# SilenceMind vs Dew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dew at 100% against SilenceMind's 0%. Dew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). SilenceMind's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SilenceMind sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Dew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dew has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SilenceMind's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dew's.

SilenceMind ships an update every 3 weeks, Dew weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SilenceMind | Dew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silencemind/id6758551525/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6761745674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shaolie Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271194461) | [Renat Norderhaug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891245734) |

## What reviewers say

### SilenceMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silencemind/id6758551525)

This app offers a unique Zen-inspired experience to help users find inner peace. By interacting with a virtual wooden fish, users can accumulate merits, track their progress, and make wishes. It features a minimalist design and supports Apple Watch for on-the-go practice.

**Highlights:** Virtual wooden fish cultivation, Merit accumulation and tracking, Personalized wish list creation, Apple Watch standalone support, Zen minimalist design, Haptic and sound feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一念随喜 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 莲灯供养 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 莲灯供养 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 福慧供养 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 长明供养 | $24.99 | one-time |


### Dew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-affirmation-alarm-clock/id6761745674)

This alarm clock requires users to type a positive affirmation to dismiss it, encouraging a kinder start to the day. It offers customizable sounds, wallpapers, and a "Reflect" tab to review past affirmations. Optional Pro features include personalized affirmations and widgets.

**Highlights:** Type affirmation to dismiss alarm, Customizable alarm sounds, Beautiful wallpapers, Reflect tab for past affirmations, Built-in affirmation suggestions, Personalized affirmations (Pro), Widgets (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dew Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Dew Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Dew Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SilenceMind free?

SilenceMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dew free?

Dew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SilenceMind or Dew?

Dew is rated higher. SilenceMind averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dew averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do SilenceMind or Dew have ads?

Neither SilenceMind nor Dew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SilenceMind or Dew?

SilenceMind ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dew weekly. Most recently, SilenceMind was updated on September 6, 2026 and Dew on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*