# Mindscape vs Steady Current

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mindscape at free with in-app purchases against Steady Current's subscription. Mindscape also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Steady Current's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindscape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Steady Current sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steady Current holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindscape has 112 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindscape | Steady Current |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscape-self-improvement/id6739643945/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-current/id6758177969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FireUp Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786432515) | [Beacon Quadrant Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871350056) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscape-self-improvement/id6739643945)

Receive personalized daily motivation through short stories, quotes, and audio sessions matched to your current mood. This app offers gentle guidance for self-improvement, helping you build confidence and reduce stress with quick, manageable daily check-ins.

**Highlights:** Mood-based quotes, Daily short stories, Uplifting audio sessions, Personalized challenges, Gentle self-improvement guidance, Daily check-ins

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindscape Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Mindscape Premium | $59.99 | per year |


### Steady Current

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steady-current/id6758177969)

This app provides a spiritual journaling experience to foster peace, gratitude, and awareness through daily practices. It offers guided reflection for mornings and evenings, alongside prompts for gratitude and noticing divine timing. The app encourages a consistent, gentle return to practices that promote a grounded and connected inner life.

**Highlights:** Morning prayer and intention setting, Daily gratitude journaling, Divine timing and synchronicity tracking, Evening reflection and release, Spiritual, non-denominational guidance, Personalized inner life record

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| All-Access Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindscape free?

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

### Is Steady Current free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindscape or Steady Current?

Steady Current is rated higher. Mindscape averages 4.5 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Steady Current averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Mindscape or Steady Current have ads?

Neither Mindscape nor Steady Current shows ads.

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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.*