Mindfulness vs Mindful Wellbeing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mindfulness
This app simplifies mindfulness practices, drawing from Western psychology and Eastern traditions. It offers guided meditations designed to improve mood, concentration, creativity, and stress management. Learn to get out of your mind and into your life with science-backed techniques.
- Guided mindfulness tracks
- Stress reduction techniques
- Improved mood and concentration
- Increased creativity
- Emotion management
- Western psychology integration
- Eastern mindfulness practices
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This app is about getting OUT of your mind and INTO your life! This is about making mindfulness simple... Did you know that science shows that practising mindfulness can have a powerful effect on - improving mood, - better concentration, - increased creativity, - reducing stress, - and even how we manage our emotions? You might learn more than you expected within this app. Why? Because it draws on both Western psychology as well as Eastern mindfulness practices. Many people find stress relief in learning how to practice this. Mindfulness: The Art of Being Human also has a complete set of guided mindfulness tracks to listen to. These meditations are suitable for all. Whether you’re a beginner or someone had some experience to meditation already. This mindfulness app was researched and written by Reuben Lowe, founder of Mindful Creation and co-founder of a charity called ACT on it, a mindfulness therapist and clinical practitioner specialising in contextual psychology.
Mindful Wellbeing
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Introducing Mindful Wellbeing, the mindfulness practice tool crafted by Mindfulness Programs Australasia (MPA). Designed specifically for MPA students, this app will be an essential companion to support your training and ongoing mindfulness practice. Key Features: Access a wide variety of mindfulness practice tracks, including relaxation, body scans, specific sitting practices and movement guidance, as well as short tracks to shift into wellbeing. Listen to high-quality audio tracks recorded by experienced mindfulness instructors and mental health clinicians. Download tracks to listen to offline. A modern, minimal, and user-friendly interface that allows you to focus on your mindfulness practice without distractions. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the foundations of mindfulness, an experienced practitioner seeking to deepen your practice, or someone looking for ways to feel calmer and shift into more positive mood states, Mindful Wellbeing is the perfect support. *Note: This app is specifically designed for students enrolled in MPA courses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindfulness at every 2 months against Mindful Wellbeing's every 5 months. Mindfulness also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mindfulness ships an update every 2 months, Mindful Wellbeing every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mindfulness | Mindful Wellbeing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 419 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Reuben Lowe | Chloe Lamplugh |
Bugs and requests
Mindfulness
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lock screen prevents app from functioning properly
- App doesn't run in background after screen turns off
- Audio playback stops when device is locked
- Settings must be manually adjusted each time for lock screen issue
Requested features
8 requests- Restore original meditations from previous version
- Add 3-minute meditation sessions
- History/tracking feature for completed sessions
- Calendar function to log meditation practice
- Longer guided sessions (30+ minutes)
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- Audio training for users who struggle with reading
- Dark mode option
- Option to choose between old and new content
Mindful Wellbeing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mindfulness
No in-app purchases
Mindful Wellbeing
No in-app purchases









