Thrum vs Anima
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Thrum
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Thrum is a silent, haptic focus timer for the ADHD brain. Feel time pass on your wrist โ no numbers, no noise. A gentle, rhythmic pulse keeps you anchored, even when the screen is off. โข Time-hiding focus sessions โ a filling ring, never a clock โข Works screen-off with reliable, gentle haptics (never a shock) โข Interval cues that nudge you through the day โข Transparent, one-tap cancel. No ads, ever. Thrum is a focus & time-awareness tool, not a medical or treatment device. Thrum Pro Unlock custom haptic patterns, unlimited cue schedules, and focus stats. Available as a Monthly or Yearly auto-renewable subscription (with a 7-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same price and period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thrum.webkodingtheme.com/privacy.html
Anima
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You've tried to meditate. You downloaded the app, sat down, started counting your breaths....and your mind wandered off somewhere around four. So you decided you're just bad at this. You're not. Counting is a thought, and you can't quiet a busy mind with another thought. What can hold attention is perhaps something you can feel: a steady, physical rhythm to come back to each time you drift. Anima is that anchor. A gentle pulse that rises and falls with your breath, so following it takes no counting and no willpower. Close your eyes and just feel it. When your mind wanders (and it will) the pulse is right there to come back to. It was built by someone who spent three years failing to make meditation stick, until a breath they could feel finally made it consistent. This is that, made into an app. โ Apple Watch + iPhone โ Practice on your wrist for an eyes-closed, screen-free session, or on your phone with full-screen visuals. Your settings stay in sync across both. โ A breath you can feel, hear, and see โ The pulse is quickens and softens with the natural arc of your inhale and exhale, so the rhythm feels alive rather than mechanical. Feel it as vibrations on your wrist through your watch or while holding your phone in your lap. Hear the pulse through your earbuds or out loud. โ A living sphere โ A field of light gently expands and contracts with your breath. Watch it, or let it fade to the edge of awareness as you rest with your eyes closed. Choose from a curated set of palettes, or craft your own. โ No streaks. Nothing to keep up with. โ No points, no leaderboards, no streak to protect. Just a breath to come back to, for as long as you need it. Completed sessions log mindful minutes to Apple Health. โ Make it yours โ Adjust session length, breath patterns (box, 4-7-8, and more), haptic intensity, and palettes. Build a practice that fits your day. Start with a 7-day free trial. After that, continue with a subscription ($0.99/month or $9.99/year) or a one-time lifetime unlock ($19.99). No ads. No accounts to create. No data sold. Anima isn't about doing more. It's about giving your attention one steady thing to hold and letting everything else settle into stillness. Anima supports general relaxation and mindfulness. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. Terms of Use: https://alterras.app/anima-terms ยท Privacy Policy: https://alterras.app/anima-privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anima at 17.0 against Thrum's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Thrum sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Anima sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Thrum | Anima |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arif OZELCI | Alterras LLC |
In-app purchases
Thrum
- Thrum Pro โ Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Thrum Pro โ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Thrum Pro โ Lifetime$59.99
Anima
- Anima Access (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Anima Access (Yearly)$9.991 Year
- Anima Lifetime$19.99









