MicroCalm vs Spark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MicroCalm
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MicroCalm is a minimalist mindfulness app designed for busy minds. No sign-ups, no guided courses — just simple, calming prompts to help you pause, breathe, and reset anytime you need. Whether you’re in a stressful meeting, waiting in line, or winding down before bed, MicroCalm offers bite-sized guidance to help you feel grounded in seconds. - 100+ mindful prompts for breathing, grounding, reflection, and relaxation - Offline-friendly — no internet required - Gentle design with no distractions or noise - Use anytime: at work, on transit, before sleep, or mid-scroll Designed with intention and simplicity. MicroCalm helps you reconnect with the present — one breath at a time.
Spark
This app helps you track personal goals and document life's important moments. Create a visual timeline with photos and videos, and automatically generate memory videos of your journey. All your data is stored locally and privately on your device.
- Goal tracking and countdown timer
- Personal journal and diary entries
- Photo and video diary integration
- Automatic memory video creator
- Local and private data storage
- Multimedia timeline creation
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Spark - Goal Tracker & Diary is your Personal Timeline for Life's Most Important Moments. -- Goal Tracker & Countdown Timer -- Set meaningful goals and watch your progress unfold day by day. Whether it's preparing for college, training for a marathon, or counting down to your wedding day, Journey's countdown feature keeps you motivated and focused on what matters most. -- Personal Journal & Diary -- Document every emotion, milestone, and memory along your journey. Our integrated journal lets you capture the ups and downs - from the frustration of difficult practice problems to the joy of achieving milestones. Record encouragement from family, support from friends, and every precious moment that shapes your path. -- Photo Journal & Video Diary -- Go beyond words with our multimedia timeline. Add photos and videos to create a rich visual diary of your journey. Every image and video becomes part of your personal timeline, creating a complete story of your goal achievement. -- Memory Video Creator -- Transform your entire journey into a beautiful memory video with just one tap. Our smart video diary compiler automatically combines all your journal entries, photos, and videos into a shareable masterpiece - perfect for celebrating your achievements or inspiring others. -- Local & Private -- Everything runs entirely on your device — no APIs, no data collection. Your photos and data stay completely private. -- Terms of Use -- https://signerlabs.com/journey/terms -- Provicy Policy -- https://signerlabs.com/journey/privacy Whether you're counting down to a life-changing exam, documenting a fitness transformation, or preserving precious memories, Journey is your perfect companion. Start tracking your goals, building your timeline, and creating lasting memories today. Download Spark now and turn your goals into stories worth sharing, it's not the destination, it's the Journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroCalm at none against Spark's 3. MicroCalm also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Spark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MicroCalm asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MicroCalm | Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giulio Soro | Signer Labs |
In-app purchases
MicroCalm
No in-app purchases
Spark
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99









