# Mindless vs RECON

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RECON at none against Mindless's 5. RECON also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindless sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RECON asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mindless ships an update every 3 weeks, RECON weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindless | RECON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mindless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050491698) | [Shawn Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773146147) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindless-mindful-screen-time/id6747641088)

This app helps you understand and change your phone usage habits by prompting you to state your intention before opening distracting apps. It uses AI journaling and mood tracking to reveal patterns and provide insights into your digital behavior.

**Highlights:** Intention setting before app opens, AI-powered journaling and reflection, Mood tracking and pattern analysis, Accountability coaching with AI, Connected intelligence across data points

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### RECON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recon-protocol-tracker/id6776567463)

This app is a private journal for tracking peptide and supplement protocols. Log doses, manage vials, monitor trends in your health metrics, and set reminders. It offers a dark interface with freshness indicators for vials and allows for progress tracking with goals and streaks.

**Highlights:** Vial tracking with freshness ring, Mixing Bench for calculations, Log injections and supplements, Schedule with reminders, Track health trends from Apple Health, Progress photos timeline, Goals and streaks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindless free?

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

### Is RECON free?

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

### Do Mindless or RECON have ads?

Mindless shows ads; RECON does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mindless or RECON?

Mindless ships an update every 3 weeks, and RECON weekly. Most recently, Mindless was updated on September 30, 2026 and RECON on September 27, 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.*