MindDraft vs Merit.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MindDraft
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AI-powered task management with subscription and expense tracking. ABOUT MINDDRAFT MindDraft helps you capture tasks naturally using AI, while also giving you visibility into your subscriptions and expenses β all in one place. Designed for people who want clarity across daily tasks and recurring financial commitments. AI TASK CAPTURE Create tasks using natural language β by typing or speaking. Examples: β’ βCall dentist tomorrow at 3 PMβ β Task with date, time, and reminder β’ βPay rent on the 1st every monthβ β Recurring task β’ βNetflix $15.99 monthlyβ β Subscription entry created MindDraft analyzes context to extract relevant details and organize items automatically. VOICE ASSISTANT Capture tasks hands-free when needed. β’ Speech-to-text task creation β’ Real-time transcription and parsing β’ Supports multiple languages β’ Useful while driving, walking, or multitasking SUBSCRIPTION & EXPENSE TRACKING Track recurring payments and expenses alongside your tasks. β’ View subscriptions in one dashboard β’ See monthly spending summaries β’ Renewal reminders β’ Expense logging via voice, camera, or text β’ Budget insights and trends PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS Understand your task habits over time. β’ Daily activity overview β’ Completion streaks β’ Heatmaps and timelines β’ Weekly summaries β’ Personalized suggestions ORGANIZATION & VIEWS Flexible ways to view and manage your tasks. β’ Automatic categorization β’ Priority-based sorting β’ Timeline, Calendar, and Heatmap views β’ Smart collections β’ Search and filters APPLE ECOSYSTEM SUPPORT Designed to work seamlessly across devices. β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β’ Apple Watch app β’ Siri Shortcuts β’ iCloud sync β’ Dark mode and custom themes β’ Focus mode MINDDRAFT PRO Optional upgrade includes: β’ Unlimited AI task parsing β’ Advanced subscription and expense tracking β’ Additional views and themes β’ Apple Watch support β’ Email-to-task capture β’ Priority support Free trial available. Subscription required for Pro features. PRIVACY Your data is private and secure. β’ iCloud-based sync β’ No ads β’ No third-party tracking β’ No data selling Download MindDraft and organize your tasks and subscriptions in one place. Support: help@minddraft.ai Terms of Use: https://minddraft.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://minddraft.ai/privacy
Merit.
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Show up. Apps unlock. Merit blocks distracting apps until you physically arrive at the places that matter β the gym, library, office, or anywhere you commit to being. No timers, no willpower needed. Just show up. HOW IT WORKS β’ Set a commitment: pick a location, choose which apps to block, and set your schedule β’ When your commitment activates, selected apps are blocked β’ Walk to your location β Merit detects your arrival via GPS and unlocks your apps β’ Build streaks by showing up consistently TWO BLOCKING MODES β’ Block Until Arrival β apps stay locked until you show up (perfect for getting yourself to the gym) β’ Block While At Location β apps lock only while you're there (perfect for staying focused at the library) ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS Invite a friend to join your commitment. See when they show up. Hold each other accountable. Because it's easier to skip when nobody's watching. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β’ Daily streaks and weekly progress β’ See how often you show up to each location β’ Monthly history and unlock records FREE TO START β’ 1 commitment with up to 3 blocked apps β’ Join shared commitments from friends β’ Full streak and stats tracking MERIT PRO β’ Unlimited commitments and locations β’ Unlimited blocked apps β’ Create shared commitments β’ Custom themes, fonts, and app icons MERIT PRO PRICING Merit Pro is available as a monthly subscription ($6.99/month, introductory offer: $0.99 for the first month) or annual subscription ($49.99/year). A lifetime purchase is also available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://usemerit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://usemerit.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Merit. at every 3 days against MindDraft's every 5 months. MindDraft's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MindDraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Merit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MindDraft ships an update every 5 months, Merit. every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindDraft | Merit. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pawan Kumar | Merit Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
MindDraft
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- MindDraft$4.99
Merit.
- Merit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Merit Pro Annual$49.991 Year
- Merit Pro Lifetime$149.99









