Comparison

Mindfulness vs OnceKit

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

OnceKit

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OnceKit changes the way you keep track of life. Write one note or take one photo. OnceKit organizes the details into useful records, so you do not need a different app for every part of your day. • Record multiple things at once A single sentence can capture a meal, its cost, a workout, a health reading, transportation, or another event. • Track spending and calories together Enter “Chicken rice for lunch, $12” to organize both a meal and an expense. For supported meals and food receipts, OnceKit estimates calories and nutrition while keeping amounts and items editable. • Take a photo and keep moving After you submit a photo, you can return to the Home screen or leave the app while OnceKit continues organizing the record. • Keep health and fitness records together Capture supported health readings or gym equipment, review recent averages and trends, and continue a workout logging session when appropriate. • Review your life in one place See meals, spending, health, workouts, transportation, reflections, and learning records on a shared timeline and focused overview pages. • Stay in control Review and edit organized details before relying on them. Health information is for personal tracking only and does not diagnose conditions or replace professional medical advice. OnceKit Pro offers higher recording limits, diary mode, and advanced review features. Subscriptions are managed through Apple. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.once-kit.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Mindfulness4 screens
OnceKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OnceKit at every 3 days against Mindfulness's every 3 weeks. Mindfulness's advantage is device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and OnceKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, OnceKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mindfulness versus OnceKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindfulnessOnceKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB106 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHector Rodriguez ForniesZAADN INFORMATION CO., LTD.

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

OnceKit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 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-time10
  • 10 minutes$0.99
  • 15 minutes$0.99
  • 20 minutes$0.99
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  • 30 minutes$1.99
  • 40 minutes$1.99
  • All Self Esteem guides$3.99
  • All Lose Weight guides$3.99
  • Mindfulness Meditation Guides$4.99
  • All relaxation guides$5.99
  • All the collections$8.99
2 purchases

OnceKit

Subscriptions2
  • OnceKit Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • OnceKit Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mindfulness free?
Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnceKit free?
OnceKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mindfulness or OnceKit have ads?
Neither Mindfulness nor OnceKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindfulness or OnceKit?
Mindfulness ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnceKit every 3 days. Most recently, Mindfulness was updated on October 26, 2026 and OnceKit on October 24, 2026.

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