# CanMindful vs Bears Affirmations

The clearest difference is rating: Bears Affirmations at 4.9 against CanMindful's 4.4. Bears Affirmations also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CanMindful sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bears Affirmations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bears Affirmations holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bears Affirmations has 202 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of CanMindful's written reviews are positive against 92% of Bears Affirmations's.

CanMindful ships an update every 3 weeks, Bears Affirmations daily. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CanMindful | Bears Affirmations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canmindful-visual-meditation/id6443902925/reviews) | **[4.9 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-affirmations/id6448928722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388215616) | [Isuru Wanasinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536711522) |

## What reviewers say

### CanMindful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canmindful-visual-meditation/id6443902925)

This app offers guided mindful breathing exercises and soothing sounds to help reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance focus. It features simple, visual sessions and a mood journal to track patterns, making daily self-care accessible for beginners.

**Highlights:** Guided mindful breathing sessions, Breathwork rhythms, White noise and gentle sounds, Mood check-in and journal, Short sessions for breaks, Visual guidance for focus

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CanMindful Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| CanMindful Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime CanMindful Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Bears Affirmations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bears-affirmations/id6448928722)

Engage with over 70 hand-drawn puzzles designed to inspire happiness and personal growth. Explore themes like love, self-care, healing, and positivity through interactive challenges.

**Highlights:** 70+ hand-drawn puzzles, Themes of love and self-love, Puzzles on healing and positivity, Explores creativity and identity, Life and work navigation guidance

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bears Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Adorable and cute artwork
- 😌 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🧠 Good for brain training
- ✨ Motivational and inspiring messages
- 🧸 Characters are endearing (bears)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Limited free puzzles before payment
- 🤔 Affirmations can sometimes sound funny
- 🧩 Puzzles can be too simple for some
- ⚪ Some puzzles have too many white tiles making it tricky
- ❓ Lack of fine details in puzzles (backgrounds, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Last puzzle doesn't load
- Developers did not respond to contact

**Requested features**

- More affirmations needed
- Ability to turn off affirmations
- Ability to add own affirmations
- More complicated puzzles
- More fine details in art (backgrounds, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CanMindful free?

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

### Is Bears Affirmations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CanMindful or Bears Affirmations?

Bears Affirmations is rated higher. CanMindful averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Bears Affirmations averages 4.9 from 202 ratings.

### Do CanMindful or Bears Affirmations have ads?

Neither CanMindful nor Bears Affirmations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CanMindful or Bears Affirmations?

CanMindful ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bears Affirmations daily. Most recently, CanMindful was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bears Affirmations on November 7, 2026.

---

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