Keep Mindful vs Aurelius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keep Mindful
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KEEP MINDFUL is an app for configuring the Keep Mindful Ring smart ring, designed to support mindfulness, discipline, attentiveness, and personal effectiveness in everyday life. Unlike devices that track biometric data, Keep Mindful Ring helps users stay focused on chosen goals and actions through tactile signals. The core idea of the product is not data collection, but support for healthy habits, self-control, and regular reminders. With the KEEP MINDFUL app, users can configure the ring’s settings and choose the most suitable usage scenarios. The device supports vibration with different durations and intensity levels, as well as a mild electrical impulse that the user enables and adjusts independently. The primary use case is based on vibration, while the electrical impulse can be used as an additional tool. The app includes flexible settings for: - timer - duration - interval - intensity Users can choose vibration, electrical impulse, or a combination of both, create their own scenarios, and use ready-made modes. Available modes include: - Awakening - Meditation - Presentation - Relationships - Metronome - Driver - and more The KEEP MINDFUL app synchronizes with the Keep Mindful Ring via BLE and allows users to quickly configure the device for different tasks and situations. KEEP MINDFUL is suitable for work, self-organization, public speaking, meditation, musical practice, training, personal goals, and everyday habits.
Aurelius
This app helps you practice Stoicism daily through structured journaling, mental exercises, and reflection on the finiteness of time. It offers a minimalist interface designed for focus and privacy, with seamless iCloud synchronization across devices.
- Structured philosophical journaling
- Daily Stoic mental exercises
- Memento Mori reflection
- Minimalist, monochrome design
- Secure iCloud synchronization
- Complete user privacy
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"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one." — Marcus Aurelius, X.16 Aurelius is not a mood tracker or a collection of inspiring quotes. It's an uncompromising tool for daily Askesis. We bring philosophy back into practice so your efforts find their true purpose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aurelius at weekly against Keep Mindful's every 14 months. Keep Mindful's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Keep Mindful ships an update every 14 months, Aurelius weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keep Mindful | Aurelius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | VITALY Vovk | Aleksandr Abrosimov |
In-app purchases
Keep Mindful
No in-app purchases
Aurelius
No in-app purchases
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