Comparison

Mindfulness vs Hakuna App

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

Hakuna App

This app offers guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to help you reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus. It provides quick sessions for busy schedules and longer meditations for deeper relaxation, aiming to create a sanctuary of calm on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations for stress relief
  • Mindfulness exercises
  • Sleep meditations
  • Focus-enhancing exercises
  • Quick meditations for busy schedules
Features
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In today’s fast-paced world, taking a moment to breathe and refocus can make all the difference in your day. Hakuna invites you to turn your mobile device into a sanctuary of calm and personal discovery — with just a simple tap. Guided Meditations for Every Moment Only have five minutes before your next meeting? Try our quick meditations. Whether you're looking to start the day with energy and intention, find a moment of peace before bed, or simply escape the stress of everyday life, Hakuna has something special for you. Benefits You’ll Notice: - Less Stress: Learn to manage daily stress with breathing techniques and mindfulness practices. - Improved Sleep: Enjoy meditations designed to help you unplug and get truly restorative rest. - More Focus: Cultivate concentration with exercises that sharpen your mind. Want to cultivate calm, enhance your well-being, and unlock your full potential? Download Hakuna today and begin your journey toward a more peaceful and mindful life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mindfulness4 screens
Hakuna App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mindfulness at 4.7 against Hakuna App's 4.0. Mindfulness also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 5) and device support (5 vs 1). Hakuna App's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 47%). On price, update cadence, 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. Mindfulness sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Hakuna App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mindfulness holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindfulness has 98 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Mindfulness's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hakuna App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, Hakuna App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mindfulness versus Hakuna App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulnessHakuna App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB146 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHector Rodriguez ForniesHakuna LLC

Customer experience

Mindfulness

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

Hakuna App

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Hakuna App

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
10 purchases

Hakuna App

Subscriptions10
  • Hakuna Lite - Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Hakuna Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hakuna Lite – Annual Plan$11.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$41.991 Year
  • Annual3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mindfulness free?
Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hakuna App free?
Hakuna App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mindfulness or Hakuna App?
Mindfulness is rated higher. Mindfulness averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Hakuna App averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Mindfulness or Hakuna App have ads?
Neither Mindfulness nor Hakuna App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindfulness or Hakuna App?
Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hakuna App fortnightly. Most recently, Mindfulness was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hakuna App on November 3, 2026.

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