Comparison

OptimalWork vs Monk Mindset

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OptimalWork

This app helps you overcome procrastination, anxiety, and distraction by applying a new psychology of growth to your daily work. Achieve new heights of productivity, focus, and skill by approaching challenges as opportunities for profound development.

Highlights
  • Psychology of growth approach
  • Overcome procrastination
  • Reduce anxiety and distraction
  • Enhance productivity and focus
  • Skill development
  • Daily work application
Features
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The OptimalWork App is based on a revolutionary new psychology of growth. We'll teach you how to approach every challenge you face as a moment of profound growth. Not only that, you can apply everything in your daily work to overcome procrastination, anxiety, and distraction and achieve new heights of productivity, focus, and skill. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Monk Mindset

Learn to optimize your time and find peace through ancient monastic practices. Design your schedule, block distractions, and access guided content from real monks and nuns for personal growth.

Highlights
  • Guided Challenges and video library
  • Monk-inspired scheduling
  • Progress tracking
  • App blocking for distraction elimination
  • Live sessions with monks & nuns (yearly plan)
Features
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INTRODUCING MONK MINDSET Everyone has 24 hours in a day; you get to choose how to spend yours. For 1,700 years, monks have optimized their time by prioritizing the right activities at the right time with the right mindset. Do you? Download the Monk Mindset app for targeted and sustainable growth. Design your schedule, block unwanted distractions, and learn ancient practices from real monks and nuns. Leave chaos. Find peace and productivity. KEY FEATURES *Content - learn how to live a Monk Mindset through guided Challenges and an expansive video library *Scheduling - build your schedule like a monk, even outside of a monastery *Accountability - check in to see your progress across 4 key areas *App Blocking - choose apps to block throughout your day to eliminate distractions and lock in to the present moment All features and access requires purchasing a paid yearly or monthly plan. A 7-day free trial is included at the beginning of each plan. See Subscription Pricing and Terms below for more information. “Monk Mindset takes the classical teachings and unites them with intentional steps, turning your mundane habitual lifestyle into an extraordinary life." – Tara, Monk Mindset member Download now and start experiencing the power of the Monk Mindset. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Monk Mindset offers two auto-renewing subscription options that each include a 7-day free trial: * $69.99 per year, which includes exclusive access to live sessions with monks & nuns * $11.99 per month (includes access to everything except live sessions) These prices are for United States customers. Your Monk Mindset subscription will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can go to your Apple account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Terms of Service: https://www.monkmindset.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.monkmindset.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

OptimalWork4 screens
Monk Mindset4 screens

Verdict

The call

OptimalWork and Monk Mindset both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of OptimalWork's written reviews are positive against 87% of Monk Mindset's. OptimalWork also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Monk Mindset's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. OptimalWork sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $18.95 per month and Monk Mindset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for OptimalWork against 4.9 for Monk Mindset. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monk Mindset has 144 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of OptimalWork's written reviews are positive against 87% of Monk Mindset's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OptimalWork ships an update fortnightly, Monk Mindset every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OptimalWork versus Monk Mindset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptimalWorkMonk Mindset
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.9 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better86.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19144 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOptimalWorkMonk Mindset, Inc.

Customer experience

OptimalWork

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Monk Mindset

All ratings144 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

OptimalWork

Subscriptions8
  • Basic - Student Monthly$18.951 Month
  • Basic - Monthly$24.951 Month
  • Premium - Student Monthly$35.951 Month
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  • Premium - Monthly$49.951 Month
  • Basic - Student Yearly$149.991 Year
  • Basic - Yearly$199.991 Year
  • Premium - Student Yearly$274.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly$359.991 Year
2 purchases

Monk Mindset

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is OptimalWork free?
OptimalWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monk Mindset free?
Monk Mindset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OptimalWork or Monk Mindset?
Monk Mindset is rated higher. OptimalWork averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Monk Mindset averages 4.9 from 144 ratings.
Do OptimalWork or Monk Mindset have ads?
Neither OptimalWork nor Monk Mindset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OptimalWork or Monk Mindset?
OptimalWork ships an update fortnightly, and Monk Mindset every 2 weeks. Most recently, OptimalWork was updated on September 21, 2026 and Monk Mindset on September 22, 2026.

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