Niva. vs Open Minis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Niva.
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Reclaim Your Focus. Reduce Screen Fatigue. Build a Healthier Digital Life. Niva is the minimalist focus app designed to help you break free from phone addiction and endless scrolling. Track your screen time, block distracting apps, and gain powerful AI insights—all without judgment, notifications, or invasive tracking. Perfect for anyone struggling with phone overuse, productivity loss, or digital burnout. WHY NIVA STANDS OUT AWARENESS, NOT GUILT Unlike harsh app blockers or anxiety-inducing timers, Niva uses gentle haptic feedback and beautiful visualizations to build self-awareness. No shame. No pressure. Just clarity. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS 100% privacy-first. All data stored locally on your device. No cloud sync. No analytics. No tracking. No accounts required. Complete control. BEAUTIFULLY MINIMAL DESIGN Liquid glass aesthetic inspired by Apple's design language. Clean interface that reduces stress instead of adding to it. Every pixel crafted for calm. POWERFUL FEATURES SCREEN TIME ANALYTICS • Track daily and weekly phone usage automatically • Visual breakdown of app categories and patterns • Monitor device pickups and usage trends • Beautiful minimalist charts that make data digestible ONE-TAP FOCUS SESSIONS • Block distracting apps instantly with one tap • Choose 15, 25, 45, or 60-minute focus blocks • Gorgeous circular timer with progress animation • Customizable app blocking - select exactly what to restrict • Haptic feedback keeps you locked in without interruptions AI-POWERED INSIGHTS • Daily personalized reflections based on your patterns • Gentle, non-judgmental suggestions • All processing happens on-device (100% private) • Learn when you're most distracted and why FOCUS DASHBOARD • See total screen time, focus hours, and streaks at a glance • Track your progress week over week • Celebrate wins without obsessing over numbers • High whitespace design that's easy on the eyes SILENT BY DESIGN • Zero notifications, badges, or alerts • Subtle haptic nudges replace annoying pings • Check in when YOU want, not when we tell you • Respect your attention, not steal it BUILT FOR IOS • Leverages Apple's Screen Time API for accuracy • Native SwiftUI interface that feels like iOS • Smooth animations and buttery performance • Works seamlessly with iOS Focus Modes PERFECT FOR Students fighting social media distraction during study sessions Professionals who need deep work time without interruptions Parents wanting to model healthy phone habits Anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications People seeking digital minimalism and intentional living Individuals recovering from phone addiction or doomscrolling HOW IT WORKS 1. OBSERVE - Automatic screen time tracking shows your real usage patterns 2. FOCUS - Start a focus session and block tempting apps instantly 3. REFLECT - AI generates personalized insights to build awareness 4. IMPROVE - Watch your focus hours grow and screen time decrease No willpower required. Just gentle nudges toward better habits. WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Finally, a focus app that doesn't make me feel guilty." - Sarah M. "The design alone makes me want to use it every day. It's like having a calm mindfulness coach in my pocket." - James K. "Reduced my screen time by 40% in two weeks without even trying. The AI insights are scary accurate." - Alex R. PRIVACY PROMISE All data stored locally on your iPhone No accounts, no sign-ups, no emails No third-party analytics or tracking SDKs No cloud servers processing your data Delete everything with one tap anytime We can't see your data. Period. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 16.0 or later • Requires Screen Time permission (you stay in control) Download Niva today and take back control of your attention Less scrolling. More living
Open Minis
This AI agent runs locally on your device, taking actions like browsing the web, managing your schedule, and controlling smart home devices. It integrates deeply with iOS frameworks and allows you to bring your own API keys from various AI providers. Customize its capabilities with a skills system and enjoy persistent memory for a personalized experience.
- On-device AI agent
- Multi-model AI provider support
- Deep iOS framework integration
- Built-in web browser
- Customizable skills system
- Persistent memory
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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Minis — Local-First On-Device AI Agent Minis is a local-first, on-device AI agent that goes beyond chat. All your data stays on your iPhone — nothing is uploaded to a server by default. Running locally means lower latency and stronger privacy, while the agent still takes real action: browsing the web, accessing your health data, managing your schedule, controlling your smart home, and automating complex tasks. Local-First AI Agent Unlike cloud-only chatbots, Minis runs directly on your device and keeps your data there. The agent executes multi-step tasks autonomously, using tools and native iOS frameworks to get things done — not just answer questions, and not just relay everything to the cloud. Multi-Model, Your Choice Bring your own API key. Choose from leading AI providers: • Anthropic Claude • OpenAI GPT • Google Gemini • DeepSeek • Kimi (Moonshot AI) • OpenRouter • Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint Deep iOS Integration The agent accesses Apple frameworks natively: • HealthKit — steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts, SpO₂ • Calendar & Reminders — create events, check availability, manage tasks • HomeKit — control lights, switches, scenes, and smart accessories • Photos — search, organize, and export from your library • Location & Maps — current location, directions, nearby POIs • Vision — OCR text recognition, object detection, barcode scanning • Speech — real-time transcription and text-to-speech • Weather — current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts Built-in Web Browser Navigate pages, take screenshots, extract content, fill forms, and interact with websites — all driven by the AI agent in the background. Skills System Import or create custom AI skills to extend the agent's capabilities. Share skills with others or build your own for specialized workflows. Persistent Memory The agent remembers your preferences, project context, and recurring patterns across sessions — building a personalized assistant that improves over time, all stored locally on your device. Siri Shortcuts Automate AI tasks with Siri and the Shortcuts app. Send prompts with file attachments, wait for results, and chain into complex workflows — all hands-free. Privacy by Design Your API keys and data stay on-device. Fine-grained permission controls let you decide exactly which personal data the agent can access. No account required. No data collected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Open Minis at 16.0 against Niva.'s 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Niva. | Open Minis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (99 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 96.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 398 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Eswar Krishnan | 森 王 |
In-app purchases
Niva.
No in-app purchases
Open Minis
No in-app purchases









