# Train the Mind vs Arcletic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train the Mind at none against Arcletic's 10. Train the Mind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). Arcletic's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 41 months). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcletic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Train the Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Train the Mind against 5.0 for Arcletic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train the Mind has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Train the Mind ships an update every 41 months, Arcletic every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train the Mind | Arcletic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-the-mind/id1588388286/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcletic-performance-psych/id1603854059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Train the Mind, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588388288) | [Athletic Research Center GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603854061) |

## What reviewers say

### Train the Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-the-mind/id1588388286)

This app offers mental skills training developed by elite sport psychologists and coaches. Learn techniques used by professional athletes to improve focus, confidence, resilience, and performance under pressure.

**Highlights:** Mental skills training from pro coaches, Improve focus and confidence, Build resilience under pressure, Visualize positive outcomes, Access over 400 training videos, Free trial available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcletic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcletic-performance-psych/id1603854059)

This app offers science-based audio sessions for personal and professional growth, using performance psychology and hypnotherapy to help overcome anxiety, boost confidence, and develop a growth mindset. Sessions are short, immersive, and designed for lasting results.

**Highlights:** Science-based audio sessions, Performance psychology techniques, Hypnotherapy for anxiety relief, Develop growth mindset, Boost confidence and performance, Short, immersive audio trainings, Biofeedback for progress tracking

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARC+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| IMST Goal Setting 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| IMST Inner Drive | $14.99 | one-time |
| IMST Pre-Workout | $16.99 | one-time |
| IMST Deepwork Focus | $17.99 | one-time |
| IMST Goal Setting Pro | $21.99 | one-time |
| IMST for Tough Days | $39.99 | one-time |
| IMST After Work Transition | $39.99 | one-time |
| IMST Start Work | $39.99 | one-time |
| IMST Anxiety by Marisa Peer | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train the Mind free?

Train the Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcletic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train the Mind or Arcletic?

Arcletic is rated higher. Train the Mind averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Arcletic averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Train the Mind or Arcletic have ads?

Arcletic shows ads; Train the Mind does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train the Mind or Arcletic?

Train the Mind ships an update every 41 months, and Arcletic every 8 days. Most recently, Train the Mind was updated on September 15, 2026 and Arcletic on September 18, 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.*