Comparison

Samurai Mindfulness vs Cleanse Protocol

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

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Samurai Mindfulness

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I used to be the kind of person who would replay a single comment in my head all day long. Someone says something in the morning -- maybe they didn't mean anything by it -- but I'd carry that weight until midnight. Replaying it over and over, ruining my entire day. I knew I was overthinking, but the feeling just wouldn't go away. Then I discovered a simple technique: write down what's bothering you on paper, and tear it up. I tried it -- and for the first time, the weight just lifted. The thing I'd been dragging around all day was suddenly gone. That's when I decided to turn this experience into an app. BACKED BY SCIENCE A 2024 study by Nagoya University (published in Scientific Reports) proved that writing down feelings of anger and physically discarding the paper -- by throwing it away or shredding it -- nearly eliminated the anger entirely. Research from Ohio State University also confirmed that physically discarding written negative thoughts significantly reduces their psychological impact. ZenBlade is built on this scientifically proven method. WHY A JAPANESE SWORD? In Japanese tradition, the katana is more than a weapon. For centuries, swords have been used in sacred rituals to ward off evil spirits and cut through misfortune. Shrine swords, purification ceremonies -- the katana has always carried the spiritual meaning of "severing what is harmful." There's no better symbol for cutting away the noise in your mind. TWO POWERFUL MODES PURIFY MODE -- Meikyou Shisui Stop carrying what's bothering you. Write it down, tag it with an emotion, and slash it away with your chosen katana. Watch your worries shatter with stunning visual effects and immersive sound -- the stress you've been dragging around all day, gone in one cut. Choose from 12 emotions: Sloth, Anxiety, Fear, Wrath, Gloom, Conflict, Envy, Lingering Feelings, Inferiority, Obsession, Regret, and Impatience. SWITCH MODE -- Shinki Itten Train your reflexes like a samurai. Targets appear on screen -- slash them as fast as you can. A dynamic meditation that sharpens focus and clears your mind through action. 9 LEGENDARY KATANAS Each sword has unique visuals and slash effects inspired by real Japanese legendary blades: - Kiyomitsu -- Pure White Flash (Free) - Masamune -- Supreme Blue Edge - Muramasa -- Cursed Purple Aura - Raikiri -- Thunder Strike - Mikazuki Munechika -- Elegant Gold Crescent - Dojigiri Yasutsuna -- Demon Slayer Red - Shokudaikiri Mitsutada -- Flame Blade - Tsurumaru Kuninaga -- Gale Wind White - Juzumaru Tsunetsugu -- Frozen Spirit Blade KEY FEATURES - 12 emotion tags to categorize and slash your worries - Rock Slash Mode -- enter mushin (no-mind) and cut through sacred stone - 9 beautiful Japanese-style backgrounds with ambient sounds (rain, birdsong, wind) - Adjustable training duration (1 min to unlimited) - All data stored locally on your device -- complete privacy protection ZENBLADE PRO (Premium) The free version includes core features. Upgrade to PRO with a single purchase to unlock everything -- forever. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. - All 9 legendary katanas - All 12 emotion tags - All 9 backgrounds and BGM - Rock Slash Mode - Extended training durations (3 min, 5 min, unlimited) PURCHASE INFORMATION ZenBlade PRO is a one-time in-app purchase. Buy once and enjoy all features permanently. This is NOT a subscription -- there are no recurring charges. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Use "Restore Purchases" to recover your purchase on a new device.

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Cleanse Protocol

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The thoughts you bury don't disappear. They show up in your body. Your mind. As illness. Before that happens β€” vent, burn, and let go. Cleanse Protocol is an emotional purification app. Write out what's weighing on you, burn it in a ritual flame, and release it completely. Simple, powerful, and strangely satisfying. Sound like you? ・You keep replaying that argument in your head ・You can't let go of something that happened years ago ・The anxiety or sadness just won't quit ・You're carrying feelings you don't know what to do with The protocol:Β  β–  Vent Get it out of your head and onto the screen. The app holds your poison until you're ready to burn it. β–  Burn A sacred burning ritual β€” γŠη„šγδΈŠγ’ β€” that takes your words and turns them to ash. Nothing left behind. β–  Fortune Draw Once a day, draw a fortune to check your energy. Bad draw? Write it out and burn that too. Don't let it pile up. Don't let it get under your skin. Start releasing today β€” and make room for what you actually want.

Screenshots

Samurai Mindfulness3 screens
Cleanse Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanse Protocol at none against Samurai Mindfulness's 1. Samurai Mindfulness's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Mindfulness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cleanse Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Samurai Mindfulness versus Cleanse Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai MindfulnessCleanse Protocol
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuki okadaKAORU IMAI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Samurai Mindfulness

One-time1
  • ZenBlade PRO$4.99
None

Cleanse Protocol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Mindfulness free?
Samurai Mindfulness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cleanse Protocol free?
Cleanse Protocol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Mindfulness or Cleanse Protocol have ads?
Cleanse Protocol shows ads; Samurai Mindfulness does not.

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