# Mindfulness vs Guided Mind

Mindfulness and Guided Mind both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Guided Mind's written reviews are positive against 47% of Mindfulness's. Guided Mind also leads on ratings volume (370 vs 98) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Mindfulness's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindfulness sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Guided Mind sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mindfulness against 4.6 for Guided Mind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 370 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Mindfulness's written reviews are positive against 85% of Guided Mind's.

Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, Guided Mind every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindfulness | Guided Mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-guided-meditation/id572966485/reviews)** | [4.6 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-mind/id672076838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hector Rodriguez Fornies](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768661) | [AppSimple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/672076841) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| All Self Esteem guides | $3.99 | one-time |
| All Lose Weight guides | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mindfulness Meditation Guides | $4.99 | one-time |
| All relaxation guides | $5.99 | 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


### Guided Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-mind/id672076838)

Access a vast library of voice-guided meditations designed to help you relax and manage daily stresses. Explore numerous topics, from anxiety and sleep to motivation and body image, with options for various durations and guided by experienced creators. Enjoy offline access and a user-friendly interface for a seamless meditation experience.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step voice-guided meditations, Meditations of varying lengths (5, 15, 30+ min), Over 400 meditations across diverse topics, Download meditations for offline listening, Free meditations and nature soundscapes, Loop meditations for continuous play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Terri Cole - Self Love Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Terri Cole - Calm in the Storm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Terri Cole - Daily Energizing Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Travis Usinger - 20 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glenda Cedarleaf - Your Healing Journey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travis Usinger - 45 Minute Body Scan Mindfulness Meditation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Stress Release | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Good Night Sleep Guided Imagery | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Anxiety and Worry | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kerie Logan - Affirming to Release Anxiety and Stay Calm | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Goodbye Insomnia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Emmett Miller - Bedtime Meditation, Self-Reinforcement and Deep Sleep | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of meditations
- 💤 Helpful for sleep and relaxation
- 🎨 Beautiful and calming voices
- 🔓 Plenty of free content
- 🕰️ Wide range of meditation lengths

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid meditations
- 🔇 Low volume/audio issues
- 🔁 Repetitive meditations
- 🤖 Robotic/unnatural voices
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased meditations not downloading/playing
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Playlist/continuous playback option
- More free meditation options
- Ability to rate/review meditations
- Better customer support/communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindfulness free?

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

### Is Guided Mind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindfulness or Guided Mind?

Mindfulness is rated higher. Mindfulness averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Guided Mind averages 4.6 from 370 ratings.

### Do Mindfulness or Guided Mind have ads?

Neither Mindfulness nor Guided Mind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindfulness or Guided Mind?

Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and Guided Mind every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mindfulness was updated on October 25, 2026 and Guided Mind on October 23, 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.*