# Mindfulness vs OnceKit

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindfulness | OnceKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-guided-meditation/id572966485/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **98** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hector Rodriguez Fornies](https://appshunter.io/developer/480768661) | [ZAADN INFORMATION CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774871311) |

## 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


### OnceKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oncekit/id6774871309)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnceKit Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| OnceKit Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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