Comparison

BuddhaWord vs MindShift App.

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

Head to head
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 App.

This app is designed for individuals with ADHD and neurodiverse minds, offering tools for focus, mood tracking, and community connection. It provides guided sessions, affirmations, and progress tracking to support mental well-being and personal growth.

Highlights
  • ADHD-specific productivity tools
  • Affirmation Studio for positive thinking
  • 30-minute distraction-free focus sessions
  • Progress tracking for mood, journals, and streaks
  • Focus mode with task filtering
  • Wearable device integration for wellness check-ins
Features
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MindShift App Core Features Productivity tool for ADHD Purpose-built for the ADHD community, this digital ADHD planner app gets how your brain works; every feature is designed for neurodiverse minds. Connect with your people by enabling ADHD community mode at your own pace, and in your own time. Affirmation Studio Rewire how you think, counterbalance the noise of self-doubt and train your brain to see the bright side in every situation. MindShift 30 A distraction-free 30-minute focus session that's designed to help you get out of your head and enter a state of deep focus or meditation. You get to choose where you want to channel your momentum into: money and motivation or insights and inspiration. Progress Tracker This health tracking app gives you a complete at-a-glance view of everything that matters: affirmations, moods, journals, streaks, challenges, and MindCoin history tracked weekly and monthly. Focus Mode and Task Bubbles With focus mode, take control of your time, build task lists that filter out what doesn't matter, and work inside a space that's built to eliminate distraction. Faith Module If you have been feeling lonely, disconnected, or adrift, rediscover your faith with MindShift's daily devotions and connect with a supportive faith community. Coaching Corner One of the best meditation and mindfulness apps that delivers expert audio sessions on resilience, sales confidence, emotional intelligence, goal-setting, and leadership. Wearable Integration MindShift, a mental health app that syncs seamlessly with your wearable. This smartwatch wellness app delivers mood logs, focus timer updates, and real-time wellness check-ins, right on your wrist. Notifications and Reminders Get daily notifications and reminders for affirmations, challenges, focus sessions, and journaling, to stay consistent. Who is MindShift Designed For? - Adults with ADHD and Neurodiverse Minds - Busy Professionals - Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs - People Experiencing Anxiety and Burnout - Faith Seekers - Students and Young Adults - Managers and Team Leads - Wellness Enthusiasts Begin your journey of profound transformation One day, one decision, one moment at a time with MindShift. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuddhaWord4 screens
MindShift App.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BuddhaWord at Free against MindShift App.'s $2.99. BuddhaWord also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

BuddhaWord is free to download; MindShift App. costs $2.99 up front. BuddhaWord sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and MindShift App. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
BuddhaWord versus MindShift App.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddhaWordMindShift App.
PriceFree โ€” better$2.99
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.4 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size35 MB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAndrew OlendzkiThi Hellyer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BuddhaWord

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Plan$60.001 Year
2 purchases

MindShift App.

Subscriptions2
  • Mindshift Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mindshift Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is BuddhaWord free?
BuddhaWord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindShift App. free?
MindShift App. costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do BuddhaWord or MindShift App. have ads?
Neither BuddhaWord nor MindShift App. shows ads.

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