# Remindfulness vs Happier

Remindfulness and Happier both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Remindfulness's written reviews are positive against 22% of Happier's. Happier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remindfulness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Happier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happier holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Remindfulness's written reviews are positive against 22% of Happier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Remindfulness ships an update every 12 months, Happier every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remindfulness | Happier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remindfulness/id588697678/reviews) | **[3.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 22.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naomi Janzen](https://appshunter.io/developer/588697681) | [Keyboard, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450028864) |

## What reviewers say

### Remindfulness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remindfulness/id588697678)

This app helps integrate mindfulness into your daily routine with customizable practice reminders. Choose from over 100 prompts and unique alert sounds, or create your own. Schedule reminders at set intervals or opt for random delivery to foster a consistent mindfulness practice.

**Highlights:** Over 100 practice reminders, Customizable reminder timing (random or scheduled), Choice of alert sounds or custom tones, Create custom reminders, Share reminders with others, Auto suspend and resume functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Happier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happier/id1555961966)

Discover personalized tools and daily guidance to cultivate a happier life. This app helps you identify what brings you joy and build sustainable habits through flexible tracking methods and fun challenges. It adapts to your unique personality and goals for lasting self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Daily content and reflection prompts, Flexible habit tracking methods, Personalized recommendations based on personality, Fun, quick challenges, 7-day habit Jump-Starts, Self-improvement and personal growth focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎡 Fun spinning wheel feature for 5-minute challenges
- 📱 Beautiful and intuitive design
- ✍️ Multiple tracking methods (photos, journals, numbers)
- 💡 Personalized content based on Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies
- 🎯 Effective habit tracking and accountability tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($7.99-$10/month or $80-$100/year)
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication problems
- ❌ Cannot edit or backdate entries after creation
- 🚫 Limited free version (only 1 active aim allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and prevents app access
- App stuck on subscription page in endless loop
- Password validation rejects valid passwords
- App crashes repeatedly on launch
- Daily quote doesn't update to new day

**Requested features**

- Ability to backdate or edit entries for past days
- Calendar view to see progress over time
- Support for multiple tracking methods simultaneously (journal AND photo)
- Ability to edit aims after creation
- More flexible aim scheduling (specific times, days of week)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remindfulness free?

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

### Is Happier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remindfulness or Happier?

Happier is rated higher. Remindfulness averages 3.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Happier averages 3.9 from 57 ratings.

### Do Remindfulness or Happier have ads?

Remindfulness shows ads; Happier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remindfulness or Happier?

Remindfulness ships an update every 12 months, and Happier every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remindfulness was updated on August 13, 2026 and Happier on September 14, 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.*
