MindSteer vs MindShift

MindSteer helps you care for your mind with simple guided tools inspired by CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). CBT is a practical approach. It helps you look at your thoughts, feelings and actions. MindSteer turns that idea into short steps you can use in daily life. When stress, anxiety or heavy thoughts show up, MindSteer gives you a place to pause. You can understand what is happening. Then you can choose one small next step. What you can do with MindSteer: • Check in with your mood • Write short thought notes • Understand what is on your mind • Spot unhelpful thinking patterns • See difficult thoughts in a clearer way • Use stress tools in a few minutes • Build simple daily habits • Try breathing exercises for quick calm • Listen to calm sounds, sleep content and guided meditations • Track your progress over time MindSteer is made for real life. You do not need long sessions. You do not need perfect motivation. Start with a quick check-in, a breathing exercise, a thought note or one guided therapy step. A different kind of wellbeing app Many wellness apps focus mainly on meditation. MindSteer also includes calm and sleep tools. But its main focus is practical therapy tools. These tools help you understand the link between situations, thoughts, emotions and actions. Use MindSteer when you want to: • Reduce stress after a hard moment • Calm anxiety and come back to the present • Understand repeating thoughts • Know yourself better without judgment • Build habits that support your wellbeing • Sleep with a calmer mind • Follow a guided therapy path over time MindSteer is private, simple and warm by design. It helps you turn emotional moments into clear, manageable steps. Important: MindSteer is a self-help and wellbeing app. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is not a substitute for a psychologist, therapist or other qualified health professional. If you are in crisis or feel at risk of harm, contact emergency services or a crisis support line immediately. Terms of Use: https://mindsteer.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://mindsteer.app/privacy.html

MindShift is built for people who want to handle worries in a simple, structured way. Capture thoughts quickly when they appear, then work on them during a daily time slot when you have more mental space. How it works: • Quick capture: Add worries in seconds before they spiral. • Daily solve session: Get a reminder at your chosen time. • Clear triage: Decide whether to release a worry, work on it now, or park it for tomorrow. • Guided planning: Move step by step from ideas to practical action (brainstorm, select, schedule, review). • Action timeline: See all action points and reminders in one day-by-day view. • Small, doable steps: Break big concerns into the next concrete action. Why MindShift: • Low friction: Capture now and continue your day. • Builds momentum: Small daily actions create steady progress over time. • Local-first privacy: Personal notes stay on your device. • No ad tracking and no sale of personal data. • No account required for core features. • Supports English and Norwegian. Important: MindShift is a reflection and planning tool and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services right away.