# Mindfulness vs Hakuna App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindfulness | Hakuna App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-guided-meditation/id572966485/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuna-app/id1620429404/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hector Rodriguez Fornies](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768661) | [Hakuna LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620429406) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-guided-meditation/id572966485)

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:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Full Access Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Weekly (3 day Trial) - All Content | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 40 minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mindfulness Meditation Guides | $4.99 | one-time |
| All the collections | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for stress relief and relaxation
- 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase price
- 🎶 Pleasant guiding voices (for some users)
- ⏱️ Customizable meditation durations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most content is paid, limited free trial
- 🗣️ Guiding voice is often disliked (too fast, cold, robotic, annoying)
- 🔄 Voiceover changes are unpopular
- 🔁 Repetitive content, especially in longer sessions
- 🚫 Lack of advanced features or progression

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Hakuna App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hakuna-app/id1620429404)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hakuna Lite - Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hakuna Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Hakuna Lite – Annual Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual | $35.99 | per year |
| Annual | $41.99 | per year |
| Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*