# #Mindful vs Affirmations for You

The clearest difference is monetization model: Affirmations for You at free against #Mindful's free with in-app purchases. Affirmations for You also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). #Mindful's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Mindful sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Affirmations for You sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for #Mindful against 4.8 for Affirmations for You. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of #Mindful's written reviews are positive against 89% of Affirmations for You's.

#Mindful ships an update every 2 months, Affirmations for You every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Mindful | Affirmations for You |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful/id667197203/reviews) | [4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affirmations-for-you/id1585586331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Godward LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464387653) | [Appcano LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626754199) |

## What reviewers say

### #Mindful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful/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


### Affirmations for You

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/affirmations-for-you/id1585586331)

This app helps you transform your life with daily positive affirmations. It offers curated affirmations for various goals like success, money, and sleep, and allows you to create your own. Tools like widgets and alarms support a consistent practice for personal growth and mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Daily curated affirmations, Create personalized affirmations, Journal for insights, Customizable widgets, Calming alarm tones, Success and money affirmations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Affirmations | $19.99 | per year |
| Affirmations 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free app
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Customizable affirmations
- 👍 Helpful for mental health
- 👍 Positive impact on mood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (not showing full affirmation)
- 🔒 Lack of lock screen widget
- 👎 Too many notifications can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS
- Subscription issues (unable to access paid features)

**Requested features**

- Add music or calming background
- Allow adding personal images as backgrounds
- Improve notification system to show full affirmation
- Add lock screen widget option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Mindful free?

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

### Is Affirmations for You free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #Mindful or Affirmations for You?

#Mindful and Affirmations for You are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 3.1K ratings respectively.

### Do #Mindful or Affirmations for You have ads?

Neither #Mindful nor Affirmations for You shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, #Mindful or Affirmations for You?

#Mindful ships an update every 2 months, and Affirmations for You every 3 weeks. Most recently, #Mindful was updated on October 17, 2026 and Affirmations for You on October 17, 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.*