Comparison

Mindfulness vs Centre for Mindfulness Studies

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

Head to head
About

Mindfulness

Discover calm with guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mood journaling. Build a consistent mindfulness practice to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance emotional well-being. Suitable for all experience levels.

Highlights
  • 100+ guided meditation sessions
  • Breathing techniques and courses
  • Mood journaling with insights
  • Sleep programs and ambient sounds
  • Practice insights and streaks
  • Silent meditation timer
Features
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Find calm in just 5 minutes. Over 100 guided meditation sessions, breathing techniques, mood journaling, and sleep programs — everything you need to build a lasting mindfulness practice. Whether you're a beginner or experienced meditator, Mindfulness gives you the tools to reduce stress, sleep better, and understand your emotional patterns — at your own pace. GUIDED SESSIONS 100+ voice-guided meditation sessions across 12 topics: • Sleep — Guided body scans, evening wind-downs, and deep relaxation (10–50 min) • Anxiety — Calm racing thoughts and find your center • Stress — Quick decompression and deep stress-relief practices • Morning — Energizing routines to start your day with intention • Self-Compassion — Cultivate kindness toward yourself • Focus — Sharpen concentration and cut through mental fog • Social Anxiety — Build confidence and ease in social situations • Gratitude — Guided appreciation practices for a positive outlook • Awareness — Deepen present-moment observation • Navigating Change — Find stability during life transitions • Imposter Syndrome — Recognize your worth and overcome self-doubt • Anger & Emotions — Cool down, set boundaries, and master your reactions Each topic includes standalone sessions and multi-day programs. MEDITATION COLLECTIONS Audio-guided meditations for every need: • Mindfulness and deep relaxation • Sleep and rest • Self-esteem and confidence • Walking meditation • Mindful eating • Pain relief and body relaxation • Stop smoking From 2 to 50 minutes, beginner to advanced. MOOD JOURNAL Track how you feel before and after each meditation. Choose from 40 emotions, add tags, discover patterns, and get Apple Intelligence insights. The app suggests the right session or technique for your emotional state. Syncs across devices with iCloud. BREATHING TECHNIQUES 60+ courses and lessons teaching meditation skills: • Breathing, body scan, visualization, focus • Courage and change — anxiety, grief, forgiveness • Wisdom — non-dual awareness, contemplative inquiry • Daily life — procrastination, decision-making Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. AMBIENT SOUNDS Layer rain, ocean, forest, river, fire, or white noise into any session. PRACTICE INSIGHTS Charts and statistics for streaks, practice time, and consistency. TIMER MODE Silent meditation timer with customizable bells. DAILY TIPS A fresh mindfulness tip every day. MORE FEATURES • Apple Health integration • Personalized reminders and mood-based recommendations • 10 languages supported • Beautiful, distraction-free design WHY MEDITATE? Scientific research shows regular meditation leads to: • Reduced stress and anxiety • Improved focus and concentration • Better sleep quality • Greater emotional well-being "Meditating daily for 8 weeks creates significant changes in brain areas associated with memory, well-being and stress." — Sara Lazar, Massachusetts General Hospital Start your journey today — just 5 minutes is all it takes. --- Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://www.zmeditations.com/privacy.html

About

Centre for Mindfulness Studies

This app offers a variety of guided meditations and programs rooted in evidence-based mindfulness practices. It aims to enhance mental health and well-being by providing tools for stress reduction and inner peace. The content is suitable for individuals, corporations, and healthcare providers.

Highlights
  • Diverse range of meditations
  • MBCT, MBSR, MMAU, MSC programs
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Enhance mental health
  • Reduce life stresses
  • User-friendly programs
Features
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Welcome to our meditation app, your personal gateway to mindfulness. Explore a diverse range of meditations sourced from our MBCT, MBSR, MMAU, and MSC programs, as well as exclusive content to help assist you on your personal mindful journey. Each program is backed by evidence-based practices, proven to enhance mental health and well-being. Rooted in healthcare, our approach to mindfulness is designed to nurture your inner peace and connection to the world around you. Established in 2011 in downtown Toronto, the Centre for Mindfulness Studies is a leading provider of mindfulness education in Canada. With user-friendly programs catered to individuals, corporations, healthcare providers, and social service professionals, our app is your companion on the journey to mindfulness. Join us as we embrace a path of simplicity and mindfulness together. We welcome all to use our app to help reduce life's stresses and enhance your well-being :)

Screenshots

Mindfulness4 screens
Centre for Mindfulness Studies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mindfulness at 47% against Centre for Mindfulness Studies's 0%. Mindfulness also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (98 vs 2). Centre for Mindfulness Studies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. Mindfulness sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Centre for Mindfulness Studies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mindfulness holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindfulness has 98 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Mindfulness's written reviews are positive against 0% of Centre for Mindfulness Studies's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, Centre for Mindfulness Studies weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mindfulness versus Centre for Mindfulness Studies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulnessCentre for Mindfulness Studies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHector Rodriguez ForniesThe Young Astronauts Inc.

Customer experience

Mindfulness

All ratings98 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative45.3%

Centre for Mindfulness Studies

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Mindfulness

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Meditations cut off or don't play fully
  • Purchased content not accessible
  • App gets stuck in 'optimizing' or 'updating' state
  • In-app purchase issues (cannot buy, charged multiple times)
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  • Language settings not working correctly
  • Timer not working properly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to choose voiceover or reinstate previous voices
  • Add background music or ambient sounds
  • More variety in meditation content, less repetition
  • Tutorial or clearer guidance for new users
  • Integration with Apple Health or other health apps
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  • Apple Watch app support
  • Option to select meditation time more precisely
  • More free meditation sessions
  • Option to change app language independently of phone settings
  • Ability to delete purchase history

Centre for Mindfulness Studies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mindfulness

Subscriptions3
  • Full Access - Monthly$3.491 Month
  • Full Access Annual$6.991 Year
  • Weekly (3 day Trial) - All Content3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time7
  • 10 minutes$0.99
  • 15 minutes$0.99
  • 20 minutes$0.99
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  • 30 minutes$1.99
  • 40 minutes$1.99
  • Mindfulness Meditation Guides$4.99
  • All the collections$8.99
None

Centre for Mindfulness Studies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mindfulness free?
Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Centre for Mindfulness Studies free?
Centre for Mindfulness Studies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mindfulness or Centre for Mindfulness Studies?
Mindfulness is rated higher. Mindfulness averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Centre for Mindfulness Studies averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mindfulness or Centre for Mindfulness Studies have ads?
Neither Mindfulness nor Centre for Mindfulness Studies shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindfulness or Centre for Mindfulness Studies?
Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and Centre for Mindfulness Studies weekly. Most recently, Mindfulness was updated on November 10, 2026 and Centre for Mindfulness Studies on November 3, 2026.

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