# Mind Jar vs ActiveMind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActiveMind at none against Mind Jar's 4. Mind Jar's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mind Jar sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ActiveMind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mind Jar against 5.0 for ActiveMind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mind Jar has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mind Jar ships an update weekly, ActiveMind every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Jar | ActiveMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-jar-ai-mood-tracker/id6743328692/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activemind/id6762042918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Nesterchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802269776) | [JESUS J DOMINGUEZ ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892639952) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-jar-ai-mood-tracker/id6743328692)

This app helps you manage stress and anxiety through mood tracking, journaling, and guided wellness practices. Its AI companion offers personalized insights and helps you understand your emotions better. Build healthy habits and improve your overall wellbeing with tailored daily plans.

**Highlights:** AI mood tracking with context, AI chat for emotional exploration, Smart journaling with guided prompts, Guided breathing and meditation exercises, Visual progress tracking with achievements, Personalized daily wellness plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

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


### ActiveMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activemind/id6762042918)

This app combines mental health support with physical activity suggestions based on your current mood. It offers guided sessions, mood tracking, and integrates with health data to help you stay present and active.

**Highlights:** Mood-based activity suggestions, Guided mental health sessions, Health data integration (Apple Health), Mood and activity tracking, Journaling and self-assessments, Therapy preparation tools

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mind Jar free?

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

### Is ActiveMind free?

ActiveMind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mind Jar or ActiveMind?

ActiveMind is rated higher. Mind Jar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ActiveMind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mind Jar or ActiveMind have ads?

Neither Mind Jar nor ActiveMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mind Jar or ActiveMind?

Mind Jar ships an update weekly, and ActiveMind every 9 days. Most recently, Mind Jar was updated on October 24, 2026 and ActiveMind on October 24, 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.*