Comparison

Brother David vs Mink

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

Head to head
About

Brother David

Explore the philosophy of Brother David Steindl-Rast through an interactive chatbot. Discover themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and trust with daily inspirations and reflection questions. This digital companion supports a conscious and grateful way of life.

Highlights
  • Explore gratitude themes
  • Daily inspiration and exercises
  • Deepen understanding of core concepts
  • Interactive conversations on gratitude
  • Digital companion for conscious living
Features
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This chatbot is a digital representation of the writings and world of thought of Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast OSB (Ordo Sancti Benedicti). It is based on materials by and about Brother David, with his personal consent and/or the permission of the copyright holders for these materials. The goal of the bot is to make the central themes of his philosophy – especially the practice and attitude of gratitude – easily accessible and to support people in cultivating a conscious and grateful way of life in their daily routines. Even though Brother David’s way of thinking, expression, and even his voice are reproduced as authentically as possible, it is important to clarify that this chatbot is not Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB himself. Rather, it is a technical implementation that strives to convey the essence of his teachings and messages as faithfully as possible. The chatbot serves solely as a support for exploring Brother David’s philosophy and does not speak for or on behalf of Brother David himself. Brother David’s writings, audio, and video recordings are available as a comprehensive reference in the online library, which is maintained under the umbrella of the Via Cordis Foundation by Klaudia Menzi-Steinberger. What can the chatbot be used for? • Exploring gratitude: Get simple and direct access to Brother David’s many thoughts on the topic of gratitude. • Everyday inspiration: Be supported by small exercises, reflection questions, and inspirations to help integrate the attitude of gratitude into your daily life. • Deepening understanding: Ask questions to better understand the central concepts of Brother David’s teachings – such as mindfulness, trust, connectedness, happiness, and joy. • Sharing gratitude: Engage in interactive conversations about personal experiences and challenges in practicing gratitude in daily life. This chatbot thus serves as a digital companion on the path to a conscious, fulfilled life in the spirit of the teachings of Brother David Steindl-Rast OSB. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mink

Features
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Mink bringt inspirierende Kartendecks direkt auf dein iPhone. Die App bietet vier liebevoll gestaltete Kartensets für Meditation, Selbstreflexion und spirituelle Begleitung: - Kieselkarten: 120 handgemalte Karten mit kraftvollen Worten wie Liebe, Frieden, Heilung und Dankbarkeit – perfekt für tägliche Inspiration - Präsenzfragen: 72 tiefgehende Fragenkarten, die zur Selbstreflexion und achtsamen Innenschau einladen - Segenskarten: 60 wunderschöne Karten mit aufbauenden Botschaften und Segenswünschen - Wunderkarten: Inspirierende Karten für magische Momente und kleine Alltagswunder Jede Karte wurde mit viel Liebe und Sorgfalt von Hand gemalt, um dir authentische und berührende Momente der Besinnung zu schenken. Ziehe täglich eine Karte für Inspiration, Klarheit und innere Führung. Mink Premium: Die App ist kostenlos herunterladbar mit 5 kostenlosen Kartenziehungen pro Tag. Um Zugriff auf alle Kartensets und unbegrenzte Ziehungen zu erhalten, ist ein Abonnement (Mink Premium) erforderlich. • Voller Zugriff auf alle 4 Kartensets • Unbegrenzt Karten ziehen • Tägliche Erinnerungen • Karten teilen mit Freunden Rechtliche Hinweise: Die Nutzung von Mink unterliegt den Standard-Nutzungsbedingungen von Apple (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Datenschutzerklärung: https://infynnity.de/datenschutz

Screenshots

Brother David3 screens
Mink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mink at every 3 weeks against Brother David's every 7 months. Brother David's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brother David sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brother David ships an update every 7 months, Mink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Brother David versus Mink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrother DavidMink
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB357 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWolfgang Pree GmbHFynn Wuertz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Brother David

Subscriptions2
  • Standard$1.991 Month
  • Premium$5.991 Month
1 purchases

Mink

Subscriptions1
  • Mink Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Brother David free?
Brother David is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mink free?
Mink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brother David or Mink have ads?
Neither Brother David nor Mink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brother David or Mink?
Brother David ships an update every 7 months, and Mink every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brother David was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mink on October 19, 2026.

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