# Mindful. vs anchored | present screen time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindful. at none against anchored | present screen time's 5. Mindful. also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. anchored | present screen time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Mindful. asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindful. | anchored | present screen time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-present-screen-time/id6771635562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE FRONT SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886740276) | [Aurora Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877978021) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindful.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindful/id6760906044)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### anchored | present screen time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchored-present-screen-time/id6771635562)

This app provides a mindful pause between you and app usage. It offers guided breathwork and self-check-ins to encourage presence over autopilot. Features include app pausing, custom intentions, and privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** Pause selected apps and categories, Guided breathwork sessions, Self-check-ins for mood and intention, Daily intention setting, Privacy-focused, no data sharing, Website blocking (Plus)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchored Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Anchored Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Anchored Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Anchored Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Anchored Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindful. free?

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

### Is anchored | present screen time free?

anchored | present screen time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Mindful. or anchored | present screen time have ads?

anchored | present screen time shows ads; Mindful. does not.

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