# #Mindful · Mini vs Mindful Affirmations

The clearest difference is ratings volume: #Mindful · Mini at 14K against Mindful Affirmations's 661. #Mindful · Mini also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Mindful · Mini sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mindful Affirmations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

#Mindful · Mini holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #Mindful · Mini has 14K ratings behind it against 661, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of #Mindful · Mini's written reviews are positive against 72% of Mindful Affirmations's.

#Mindful · Mini ships an update every 2 months, Mindful Affirmations every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Mindful · Mini | Mindful Affirmations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-mini-meditations/id667197203/reviews)** | [4.6 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-affirmations/id1473019675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 661 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Godward LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464387653) | [Joan Cardona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440419863) |

## What reviewers say

### #Mindful · Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-mini-meditations/id667197203)

Receive daily uplifting messages and gentle reminders to pause, reduce anxiety, and embrace the present moment. This app offers a simple yet effective way to find calm and happiness through inspiring quotes and beautiful imagery.

**Highlights:** Daily mindfulness messages, Reminders to reduce anxiety, Uplifting quotes, Inspiring imagery, Share messages, Personalized recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #Mindful Patron | $1.99 | per month |
| #Mindful Patron | $2.99 | per month |
| #Mindful Patron | $3.99 | per month |
| Godward Patron | $4.99 | per month |
| Godward Patron | $9.99 | per month |
| Godward+ | $9.99 | per month |
| #Mindful Patron | $19.99 | per year |
| #Mindful Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| #Mindful Patron | $39.99 | per year |
| #Mindful Patron | $49.99 | per year |
| #Mindful Patron | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Wonderful app
- 🧘‍♀️ Uplifting and calming
- 💫 Positive and inspiring
- 🕊️ Promotes mindfulness
- 😊 Reminds you to smile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing or complicated interface
- 🔍 Lacking customization options
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔀 Too many repetitive or generic quotes
- 🙅‍♀️ Removal of popular features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable widgets or home screen
- More frequent content updates
- Ability to save or export favorite quotes
- Option to disable social sharing prompts
- Multilingual support


### Mindful Affirmations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful-affirmations/id1473019675)

This app offers a vast library of positive affirmations designed to help you cultivate a more positive mindset. Listen to pre-recorded affirmations or record your own for personalized reinforcement. It's a tool to combat negative thoughts and improve self-esteem and motivation.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pre-recorded affirmations, Affirmations categorized by topic, Record your own affirmations, Daily habit reminders, Background listening option

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $6.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $18.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 year subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Mindful Affirmations Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 year subscription | $36.99 | per year |
| Mindful Affirmations Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for positive mindset
- 🎨 Cute and relaxing illustrations
- 🔊 Calming narrator voice
- 🕰️ Ability to schedule affirmations
- 📚 Variety of affirmation topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔇 Audio issues with recorded affirmations
- 🧠 Affirmations not always helpful or relatable
- 🔍 Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Recorded affirmations not saving
- Widget not functioning properly
- Account creation issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and save custom affirmations
- More free affirmation content
- Option to change widget color
- Private journal feature
- More affirmation topics (e.g. trauma, eating disorders)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Mindful · Mini free?

#Mindful · Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindful Affirmations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #Mindful · Mini or Mindful Affirmations?

#Mindful · Mini is rated higher. #Mindful · Mini averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Mindful Affirmations averages 4.6 from 661 ratings.

### Do #Mindful · Mini or Mindful Affirmations have ads?

Neither #Mindful · Mini nor Mindful Affirmations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, #Mindful · Mini or Mindful Affirmations?

#Mindful · Mini ships an update every 2 months, and Mindful Affirmations every 6 weeks. Most recently, #Mindful · Mini was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mindful Affirmations on October 29, 2026.

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