# Thanks Mom! vs HiveMinded

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thanks Mom! at none against HiveMinded's 8. HiveMinded's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiveMinded sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Thanks Mom! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thanks Mom! against 5.0 for HiveMinded. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Thanks Mom! ships an update every 3 months, HiveMinded monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thanks Mom! | HiveMinded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanks-mom/id6544810080/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiveminded/id6764883804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Manev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576742601) | [Blue Cimarron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872725087) |

## What reviewers say

### Thanks Mom!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanks-mom/id6544810080)

This app provides daily nurturing messages and guidance based on psychotherapeutic approaches like Reparenting and Compassion-focused therapy. It aims to help users heal past emotional wounds and foster self-compassion through customized, timely support.

**Highlights:** Daily nurturing messages, Reparenting therapy techniques, Compassion-focused therapy (CFT), Customizable message themes, Personalized message delivery times, Emotional well-being transformation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HiveMinded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiveminded/id6764883804)

This app centralizes family organization, managing schedules, chores, meals, and communication in one place. It offers features like shared calendars, chore tracking with rewards, AI meal planning, and grocery lists, designed for all family members.

**Highlights:** Shared family calendar with conflict flagging, Chore assignment with points and rewards system, AI-powered weekly meal planner, Smart grocery list with AI photo recognition, Private family messaging and photo sharing, Individual kid profiles for tasks and schedules

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiveMinded Family Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| HiveMinded Family Yearly | $39.00 | per year |
| Starter Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thanks Mom! free?

Thanks Mom! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HiveMinded free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thanks Mom! or HiveMinded?

Thanks Mom! and HiveMinded are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Thanks Mom! or HiveMinded have ads?

Neither Thanks Mom! nor HiveMinded shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thanks Mom! or HiveMinded?

Thanks Mom! ships an update every 3 months, and HiveMinded monthly. Most recently, Thanks Mom! was updated on October 30, 2026 and HiveMinded on October 31, 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.*