Comparison

Mastermind vs caught

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

Head to head
About

Mastermind

This app provides a personalized habit-building system based on behavioral psychology. It assesses your needs, creates a scalable habit sequence, and offers daily coaching and progress tracking to foster lasting life changes.

Highlights
  • Personalized habit assessment
  • Progressive habit scaling
  • Daily coaching and insights
  • Real-time progress tracking
  • Gamified progress system
  • Evidence-based habit library
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Struggling with consistency or direction? Mastermind offers a personalized habit-building system to help you transform your life in 90 days. More than just a habit tracker—it's your personal development companion designed for lasting change. HOW MASTERMIND WORKS 1. Personalized Assessment Complete our psychology-based quiz covering Focus, Discipline, Physical Health, Confidence, Wisdom, and Relationships. Mastermind creates a custom habit sequence tailored to your current performance and goals. 2. Progressive Habit Building Start with manageable daily habits that automatically scale in difficulty. Each week introduces new challenges while building on your existing progress, preventing overwhelm and ensuring sustainable growth. 3. Daily Coaching & Insights Receive personalized daily insights and micro-adjustments based on your progress. Smart prompts adapt to your performance levels, providing strategic guidance when you need it most. 4. Real-Time Progress Tracking Monitor your improvement across all life dimensions with detailed analytics. See your percentile ranking compared to others in your demographic and watch it climb week by week. WHY MASTERMIND WORKS Science-Based Approach Built on behavioral psychology and proven habit formation research. Our progressive overload system uses the same principles that help professional athletes achieve peak performance. 25+ Evidence-Based Habits Choose from morning, daytime, and evening routines including meditation, exercise, reading, sleep optimization, social media limits, journaling, and relationship building—all timed for maximum impact. Gamified Progress System Earn XP points, unlock achievements, and celebrate milestones. Your personal progress tree grows with every positive choice, making self-improvement genuinely addictive. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Clean interface optimized for daily use with quick-add functionality, dark mode, and seamless device syncing. Built for busy schedules and real-world consistency. PERFECT FOR Anyone who has struggled with consistency in self-improvement, tried other habit apps without lasting results, or seeks a systematic approach to personal development. Whether you're a professional seeking peak performance or someone ready to make serious positive changes. WHAT OUR USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a habit app that actually understands my psychology. The personalized approach makes all the difference." "I've tried dozens of habit trackers. Mastermind is the first one that's helped me build habits that actually stick long-term." "The progressive difficulty scaling is genius. I never feel overwhelmed, but I'm always being challenged to grow." "Seeing my percentile ranking improve week by week keeps me incredibly motivated. It's like having a personal scoreboard for life." ——————— SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Mastermind offers full access to all features, including personalized daily quests, custom insights, and mastery tracking, through a premium subscription plan. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store settings. Before subscribing, you’ll be able to preview your personalized plan and explore limited features. A subscription is required to unlock the full experience. Mastermind is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment. It provides general guidance to support self-improvement, productivity, and personal growth. Please consult a qualified professional if you are seeking medical, psychological, or therapeutic support. Use of the app is subject to your own discretion and unique needs. Privacy Policy: https://www.withmastermind.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.withmastermind.com/terms

About

caught

Features
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Most people think they're pretty productive. Caught shows them the receipts. Throughout your day, Caught sends random check-ins, just like BeReal, but for your time. One tap to log what you're actually doing. No manual tracking. No guilt trips. Just data. At the end of the week, you get a breakdown of exactly how you spent your time across Deep Work, Scrolling, Eating, Exercise, Socializing, Meetings, Resting, and Creative. Most people are surprised. Some are horrified. All of them learn something. Set your wake and sleep times, pick how often you want check-ins, and let Caught do the rest. Caught Pro unlocks your full weekly report, complete check-in history, and shareable breakdowns (like Spotify Wrapped for your time). Weekly: $9.99/week Annual: $39.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://nickelitty-wq.github.io/caught-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nickelitty-wq.github.io/caught-legal/terms.html

Screenshots

Mastermind4 screens
caught4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mastermind and caught are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mastermind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and caught sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mastermind versus caught: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMastermindcaught
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMYKS Labs Inc.Nikhil Itty

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Mastermind

Subscriptions9
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$9.997 Days
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$14.991 Month
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$19.991 Month
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  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$29.991 Year
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$34.993 Months
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement$39.991 Year
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement2 variants$49.991 Year
  • Mastermind: Self Improvement7 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

caught

Subscriptions2
  • caught weekly$9.997 Days
  • caught yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Mastermind free?
Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is caught free?
caught is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mastermind or caught have ads?
Neither Mastermind nor caught shows ads.

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