Comparison

Begin vs Anger Note

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

Head to head
About

Begin

This app acts as a personal mindfulness coach, offering tailored exercises based on your mood. It provides tools for relaxation, stress relief, better sleep, and emotional balance for individuals and families, including pets.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness Assistant
  • Mood Journal & Dashboard
  • Guided Meditations
  • Breathing & Grounding exercises
  • Sleepcasts
  • Soundscapes for Pets
  • Offline Access
Features
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Begin is more than a wellness app, it’s your mindfulness coach. Check in with how you feel, get thoughtful words of advice, and receive exercise recommendations tailored to your mood and state of mind. Whether you want to relax, reset, or recharge, Begin meets you where you are. Designed for modern families, busy parents, little ones, anxious pets, and anyone craving calm in a hectic world. Backed by science, designed by parents and educators, and created with love for both humans and animals. FEATURES → Mindfulness Assistant – Like a coach in your pocket: share how you feel, get supportive insights, and discover the best exercises for your current mood. → Mood Journal & Dashboard – Write about your feelings, reflect on your state of mind, and track your evolution over time with an easy-to-read dashboard. → Guided Meditations – Short, effective sessions for stress relief, better sleep, improved focus, and emotional balance. → Breathing & Grounding – Quick techniques you can do in under a minute to calm kids, ease pet anxiety, or center yourself before high-pressure moments. → Bedtime & Sleepcasts – Soothing stories and wind-downs for kids and adults that make bedtime easier and sleep deeper. → Soundscapes for Pets (and Humans) – Calming audio tracks to ease anxiety during fireworks, storms, or alone time—loved by humans, too. → Moodscapes – Curated playlists to match your mood: calm, focused, energized, or sleepy. → Offline Access – Take mindfulness with you anywhere—no Internet required. → Inclusive & Adaptive Design – From beginners to experienced meditators, Begin adapts to your needs with simple navigation and content for all ages. ALSO FEATURING ・Personalized daily suggestions ・Clean, intuitive interface (no overwhelm) ・Progress tracking with mindful minutes & emotional insights ・Family-friendly design ・Dedicated pet section with curated calming playlists WHY BEGIN? We built Begin to make mindfulness practical, personal, and stress-free. Instead of overwhelming you with endless content or spiritual jargon, Begin feels like a supportive coach—helping you reset in the moments you need it most. Mindfulness that fits real life. For everyone in the family. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Begin offers a free trial so you can explore all content. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://beginmindfulness.com/privacy.policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start where you are. Begin today.

About

Anger Note

Understand and manage your anger with this tool. Log anger incidents to identify emotional patterns and gain self-awareness. Transform frustration into personal growth with AI insights and reflection tools.

Highlights
  • Intuitive anger logging
  • Instant anger type detection
  • AI-powered analysis
  • Weekly reflection tools
  • Private, offline storage
Features
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Learn to understand and manage your anger with Anger Note. Easily capture moments of anger and uncover your emotional patterns. Anger Note empowers you to become more self-aware and emotionally resilient through simple logging, AI-driven insights, and weekly reflections. Transform frustration into personal growth—one note at a time. Key Features: • Fast and intuitive anger logging • Instant anger type detection • Personalized AI-powered analysis and feedback • Weekly reflection tools to monitor your emotional journey • Private, offline storage using Core Data—your data stays on your device Start your emotional wellness journey today. Record. Reflect. Grow. Disclaimer: This app is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding your mental health or medical condition.

Screenshots

Begin4 screens
Anger Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Begin at 4.5 against Anger Note's 1.0. Begin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). Anger Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price 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. Begin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Anger Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Begin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Begin has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Begin's written reviews are positive against 0% of Anger Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Begin ships an update every 6 days, Anger Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Begin versus Anger Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeginAnger Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagikbee, Lda.TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO

Customer experience

Begin

All ratings55 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Anger Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Begin

Subscriptions3
  • Begin Mindfulness Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Begin Mindfulness Promo$24.991 Year
  • Begin Mindfulness Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Begin - Lifetime Membership$79.99
None

Anger Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Begin free?
Begin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anger Note free?
Anger Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Begin or Anger Note?
Begin is rated higher. Begin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Anger Note averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Begin or Anger Note have ads?
Anger Note shows ads; Begin does not.
Which is updated more often, Begin or Anger Note?
Begin ships an update every 6 days, and Anger Note fortnightly. Most recently, Begin was updated on October 28, 2026 and Anger Note on October 27, 2026.

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