Comparison

MindLoop vs MindForward

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

Head to head
About

MindLoop

Features
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MindLoop is an iOS app for self-awareness and reflection, with a recording structure inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy. It helps you organize recurring triggers, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors into visual loops, so you can understand why you keep falling into similar states and find one small step toward change. You may often experience moments like these: - You want to start, but keep putting things off until the last minute - A small event triggers anxiety, and your thoughts keep spiraling - You know you are repeating a pattern, but cannot clearly see how it happens - Journaling feels too open-ended, while productivity tools feel too complex MindLoop is not about making you perfect right away. It helps you observe yourself with more clarity and kindness. Terms of Use: https://aged-broccoli-68b.notion.site/MindLoop-Terms-of-Use-36641ac71acd80c88a68e07992d4a8ec?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://aged-broccoli-68b.notion.site/MindLoop-Privacy-Policy-36641ac71acd805ea900f88845df2d9c?source=copy_link

About

MindForward

Features
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Nothing you write in MindForward ever leaves your device. That matters, because MindForward asks you about the thing that's actually weighing on you — and every other app that does this sends your answer to a server. This one doesn't. No account. No cloud. No AI service reading your problems. WHAT IT DOES When something is on your mind, the hardest part is knowing where to begin. Tell MindForward what's going on, in your own words. Answer a few short questions about your situation, what's getting in the way, and how you'd like to be guided. In moments you get a plan: a calm reflection of where you are, one small step you can take today, and the steps that follow. Then you just move forward. Your path shows what's done, what's next, and what's coming — so you always know your next move without seeing the whole mountain at once. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Describe a problem in your own words and get a structured plan • See one clear first step you can take today • Follow a step-by-step path at your own pace • Understand why each step matters and what to try right now • Create a fresh plan whenever your situation changes • See your current step on your Home Screen, or start a plan with Siri • Reset everything, anytime — it's your device, your choice HOW THE PRIVACY WORKS Your reflections are processed and stored only on your iPhone or iPad, using Apple's on-device intelligence. Your words are never uploaded to us or sent to an external AI service. The Home Screen widget only ever shows a step's title, never what you wrote — and you can turn even that off. WHAT YOU NEED Nothing beyond your iPhone or iPad. With Apple Intelligence switched on, Apple Intelligence writes your plan. Without it, MindForward writes the plan itself, from your answers, on your device — every feature works either way. If you do switch Apple Intelligence on, iOS downloads its model once, over Wi-Fi. MindForward downloads nothing of its own, and asks you before any of it. CALM BY DESIGN No feeds. No streaks. No notifications nagging you. Just a quiet space to think clearly and move forward. Whether it's a hard conversation you keep postponing, a decision you can't settle, or a change you've been meaning to make — MindForward helps you take the first step. MINDFORWARD PLUS Your first step is always free. MindForward Plus unlocks your full guided path — every next step, in order — plus the ability to revisit and regenerate your plan. Available as a weekly or annual subscription. — Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in the App Store. MindForward offers supportive guidance and is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or mental-health advice. Privacy Policy: https://danielmartinez.info/apps/mindforward/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://danielmartinez.info/apps/mindforward/terms.html

Screenshots

MindLoop4 screens
MindForward4 screens

Verdict

The call

MindLoop and MindForward are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. MindLoop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and MindForward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MindLoop versus MindForward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindLoopMindForward
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer钰 鲜Daniel Martinez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MindLoop

Subscriptions1
  • MindLoop Pro$3.991 Month
2 purchases

MindForward

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is MindLoop free?
MindLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindForward free?
MindForward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindLoop or MindForward have ads?
Neither MindLoop nor MindForward shows ads.

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