Minnow vs Mindful Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minnow
This minimalist app helps you capture key tasks and insights without overwhelming you. It offers a calm space for ideas and focus, with four distinct areas for managing your thoughts and progress. Enjoy a simple, natural experience with quick access and no intrusive reminders.
- Minimalist design
- Four distinct spaces (Now, Morrow, Gone, Flow)
- Smooth gestures and haptics
- Widgets for quick access
- No deadlines or reminders
- iCloud sync
- Data export as Markdown
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Minnow: Catch the fish, forget the net. Inspired by Zhuangzi's wisdom, Minnow isn't just a minimalist todo and jot app – it's your partner for a lighter way of living. It helps you capture the essential "fish" (key tasks or insights) and gently forget the "net" (the tool itself). It’s not your typical reminder app, nor a note-hoarding vault. If you, like us: crave focus over constant pings, prefer capturing points & sparks to rigid plans, and have a mind buzzing with ideas needing a calm space... then you might just love Minnow. Four Spaces: • Now: Where today's focus resides; as is Now, flow within. • Morrow: Where future thoughts gather; no thought for the Morrow. • Gone: Where completed things rest; gone, gone, gone beyond. • Flow: Where insights and ideas land; meaning found, words fade. Effortless Experience: • Simple: Clean design, helping you focus. • Natural: Smooth gestures, delightful haptics & sound. • Widgets: Quick access to Now & Flow on the go. • No Nagging: No deadlines, no reminders. Your flow, your rules. Data & Privacy: • iCloud Sync: Safe, seamless sync across your devices. • Private: No sign-up needed. Your data is yours alone. • Export: Export your data as Markdown files anytime, keeping you in control.
Mindful Log
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Mindful Log is a simple, professional work log for capturing tasks during the workday — so nothing gets forgotten. Instead of trying to remember everything or switching between apps, you can capture tasks instantly in one line and keep working. Everything stays visible until it’s done. No lost notes. No missed follow-ups. Built for real work Mindful Log helps you: • Capture tasks the moment they happen • Keep unfinished work visible • Track decisions and follow-ups • Stay structured without extra effort • Build a clear, searchable work history Key features • Daily log organized by date • Fast note creation (no friction) • Mark tasks as done or ongoing • Full search across all notes • Clean, distraction-free interface Free and Premium The free version lets you test the app with a limited number of notes. Premium unlocks the full experience: • Unlimited notes • Full searchable history • Future planning and reminders Privacy All data stays on your device. • No account required • No tracking • No cloud dependency Mindful Log is built for professionals who take responsibility for their work and want full control over their day. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://instant-log-vault.lovable.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Minnow at every 4 days against Mindful Log's every 8 days. Mindful Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Minnow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mindful Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Minnow ships an update every 4 days, Mindful Log every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Minnow | Mindful Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 统伟 陈 | Viktor Olofsson |
In-app purchases
Minnow
- Supreme Good Like Water$1.99
- Heart of a Newborn$2.99
- Heaven and Earth Endure$3.99
Mindful Log
- Mindful Log Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
- Mindful Log Pro – Yearly$39.991 Year









