Comparison

Spared vs Mr. Caffeine

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

Head to head
About

Spared

This app uses audio sessions combining gratitude and negative visualization to enhance happiness. Listen to historical hardship stories to gain perspective and appreciate your current life.

Highlights
  • 125+ audio sessions of historical hardships
  • Daily featured story
  • Narrated audio with transcripts
  • AI-powered chat for recommendations
  • Streak tracking and level progression
  • Daily reminders
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Make your problems feel small. Spared gives you instant perspective by showing your brain what real hardship actually looks like. Your brain makes your problems feel huge because it has nothing to compare them to. We fix that. The app's audio sessions cover real hardships that real people endured - the type of hardships that were common for basically all of history. You enter a problem, get matched with a session, listen to it, and return to your life with your problems feeling a whole lot smaller. HOW IT WORKS Enter your problem. Get instant perspective. Listen to the full audio session. Each session is a short, narrated story drawn from real history. A stone hauler at Giza in 2560 BC. A cholera victim in 1849 London. A fur trapper wintering alone in 1812. You hear the details of their day. You feel the weight of their reality. Then the session ends, and you are back in yours with one thought: how incredible it is that you never have to live that life. WHAT IS INSIDE Instant reality check: type what's stressing you and get historical perspective Audio sessions across five categories: Work, Money, Stability, Safety, and Health Narrated audio with synchronized transcripts AI-powered chat for session recommendations and guided reflection Track your streak and rise through 7 levels THE SCIENCE Harvard researchers call it prevalence-induced concept change: your brain expands your problems to fill all available space. Spared gives your brain a bigger frame of reference so your problems shrink back to their actual size. One session is all it takes to put your problems back in perspective. Over time, it's one of the best ways to reduce stress, build gratitude, and feel happier. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.spared.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mr. Caffeine

Features
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That afternoon espresso might still be affecting you at midnight. Caffeine has a half-life of about 5 hours, but most people never think about what that means for their body. Mr. Caffeine does the math for you. Log your coffee, tea, or energy drink with a single tap. Mr. Caffeine calculates how much caffeine is still in your system in real time and shows you how it affects your energy, focus, and sleep. HOW IT WORKS Caffeine doesn’t disappear after your last sip. It stays in your system and fades over time. Mr. Caffeine tracks this process using a caffeine half-life model, showing you a clear decay curve throughout the day. You’ll always know where you stand and whether that next cup is worth it. FEATURES · One-tap caffeine logging, espresso, latte, americano, cold brew, energy drinks, and more · Real-time caffeine level, see exactly how much is still in your system · Sleep time estimate, know when your body will be ready for bed · Decay curve, visualize how your caffeine drops hour by hour · Home Screen widgets, check your caffeine level and sleep time without opening the app · Smart notifications, cutoff reminders, daily limit alerts, and sleep warnings · 15 themes, customize the app and widget to match your style · 7 alternate app icons, pick the one that fits your Home Screen · Bedtime and sensitivity settings, personalized to your sleep schedule WHY MR. CAFFEINE Most caffeine trackers give you numbers and charts. Mr. Caffeine gives you a clear answer: can I sleep yet? The interface is simple, two screens, no clutter. Log your drinks, see your status, check the widget. That’s it. Whether you’re trying to improve your sleep, stabilize your energy, or just understand how caffeine affects your day, Mr. Caffeine makes it effortless. Download Mr. Caffeine and stop guessing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://igodia.dev/privacy-mrcaffeine

Screenshots

Spared4 screens
Mr. Caffeine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spared at every 3 days against Mr. Caffeine's every 2 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spared sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Mr. Caffeine sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spared ships an update every 3 days, Mr. Caffeine every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spared versus Mr. Caffeine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparedMr. Caffeine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInverse Gratitude LLCIgor Cuiumju

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Spared

Subscriptions6
  • Spared (Weekly)$3.997 Days
  • Spared (monthly)$11.991 Month
  • Spared (annual)$24.991 Year
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  • Spared (annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Spared (annual)3 Days trial$59.901 Year
  • Spared (annual)1 Year trial$59.901 Year
One-time1
  • Inverse Gratitude (Lifetime)$149.99
4 purchases

Mr. Caffeine

Subscriptions3
  • Mr.Caffeine - Week$4.997 Days
  • Mr.Caffeine - Special Offer$14.991 Year
  • Mr.Caffeine - Year + Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mr.Caffeine - Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Spared free?
Spared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mr. Caffeine free?
Mr. Caffeine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spared or Mr. Caffeine have ads?
Neither Spared nor Mr. Caffeine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spared or Mr. Caffeine?
Spared ships an update every 3 days, and Mr. Caffeine every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spared was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mr. Caffeine on October 13, 2026.

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