Ziyara vs Mindbrake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ziyara
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Ziyara is changing the way you use a contact book. You can organize contacts into folders, share them with friends, add messages, and create/share reminders. The app is free to use. Terms and Conditions: [https://web.ziyaraapp.com/terms-and-conditions](https://web.ziyaraapp.com/terms-and-conditions)
Mindbrake
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Mindbrake turns the urge to open social feeds into a quick challenge in math, physics, programming, art, geography, or pop culture. Before you enter an app you blocked yourself, you solve a short problem. Get it right, earn minutes. Miss it, wait for the next try. This is not parental control. It is voluntary self-monitoring for adults who want to reduce compulsive screen use and train their mind at the same time. HOW IT WORKS โข You pick which apps to block with Family Controls. โข When you try to open a blocked app a short learning challenge appears. โข Correct โ temporary unlock minutes. โข Wrong โ stay out and come back when you can focus. โข You can also spend time-bank minutes without a challenge if you earned them earlier. FOCUS MODE โข Pomodoro or total-block study sessions that keep your apps closed while you concentrate. โข Automatic breaks between blocks, plus minutes and XP as a reward when you finish. LEARN, DON'T JUST ANSWER โข Every level opens with a mini-lesson: concept, example, and tip before the challenge. โข A progressive level map with chests, subject bosses, and rewards. โข Set a daily earn limit on how many minutes you can bank to protect your time. CONTENT โข Over 2,700 questions in English and Spanish. โข Six subjects: math, physics, programming, art, geography, and pop culture. โข Four challenge types: multiple choice, true/false, numeric answer, code output. WHAT IT IS FOR โข Cutting doomscrolling without apps that only shame you. โข Earning screen time through deliberate practice, not pure willpower. โข Keeping a daily streak and seeing your real progress week by week. โข Logging manual activities (studying, reading, taking an exam) and crediting yourself honestly. PRIVACY โข Your data stays on your iPhone. We do not upload it to servers. โข The apps you choose to block are an opaque iOS token. Mindbrake never sees which apps you picked. โข No third-party trackers. No selling your information. SUBSCRIPTION Mindbrake premium is offered as an auto-renewable subscription: โข Monthly: $7.99 USD per month (or local equivalent). โข Annual: $49.99 USD per year (or local equivalent). Both include a 7-day free trial provided by Apple. The subscription renews automatically at the end of each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can manage or cancel anytime from iOS Settings โ your name โ Subscriptions. Terms: https://gaelquinta.github.io/mindbrake-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://gaelquinta.github.io/mindbrake-legal/privacy.html Questions or feedback? Email us at mindbrakeapp@gmail.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindbrake at every 4 days against Ziyara's every 3 months. Ziyara's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ziyara sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $25.00 per year and Mindbrake sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ziyara ships an update every 3 months, Mindbrake every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ziyara | Mindbrake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BURD MARKETING & DESIGN PTY LTD | Gael Quintanilla |
In-app purchases
Ziyara
- Personal Plan (Annual)1 Month trial$25.001 Year
Mindbrake
- Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year









