Comparison

Glow vs Mindmaxxing

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

Head to head
About

Glow

Transform your phone into a source of daily positivity and self-care. This app delivers uplifting messages and affirmations to your lock and home screens, helping you nurture your mindset with customizable widgets and themes.

Highlights
  • Lock screen & home screen widgets
  • Daily affirmations & reminders
  • Curated affirmation categories
  • Customizable themes
  • Shareable affirmation images
  • Build daily streaks
Features
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Transform your phone into a source of daily positivity and self-care. Glow - Daily Affirmations delivers uplifting messages directly to your lock screen and home screen, making every moment an opportunity to nurture your mindset. Wake up to a new affirmation each morning, find encouragement during difficult times, or pause for a moment of calm whenever you need it. With beautiful themes and fully customizable widgets, your daily dose of positivity is always one glance away. Lock screen & home screen widgets Display affirmations right where you need them. Choose from a variety of widget sizes and styles to match your phone's aesthetic. Your daily encouragement, visible at every unlock. Daily affirmations & reminders Start each morning with fresh, honest affirmations. Set reminders throughout your day to pause and reflect. Build a daily streak and grow a healthier mindset, one day at a time. Categories for every mood Glow offers curated affirmation categories for whatever you're going through: anxiety, stress relief, motivation, self-care, mindfulness, sleep & rest, focus, energy, peace, and more. Find affirmations that match your current state. Themes for every style Customize your experience with animated, light, dark, and seasonal themes. Upload your own background photos or browse our curated gallery. Create a widget that feels personal and meaningful. Share your affirmations Export beautiful affirmation images to share with friends, family, and your community on social media or in private messages. Privacy policy: https://glowdaily.app/privacy Terms of use: https://glowdaily.app/terms EULA: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Mindmaxxing

Features
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Mindmaxxing delivers one powerful affirmation every day, matched to you, built around what actually matters in your life. Most motivation does not stick because it is generic. Mindmaxxing is different. You choose the themes that resonate: Confidence, Resilience, Purpose, Peace, Love, Wisdom, Identity, and more. The app curates daily affirmations tailored to your path. WHAT YOU GET One affirmation a day, matched to your chosen themes 90+ subcategories across 12 life areas Morning reminders to start your day with intention Home screen widgets so your affirmation is always in sight Gentle nudges throughout the day to pause and reflect Save and revisit affirmations that hit different iCloud sync across all your devices Beautiful share cards to send affirmations to people you care about 12 LIFE AREAS Confidence, Resilience, Peace, Purpose, Love, Identity, Mindset, Wellness, Wisdom, Relationships, Spirituality, Success THE HABIT THAT COMPOUNDS You do not need an hour of journaling. You do not need a meditation retreat. You need one sentence, every morning, that shifts how you see yourself. That is the whole idea. A small daily habit, repeated long enough, becomes an unshakeable mindset. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full library, all 12 life areas, unlimited theme selection, and premium features. Billed monthly or annually. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/mindmaxxing/privacy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/mindmaxxing/terms

Screenshots

Glow4 screens
Mindmaxxing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindmaxxing at none against Glow's 10. Glow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Glow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Mindmaxxing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow ships an update every 2 days, Mindmaxxing every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glow versus Mindmaxxing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowMindmaxxing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTap & SwipeRalph Olazo

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Glow

Subscriptions9
  • Glow Premium$8.997 Days
  • Glow Premium Yearly$17.491 Year
  • Glow Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Glow Premium Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Glow Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Glow Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Glow Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Glow Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Glow Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glow Premium$149.99
None

Mindmaxxing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindmaxxing free?
Mindmaxxing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glow or Mindmaxxing have ads?
Neither Glow nor Mindmaxxing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glow or Mindmaxxing?
Glow ships an update every 2 days, and Mindmaxxing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mindmaxxing on November 6, 2026.

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