# #Mindful vs Same

The clearest difference is update cadence: Same at every 5 days against #Mindful's every 2 months. Same also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). #Mindful's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Mindful sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Same sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Same holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #Mindful has 14K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of #Mindful's written reviews are positive against 100% of Same's.

#Mindful ships an update every 2 months, Same every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Mindful | Same |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful/id667197203/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Godward LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464387653) | [Shawn Khodai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850547122) |

## 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


### Same

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-calorie-tracker/id6783608552)

This app helps you monitor your food intake, calories, macronutrients, weight, and fasting periods. It offers features like barcode scanning, meal logging, and progress tracking to support your fitness goals without added stress.

**Highlights:** Track calories and macros, Scan food barcodes, Log meals and snacks, Track weight, steps, and fasting, Set daily calorie goals, Estimate calories from photos, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Same Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Same Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Mindful free?

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

### Is Same free?

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

### Which has better reviews, #Mindful or Same?

Same is rated higher. #Mindful averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Same averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do #Mindful or Same have ads?

Neither #Mindful nor Same shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, #Mindful or Same?

#Mindful ships an update every 2 months, and Same every 5 days. Most recently, #Mindful was updated on October 12, 2026 and Same on October 6, 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.*