Comparison

BuddhaWord vs Mindshift Recovery

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

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About

BuddhaWord

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Welcome to BuddhaWord! Embark on a journey of mindfulness and inner peace with BuddhaWord. Our app offers a wide range of guided meditations that are rooted in the actual words and teachings of the historical Buddha. These have been newly translated from classical texts and recorded on audio files that are suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner. Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, BuddhaWord provides a seamless experience to support your mindfulness journey. There are two types of auto - renewable subscriptions in the app : Title of auto-renewing subscription, which may be the same as the in-app purchase product name : Monthly Plan / Yearly Plan * Length of subscription - 30 days / 1 year (respectively) * Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate - 6$ / 60 $ (respectively) Thank you for choosing BuddhaWord. We hope our app enriches your meditation practice and helps you find tranquility in your daily life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mindshift Recovery

This app helps users overcome various addictions and bad habits, including substances, social media, and gambling. It utilizes an evidence-based, neuroscience approach to understand and change habitual behaviors. Features include science-backed lessons, craving management tools, live support, and community connection.

Highlights
  • Science-backed lessons on addiction
  • Craving management and behavior change
  • Daily live Zoom support calls
  • Supportive online community
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Daily motivation and practical tools
Features
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Break free from alcohol & substances, food, social media, smoking, porn, gambling, and more. Mindshift Recovery's evidence-based based approach teaches you how to work with your brain rather than trying to control it - and losing. Developed by renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer, our free, clinically-proven method is both easy and effective. KEY FEATURES • Science-backed lessons on why we get addicted in the first place • Step by step process for managing cravings and changing behavior • Daily live Zoom calls to connect, learn, and get help • Supportive online community of people on similar journeys • Progress tracking and personalized insights • Daily motivation and practical tools THE MINDSHIFT METHOD Our unique three-step approach combines cutting-edge neuroscience with proven behavioral techniques to address addiction directly: 1. Map your habitual patterns and understand your mind 2. Discover what truly drives your behaviors (and reduce the shame and stigma you feel about them!) 3. Develop better alternatives that stick Recover yourself — your journey to lasting change starts here. Download now and take the first step toward a healthier, more empowered you. Developed by Mindshift Recovery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Note: This app is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.

Screenshots

BuddhaWord4 screens
Mindshift Recovery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindshift Recovery at none against BuddhaWord's 2. BuddhaWord's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. BuddhaWord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Mindshift Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BuddhaWord versus Mindshift Recovery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhaWordMindshift Recovery
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (213 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—213 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB109 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndrew OlendzkiMindshift Recovery

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BuddhaWord

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Plan$60.001 Year
None

Mindshift Recovery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuddhaWord free?
BuddhaWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindshift Recovery free?
Mindshift Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BuddhaWord or Mindshift Recovery have ads?
Neither BuddhaWord nor Mindshift Recovery shows ads.

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