Comparison

DriftMind vs reSet Alarm

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

Head to head
About

DriftMind

This app uses guided sleep hypnosis, stories, and ambient sounds to help users fall asleep. It offers a library of sessions for deep sleep, insomnia, stress, and more, with customizable soundscapes and a sleep timer. Build your own night by queuing sessions and layering background sounds for a personalized sleep experience.

Highlights
  • Guided sleep hypnosis sessions
  • Sleep stories for relaxation
  • Ambient sound mixer
  • Customizable sleep routines
  • Subliminal soundscapes
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Fall asleep to a calm voice, a gentle story and the sounds you choose. DriftMind, by Joel Thielke, C.Ht., is a sleep app built around guided sleep hypnosis. Each new night session is complete: a slow induction to settle your body, a soothing journey for your mind, and a sleep ending that lets you drift off instead of waking you up. NEW IN 1.10 • 10 new complete night sessions, narrated by Joel Thielke and Rachael Meddows • 7 subliminal soundscapes for deep sleep, calm, a busy mind, confidence, abundance, happiness and getting back to sleep • Sleep-Learning Week: a seven-night program of full sleep sessions • Full descriptions, and narrator credits where we have them, so you know what you are about to hear • Layouts for iPhone Duo's outer display and landscape WHAT'S INSIDE • Sleep hypnosis sessions for deep sleep, insomnia, stress and a racing mind • Sleep stories: fairy tales, travel journeys and calm adventures told slowly enough to fall asleep to • Guided meditations, from quick resets to long bedtime journeys • Affirmations for confidence, positive thinking and self-love • Subliminal affirmation music, 30 minutes each, looping seamlessly • Multi-night programs that build a bedtime routine • An ambient mixer with 15 sounds, including rain, ocean waves and green noise, that you can layer under any session • A sleep timer, so audio fades out when you are ready BUILD YOUR OWN NIGHT Queue several sessions back to back, add your favorite background sound and let DriftMind carry you through the night at your own pace. REAL VOICES, REAL HYPNOTHERAPY Joel Thielke is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and NLP trainer with over 20 years of experience. He works with a cast of calm, experienced narrators. HOW TO LISTEN Get comfortable in bed, set the volume low and press play. Headphones or a bedside speaker both work. Never listen while driving or operating machinery. DriftMind is designed for relaxation and better sleep habits. It is not a medical treatment; if you have a sleep disorder, talk to your doctor. SUBSCRIPTION DriftMind offers an optional auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the full library. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Service: https://driftmind.store/terms Privacy Policy: https://driftmind.store/privacy

About

reSet Alarm

This alarm app requires users to complete a challenge before it can be dismissed, helping to break the snooze habit and build better morning routines. It offers various challenges to encourage users to get out of bed and start their day with intention.

Highlights
  • Challenge-based alarm dismissal
  • Customizable wake-up challenges
  • Snooze button prevention
  • Morning routine builder
  • Streak tracking and progress insights
  • Unlimited alarm creation
Features
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reSet is an alarm app designed to get you out of bed and moving. Instead of endlessly hitting snooze, you'll need to complete a challenge before your alarm can be dismissed. Built for people who struggle with mornings, oversleep, or want to create better habits, reSet turns waking up into a deliberate action that helps you start the day on the right foot. How reSet works: 1. Choose your challenge before going to sleep 2. When your alarm goes off, complete the challenge 3. The alarm won't stop until the challenge is finished Challenge examples: * Complete a set of pushups * Take a photo outside * Make your bed * Find a specific household item * Read a Bible verse * Say an affirmation out loud Why people use reSet: * Break the snooze button habit * Get out of bed faster * Build a consistent morning routine * Create accountability around wake-up times * Start each day with momentum and intention More than just an alarm: * Challenge-based alarm system * Designed for heavy sleepers and chronic snoozers * Streak tracking and progress insights * Unlimited alarms * Tools to help build discipline, consistency, and productivity SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED After completing the initial setup, an active reSet Pro subscription is required to create alarms and access challenges. Subscription Information: reSet Unlimited is available as: $9.99 / month (renews monthly) $29.99 / year (renews annually) — includes a free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Questions, feedback, or ideas? Contact us at: adrian@404archive.app Terms of Use: https://404-archive.notion.site/reSet-Terms-Conditions-376b3064cedb80fd9268cfdce07dc376?pvs=74 Privacy Policy: https://404-archive.notion.site/reSet-Privacy-Policy-376b3064cedb802da24be5d8d5ad0b9c?pvs=74

Screenshots

DriftMind4 screens
reSet Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DriftMind at freemium against reSet Alarm's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. DriftMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and reSet Alarm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DriftMind against 5.0 for reSet Alarm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriftMind ships an update every 3 weeks, reSet Alarm every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DriftMind versus reSet Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftMindreSet Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHypnosis and Meditation for Success, LLC404 Archive LLC

Customer experience

DriftMind

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

reSet Alarm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DriftMind

Subscriptions2
  • DriftMind Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • DriftMind Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
4 purchases

reSet Alarm

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly Access Low$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Unlimited Yearly Access Trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DriftMind free?
DriftMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is reSet Alarm free?
reSet Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DriftMind or reSet Alarm?
DriftMind and reSet Alarm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DriftMind or reSet Alarm have ads?
Neither DriftMind nor reSet Alarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriftMind or reSet Alarm?
DriftMind ships an update every 3 weeks, and reSet Alarm every 10 days. Most recently, DriftMind was updated on November 9, 2026 and reSet Alarm on October 31, 2026.

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