# Shape vs 6th Mind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 6th Mind at none against Shape's 16. 6th Mind also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Shape's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shape sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 6th Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.

6th Mind holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape has 1.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Shape's written reviews are positive against 83% of 6th Mind's.

Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, 6th Mind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shape | 6th Mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lucid-dreaming/id1577026266/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6th-mind/id6746035471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Timeless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183067513) | [Sixth Technology EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814789030) |

## What reviewers say

### Shape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-lucid-dreaming/id1577026266)

Learn the art of lucid dreaming with expert guidance and tools. Track sleep cycles, set reminders, and journal your dreams to awaken within your dreamworld and explore its possibilities.

**Highlights:** Lucid dreaming guides, Am-I-Dreaming reminders, Sleep cycle tracking, Dream journal, Peak dreamtime insights, Articles and learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shape Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shape Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Shape | $19.99 | per month |
| Shape | $29.99 | per month |
| Shape Gift | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $39.99 | per year |
| Shape | $49.99 | per year |
| Shape | $59.99 | per year |
| Shape | $69.99 | per year |
| Shape | $79.99 | per year |
| Shape | $79.99 | per year |
| Shape | $99.99 | per year |
| Shape | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for improving dream recall
- 💡 Guided meditations and exercises
- 👍 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 🚀 Effective for achieving lucid dreams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Lack of ability to export dream journal
- 🐛 Inconsistent dream streak tracking
- 💰 Too many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Dream journal entries sometimes get lost or overwritten
- App crashes when connecting to Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add option to upload images/drawings to dream journal
- Implement a lifetime purchase option
- Allow users to edit dream signs and tags
- Improve integration with Apple Watch for sleep tracking


### 6th Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/6th-mind/id6746035471)

This app offers Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) therapy to help manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and burnout. It uses light and sound patterns based on clinical data to promote brain activity balance. Users can follow personalized protocols or choose flexible sessions for relief and relaxation.

**Highlights:** Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) therapy, Clinically-based approach, Personalized therapy protocols, Flexible session options, Combines light and sound, Privacy-first data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shape free?

Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 6th Mind free?

6th Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shape or 6th Mind?

6th Mind is rated higher. Shape averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while 6th Mind averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Shape or 6th Mind have ads?

Neither Shape nor 6th Mind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shape or 6th Mind?

Shape ships an update every 3 weeks, and 6th Mind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shape was updated on October 24, 2026 and 6th Mind on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*