Comparison

SchemaBuddy vs MindState

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

Head to head
About

SchemaBuddy

Features
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Do you keep running into the same patterns? SchemaBuddy helps you understand why and what you can do differently. This app was developed to support schema therapy and helps you gain insight into your schemas, modes, and coping styles. With SchemaBuddy you can: –Recognize and track your mood and modes –Gain insight into your patterns –Practice healthier ways of dealing with emotions Use the app during or outside of therapy, at moments when you get stuck or react automatically. Work step by step towards more self-insight, control, and resilience.

About

MindState

Features
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MindState is a calm sound studio for sleep, relaxation, focus, and deeper meditation. Most sound apps hand you fixed presets. MindState lets you shape gentle, personal listening sessions around the way you actually unwind, then save them and return whenever you need them. Sleep and wind down Ease toward rest with soft evening soundscapes. Quiet tones, gentle noise, and nature sounds like rain, ocean waves, and wind fade in and out smoothly, so nothing jolts you awake. Relax and ease stress Let your mind settle after a long day. Warm tones and natural ambience such as campfire, stream, crickets, and birdsong create a softer space for breathing, journaling, stretching, or simply resting. Meditate more deeply Build spacious, steady sessions for breathwork, body scans, and quiet reflection. Layer calm tones with ambience to fade out distractions and stay present. Focus and study Settle into reading, studying, writing, or deep work with steady, repeatable sound you can keep coming back to. Made to fit you Everyone responds to sound differently. What soothes one person can feel too busy for another. MindState gives you simple control over tone, volume, layers, and length, so each session feels right for your ears and your routine. A calm, simple way to listen - Start from a library of ready-made mixes - Adjust them in a few taps, or fine-tune every detail - Set how long each session lasts - Add your own audio when you want - Schedule gentle listening routines for morning or night - Preview before you save - Share a mix with a simple QR code - Listen with headphones, or use speaker-friendly tones without them - Available in 8 languages Create a mix. Listen. Adjust it until it feels right. Save it, and come back whenever you want to rest, reset, or focus. MindState is a tool for everyday calm, not a medical product. Use it in the way that helps you feel more rested, settled, and present. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mindstatelabs.com/privacy/

Screenshots

SchemaBuddy3 screens
MindState4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindState at 15.0 against SchemaBuddy's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SchemaBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MindState sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SchemaBuddy versus MindState: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchemaBuddyMindState
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereHealthfabriekMindState Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SchemaBuddy

One-time1
  • Full version$6.99
3 purchases

MindState

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • Campanillas de barra de chakra$3.99

Questions

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

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