Comparison

Sparky vs Mind Moment

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

Head to head
About

Sparky

Features
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Sparky makes screen time feel intentional, not forbidden. Do one small real-life win, earn Scroll Energy, then spend it through Time Bank to open the apps and categories you choose. Most blockers just say no. Timers nag you to stop at the worst moment. Sparky flips it around: do the thing first, then scroll on purpose, guilt-free. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your daily wins. Move, read, focus, drink water, wind down, or build your own. 2. Choose your App Gates. The apps and categories that pull you into autopilot wait behind a gentle gate. 3. Earn Scroll Energy. Every check-in tops up your bank. 4. Spend on purpose. Start Time Bank when you are ready, and the minutes you do not use come straight back when you stop early. WHY SPARKY IS DIFFERENT - A warm companion, never a nag. Sparky celebrates your wins instead of shaming your slips. - App Gates powered by Apple Screen Time, all on your device. - Daily budgets, Auto-Gates, and per-app limits you actually control. - Streaks, history, and gentle insights that show your time getting calmer. - Widgets, Shortcuts, and Live Activities for one-tap Time Bank. - Unlock new Sparky worlds and app icons as your streak grows. Sparky is for people who still love their favorite apps and just want a better trade: one small real win before the feed. PRO (OPTIONAL) The core loop is free, with no account to create. Upgrade to Pro to run more than five habits at once, plus advanced rules, deeper history, and export. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime unlock. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. PRIVACY Your habits and Screen Time data stay on your device. Screen Time access is optional and you can change it anytime in Settings. Try one tiny win before your next scroll. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://russellry.github.io/privacy.html

About

Mind Moment

Features
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Mind Moment helps you create a conscious pause before opening distracting apps, sites, and categories. Set a focused access window for 15 or 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, using system Screen Time controls. During that window, chosen apps stay available for intentional use. When time ends, access closes automatically. To unlock those apps again, you complete a short awareness action instead of tapping on autopilot. Type a custom phrase, say it out loud, or listen to it mindfully. This brief mindful step strengthens willpower and reconnects you with your real intention before you jump back into social media, messaging, or browsing. The goal is not punishment or harsh restriction. Mind Moment adds a small but powerful layer of awareness between impulse and action. You keep full control while gently reducing digital distraction and automatic phone usage. Core Features: - Choose distracting apps, categories, and websites to manage - Start access timers from 15 minutes to 24 hours - Use Screen Time and FamilyControls integration on iOS - Lock distracting apps when the timer expires - Require a mindful phrase action before reopening - Support spoken and audio awareness practices - Encourage conscious, intentional screen time Use Mind Moment to protect your attention, build healthier habits, and create more present, focused moments in your day without rigid digital rules.

Screenshots

Sparky4 screens
Mind Moment3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mind Moment at none against Sparky's shown. Sparky's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Sparky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Mind Moment sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparky ships an update weekly, Mind Moment every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Sparky versus Mind Moment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkyMind Moment
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRussell OngAlexander Senin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sparky

Subscriptions2
  • EarnedScroll Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • EarnedScroll Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • EarnedScroll Pro Lifetime$129.99
1 purchases

Mind Moment

One-time1
  • Tip Developer$1.99

Questions

Is Sparky free?
Sparky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Moment free?
Mind Moment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sparky or Mind Moment have ads?
Sparky shows ads; Mind Moment does not.
Which is updated more often, Sparky or Mind Moment?
Sparky ships an update weekly, and Mind Moment every 3 months. Most recently, Sparky was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mind Moment on October 24, 2026.

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