# Recess vs Mindfold

The clearest difference is update cadence: Recess at every 2 weeks against Mindfold's every 2 months. Mindfold's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Recess sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mindfold sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Recess ships an update every 2 weeks, Mindfold every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Recess | Mindfold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **36** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THOMAS JOHN GIRGASH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896528302) | [oussama bouziane](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784836929) |

## What reviewers say

### Recess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recess-study-then-scroll/id6777757202)

This app blocks distracting apps until you complete study tasks. It generates flashcards from your notes and quizzes you before allowing access to other applications. Earn your scroll time by building study streaks and improving recall.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation, Study gate to block apps, Multiple choice, T/F, fill-in-the-blank quizzes, Daily study goals and streaks, Spaced repetition scheduling, Web companion for file uploads

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Recess Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Mindfold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfold/id6784836927)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Recess free?

Recess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindfold free?

Mindfold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Recess or Mindfold have ads?

Neither Recess nor Mindfold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Recess or Mindfold?

Recess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mindfold every 2 months. Most recently, Recess was updated on November 10, 2026 and Mindfold on November 10, 2026.

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