# Calm vs Clear Minds

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calm at free with in-app purchases against Clear Minds's subscription. Calm also leads on ratings volume (2M vs 1.7K) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Clear Minds's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Clear Minds sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $12.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Calm against 4.8 for Clear Minds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm has 2M ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Calm's written reviews are positive against 62% of Clear Minds's.

Calm ships an update every 4 days, Clear Minds every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm | Clear Minds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810/reviews) | [4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-minds-hypnotherapy/id1600470480/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2M** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Calm.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/571800813) | [Pure Clear Minds LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758707444) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm/id571800810)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #49 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #137 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app offers guided meditations, sleep stories, music, and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep. It caters to all experience levels, integrating mindfulness into daily routines for enhanced mental well-being.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Sleep Stories, Breathwork exercises, Relaxing music, Stretching exercises, Mindfulness programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calm Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $16.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Calm Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💤 Helpful for sleep
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for meditation and relaxation
- 🎨 Variety of content (sleep stories, meditations, music)
- 🙏 Positive impact on mental health
- 🤗 Soothing narrators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Difficulty finding specific content
- 🔁 Repetitive sleep stories
- 🙃 Accessibility issues for disabled users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues with audio and video
- Difficulty cancelling subscription

**Requested features**

- Add repeat button for sleep stories
- Separate kids and adult content
- Allow creating custom playlists
- Improve search and navigation
- Add more diverse narrator voices


### Clear Minds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-minds-hypnotherapy/id1600470480)

Utilize award-winning hypnotherapy sessions to overcome challenges like binge eating, reduce stress, and improve mental health. Access a wide range of sessions for self-development, sleep, and physical well-being. Track your progress and sync mindfulness minutes with HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Award-winning hypnotherapy sessions, Reduce anxiety and stress, Overcome bad habits, Improve sleep quality, Support mental health, Track progress, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Offer | $12.95 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $15.95 | per month |
| Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly | $32.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Offer | $60.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $110.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $124.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for various issues
- 🚀 Effective for weight loss and alcohol reduction
- 💤 Improves sleep quality
- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing voice
- 👌 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app with login and functionality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔇 Poor audio quality
- 🤔 Repetitive content
- 🔒 Purchased content not accessible through app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Accounts being reset or not recognized
- Downloads not working offline
- Tiny text and layout issues

**Requested features**

- Option to play sessions consecutively
- Longer session durations
- More diverse content
- Ability to access purchased content through app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm free?

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

### Is Clear Minds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calm or Clear Minds?

Calm and Clear Minds are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2M and 1.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Calm or Clear Minds have ads?

Calm shows ads; Clear Minds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calm or Clear Minds?

Calm ships an update every 4 days, and Clear Minds every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calm was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clear Minds on September 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.*