Comparison

The Mindfulness App vs Brain Vital

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Mindfulness App

Access over 500 guided meditations, sleep stories, and courses from global experts. Customize silent or guided sessions with various background sounds and durations. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • 500+ guided meditations and courses
  • Sleep stories for relaxation
  • Customizable silent or guided sessions
  • Multiple background sounds
  • Personalized user statistics
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
Features
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With over 500 guided meditations, sleep stories and courses from experts around the world, we have options for every mood, time of the day and for everyone from beginners to experienced. • Guided meditations and courses of different topics in over 10 different languages. • Sleep Stories for a gentle closing of the day. • Reminders to help you remember to meditate. • Daily Notices to keep you mindful throughout the day. • Personalized user statistics. • The Mindfulness App saves your meditation sessions to your Apple Health App. • Apple Watch Integration. If you find that you enjoy a silent meditation, or simply want to include a personalized meditation into your practice, you can pick and choose between: • 3-99 minute meditations. • Option of silent or guided. • Inclusion of bells and a guided introduction. • Different background sounds such as forest, rain, waves and more. • Possibility to save your favorites for quick access. As a new user, you have the option to take advantage of our Free Trial that allows you to test the app and access all premium content for a full seven days. Included in our Premium Subscription: • Unlimited access to all meditations and courses in over 20 different topics. • Make meditations and course sessions available offline. • Regularly updated content allows you to discover new favorite meditations and teachers. For those that wish to have access to our premium version, we offer auto-renewable subscription: • $79.99 per year These prices are for US customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. We’re here to help you find what meets your needs and make meditation work for your daily life to improve your inner well-being. We want to be a part of your mindfulness journey, making it possible to meditate wherever you may be! Read the terms and conditions here: https://themindfulnessapp.com/terms-of-service Read the privacy policy here: https://themindfulnessapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Brain Vital

Features
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Brain Vitals — Your Personal Brain Health Companion Understand, track, and improve your brain health with Brain Vitals. Take a quick, science-inspired assessment to discover your Brain Vital Score, build healthier daily habits, and keep your mind sharp with fun brain training games — all in a beautiful, ad-free app that works completely offline. YOUR BRAIN VITAL SCORE Answer 12 research-backed questions across 6 key areas — Sleep, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Stress, Social Connection, and Cognitive Training — and get your personalized Brain Vital Score on a 24-point scale. View detailed category breakdowns with tailored recommendations to improve each area. DAILY ACTIVITIES Receive 3 fresh daily activities from a library of 80+ brain-boosting tasks spanning 5 categories: • Physical: Brisk walks, yoga, tai chi, stretches, and more • Cognitive: Puzzles, reading, mental math, word games, and memory exercises • Social: Connect with friends, share meals, express gratitude • Mindfulness: Meditation, breathing exercises, gratitude practice, nature time • Nutrition: Hydration goals, brain-friendly foods, mindful eating Track your streaks and completion stats to stay motivated. 15 BRAIN TRAINING GAMES Challenge your mind with a diverse collection of games designed to exercise different cognitive skills: • Quick Math Burst — Speed arithmetic • Word Chain — Vocabulary and quick thinking • Number Recall — Short-term memory • Letter Hunt — Visual attention and focus • Time Estimation — Internal clock awareness • Category Recall — Semantic memory • Alphabet Reverse — Working memory • Word Unscramble — Language processing • Memory Pairs — Pattern recognition • Bubble Wrap — Stress relief and reaction time • Shape Count — Visual processing • Sudoku — Logic and reasoning • Tower of Hanoi — Strategic planning • Peg Solitaire — Problem solving • Recall Challenge — Long-term memory DAILY ROUTINES • Start Your Day: A guided 5-step morning routine with light exposure, hydration, movement, day planning, and mental priming • Wind Down: A calming 3-minute guided breathing exercise with soothing audio to help you relax before sleep PRIVACY FIRST • Works 100% offline — no internet required • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts, no tracking, no data collection COMPLETELY FREE & AD-FREE Brain Vitals is free to use with no ads. Optional tip jar available to support continued development. Download Brain Vitals today and take the first step toward better brain health.

Screenshots

The Mindfulness App4 screens
Brain Vital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The Mindfulness App at 4 against Brain Vital's 1. The Mindfulness App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Mindfulness App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Brain Vital sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Mindfulness App versus Brain Vital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Mindfulness AppBrain Vital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReflective Technologies ApSPallavi Hogarehalli Chandrappa

In-app purchases

9 purchases

The Mindfulness App

Subscriptions9
  • Stress Relief with Mindfulness$2.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium Library7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • 1 Year Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Annual Membership1 Year trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Brain Vital

One-time3
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Support developer$2.99
  • Super supporter$9.99

Questions

Is The Mindfulness App free?
The Mindfulness App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Vital free?
Brain Vital is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Mindfulness App or Brain Vital have ads?
Neither The Mindfulness App nor Brain Vital shows ads.

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