Comparison

Oxford Mindfulness vs Path Search

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

Head to head
About

Oxford Mindfulness

Develop and maintain a mindfulness practice with a wide range of guided sessions and introductory courses. Access resources and research from leading institutions. Live daily sessions are available for ongoing support.

Highlights
  • Guided mindfulness practices
  • Live daily mindfulness sessions
  • Self-paced introductory courses
  • Access to research and information
  • Content developed by Oxford University
Features
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The Oxford Mindfulness app is designed for adults, helping to develop and maintain a mindfulness practice for personal well-being. Through the app you can; access mindfulness via a large range of practices and join live daily mindfulness sessions, complete self-paced introductory courses and access resources including up-to-date information and research from the field. The app offers content which has been jointly developed by the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation and the University of Oxford, UK and is offered by assessed teachers who have trained to teach research-based mindfulness programmes Sponsorship for the app has been offered by The Visual Snow Initiative (VSI), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for individuals affected by Visual Snow Syndrome.

About

Path Search

Features
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Path Search is a reflective search tool designed to help you turn life’s questions into clarity. Using the Mountain Framework — grounded in Existential Analysis — the app guides you through anxiety, feeling lost, relationships, purpose, and difficult decisions with structured, thoughtful activities. Instead of quick fixes or surface-level advice, Meaningful Paths helps you explore your thoughts, values, and direction in a deeper, more grounded way. Search what you’re experiencing, discover guided reflections, and navigate life with greater awareness, steadiness, and meaning.

Screenshots

Oxford Mindfulness3 screens
Path Search2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Path Search at none against Oxford Mindfulness's 10. Oxford Mindfulness's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Oxford Mindfulness sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Path Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oxford Mindfulness ships an update every 11 days, Path Search every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Oxford Mindfulness versus Path Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOxford MindfulnessPath Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThe Oxford Mindfulness FoundationMeaningful Paths Ltd

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Oxford Mindfulness

Subscriptions4
  • Mindfulness Practices7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Materials for courses (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Materials for training courses$49.991 Year
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  • Mindfulness Practices (1 Year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Self Paced Mindfulness Course2 variants$24.99
  • Materials for Courses2 variants$29.99
  • Materials for Training Courses2 variants$49.99
None

Path Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oxford Mindfulness free?
Oxford Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Path Search free?
Path Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oxford Mindfulness or Path Search have ads?
Neither Oxford Mindfulness nor Path Search shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oxford Mindfulness or Path Search?
Oxford Mindfulness ships an update every 11 days, and Path Search every 4 months. Most recently, Oxford Mindfulness was updated on October 9, 2026 and Path Search on October 15, 2026.

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