# Reset vs HiveMind

The clearest difference is rating: HiveMind at 5.0 against Reset's 4.5. HiveMind also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Reset's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reset sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. HiveMind asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiveMind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reset has 163 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reset ships an update every 3 days, HiveMind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reset | HiveMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemind-remember-and-connect/id6797295020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 215 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Life Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800522741) | [Hivemind Research, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797295022) |

## What reviewers say

### Reset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reset-screen-time-control/id6760257213)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by earning screen time through healthy behaviors. It acts as a behavioral operating system, rewarding effort with access to your device and providing insights into your reward system.

**Highlights:** Earn screen time through effort, Track daily dopamine balance, Measure behavior's impact on reward system, Dopamine Age comparison, Recovery-based performance insights, Real-time feedback on dopamine and unlocked minutes, Pattern insights for focus drops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $99.99 | per year |


### HiveMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemind-remember-and-connect/id6797295020)

A private notebook with an AI companion and a social space for sharing notes, photos, and videos with friends. Organize your thoughts, create short films, and communicate via messages and calls. AI features are optional and controllable.

**Highlights:** Private note-taking with dictation and Scribe recordings, Add photos and videos as shareable Moments, AI companion for querying saved information, Create short films (Recollections) with narration, Organize content in folders, Share content with custom audiences or friends, Direct and group messaging with voice/video calls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reset free?

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

### Is HiveMind free?

HiveMind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reset or HiveMind?

HiveMind is rated higher. Reset averages 4.5 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while HiveMind averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Reset or HiveMind have ads?

Neither Reset nor HiveMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reset or HiveMind?

Reset ships an update every 3 days, and HiveMind every 5 days. Most recently, Reset was updated on October 17, 2026 and HiveMind on October 15, 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.*