Comparison

ASHR vs Mind Canvas Studio

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

Head to head
About

ASHR

This app uses binaural audio, ASMR visuals, and guided practices to help you achieve calm, focus, or sleep. It's designed for those who struggle to switch off or experience racing thoughts.

Highlights
  • Binaural audio and resonant frequencies
  • Adaptive 3D visual worlds
  • Voice-guided breathwork practices
  • ASMR soundscapes
  • Research-based psychoacoustics and neuroscience
  • No pressure or failure mechanics
Features
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ASHR blends three sensory layers into one immersive experience that gently transforms your inner state. TUNE Binaural audio, resonant tones, tuned frequencies, and nature soundscapes shift the nervous system into calm, focus, or sleep. IMMERSE ASMR and adaptive 3D visual worlds respond to you, deepening the shift and holding your attention gently in place. GUIDE Voice-guided practices and breathwork are woven into the experience itself, no skills, no discipline, no habit to maintain. Grounded in research in psychoacoustics, neuroscience, and visual perception. Made for anyone who can't switch off after work, loses an hour to the feed, or feels their mind race at night. No streaks. No pressure. No way to fail. Step in. Walk out realigned. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internetservices/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.ashr.com/

About

Mind Canvas Studio

This app offers a private, offline space for relaxation and creative reflection. Engage in a four-step process involving mood check-ins, freeform scribbling, revealing hidden art, and coloring with soothing palettes. Save or share your creations in a personal sketchbook.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • Private digital canvas
  • Hidden art reveal
  • Soothing color palettes
  • Personal sketchbook
  • Optional sharing
Features
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Mind Canvas Studio is a quiet, offline space to unwind in a few minutes. One gentle session, four steps: • Check in with how you're feeling. • Scribble it out on a private canvas (nobody sees this except for you). • Scratch off the page to reveal a hidden, calming line-art scene. • Color it in with soft, soothing palettes, then check out. Save your finished pieces to a personal sketchbook, or share them if you like. Mind Canvas Studio is built for everyday calm and creative reflection. It works completely offline: no account, no ads, no analytics, no tracking. Nothing you make ever leaves your device unless you choose to share it. Mind Canvas Studio supports everyday wellness and creative reflection. It is not medical care, therapy, or crisis support.

Screenshots

ASHR4 screens
Mind Canvas Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind Canvas Studio at none against ASHR's 2. Mind Canvas Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. ASHR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Mind Canvas Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mind Canvas Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of ASHR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mind Canvas Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASHR ships an update every 2 weeks, Mind Canvas Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ASHR versus Mind Canvas Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASHRMind Canvas Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuratuneKrish Wu

Customer experience

ASHR

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Mind Canvas Studio

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ASHR

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Mind Canvas Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASHR free?
ASHR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mind Canvas Studio free?
Mind Canvas Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASHR or Mind Canvas Studio?
Mind Canvas Studio is rated higher. ASHR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mind Canvas Studio averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do ASHR or Mind Canvas Studio have ads?
Neither ASHR nor Mind Canvas Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASHR or Mind Canvas Studio?
ASHR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mind Canvas Studio every 3 days. Most recently, ASHR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mind Canvas Studio on October 24, 2026.

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