Comparison

Stride vs Mind Refresh

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

Head to head
About

Stride

Features
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Stride is the interval timer and workout tracker for people who like to train on their own terms. Build your own HIIT, Tabata, or circuit routines, run them with a clean full-screen timer, and let Stride keep the record — all in one simple, ad-free app. DESIGN YOUR WORKOUTS • Create routines with custom work and rest intervals, rounds, and a color • Precise control — set minutes and seconds exactly how you want • Build anything: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits, stretching, or breath work RUN WITH A SMART TIMER • Big, glanceable scoreboard timer with a 3-2-1 countdown (skippable) • Beeps and vibration cue every work and rest change — train eyes-free • See the current interval, round, and overall progress at a glance TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Every finished workout is logged to a calendar automatically • Color-coded days show what you trained at a glance • Stats break down your time by day and by workout STAY ORGANIZED • Keep training notes — form cues, goals, personal bests — right in the app • Light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads, no accounts, no sign-in • All your data stays on your device and is never uploaded • Export and import your own backups anytime Whether it's a quick 4-minute Tabata or a full circuit session, Stride helps you plan it, run it, and track it. Design your workout, hit start, and go.

About

Mind Refresh

Features
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Mind Refresh is a free self-help app for mood check-ins, 3-minute CBT & ACT exercises, guided journaling, and optional AI reflection — with your data stored on your device by default. • Daily check-in & 7-day personalized path after WHO-5 / GAD-7 / PHQ-9 • 12 guided journal templates + three-column thought record • Crisis safety protocol on PHQ-9 item 9 (988 & international resources) • Local weekly insights & PDF/Markdown export — no hard paywall on essentials • English-first; core path, assessments, and safety features stay free Pause racing thoughts with 3-minute practices, guided journals, and a 7-day path—then turn what feels tangled into one small next step. App Description When your mind won’t slow down, you don’t have to force yourself to figure everything out at once. Mind Refresh helps you start where you are: name what you’re feeling, ground yourself in the present, put the facts into words, and choose one small next step. With Mind Refresh, you can: • Daily Check-Ins Quickly record your mood and emotional state, then notice how they change over time. • 3-Minute Practices Use guided breathing, sensory grounding, muscle relaxation, and other short exercises to bring your attention back to the present. • 7-Day Self-Help Paths Complete one manageable step each day and build practical ways to respond to difficult moments. • Guided Journaling Use structured prompts to separate facts from worries, identify thinking patterns, and clarify your next action. • Talk to Hui When your thoughts feel crowded, use optional AI chat to express what’s on your mind and explore what may be bothering you. • CBT & ACT Coaches Work through structured thought-reframing and grounding sessions informed by CBT and ACT. Some Coach features require a Mind Refresh Plus subscription. • Wellbeing Self-Assessments Use WHO-5, GAD-7, and PHQ-9 self-assessment tools and review your history over time. Results are for informational purposes only and are not a medical diagnosis. • Privacy & Data Export Journal entries and core records are stored on your device by default. Export your records as Markdown or PDF. Online features, including AI chat, require network processing. Mind Refresh doesn’t ask you to feel better immediately. It helps you pause, come back to the present, and take the next step when you’re ready. Mind Refresh is a self-help tool, not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://tokenhome.asia/terms-en Privacy Policy: https://tokenhome.asia/privacy-en

Screenshots

Stride4 screens
Mind Refresh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride at none against Mind Refresh's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Mind Refresh sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stride ships an update every 10 days, Mind Refresh every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Stride versus Mind Refresh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrideMind Refresh
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMinseong Jeon海勇 叶

In-app purchases

None

Stride

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mind Refresh

Subscriptions2
  • Mind Refresh Plus — Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Mind Refresh Plus — Yearly1 Year trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mind Refresh free?
Mind Refresh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stride or Mind Refresh have ads?
Neither Stride nor Mind Refresh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stride or Mind Refresh?
Stride ships an update every 10 days, and Mind Refresh every 11 days. Most recently, Stride was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mind Refresh on November 5, 2026.

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