Calmind vs Mindabout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calmind
This app uses science-backed flashlight stimulation and binaural beats to guide users into deep relaxation and sleep. It offers a structured daily wellness plan including guided breathing, journaling, and nature sounds. Designed for those who struggle with stress, sleep, or quieting their minds, it provides a unique approach to mental wellness.
- Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS)
- Binaural beats and ASMR
- Structured daily wellness plan
- Guided breathing exercises
- Gratitude journal
- Nature soundscapes
- 500+ customizable sessions
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Unlock deep relaxation in 10 minutes using science-backed flashlight meditation. Turn your phone into a mental wellness device – no meditation experience needed. Calmind uses scientifically-designed Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS) to guide your brain into deep relaxation in minutes. Unlike any other app, Calmind transforms your phone's flash into a personal wellness tool that quiets mental noise instantly – no sitting still, no clearing your mind required. Not peace of mind. Peace FROM mind. ———————————— HOW IT WORKS Your phone's flashlight emits precise light patterns that gently synchronize your brainwaves – guiding you into a semi-meditative state within minutes. Paired with binaural beats, ASMR, and ambient soundscapes, each session delivers a deeply immersive experience you have to feel to believe. ———————————— YOUR DAILY WELLNESS PLAN Calmind structures your day so you never have to guess what to do: → Vision: Your daily FLS light session (Relax, Sleep, Focus, Migraine Relief, Mind Exploration, Mood Elevation, Cognitive Clarity, Neuronal Health) → Breathe: Science-backed breathing exercises to calm your nervous system instantly → Safeplace: Your private gratitude journal for daily reflection and emotional clarity → Stories: Guided audio experiences for winding down before sleep → Nature: Relaxing nature sounds and ambient soundscapes 500+ customizable sessions. One structured daily plan. ———————————— WHO IT'S FOR Calmind was built for people who: - Have tried meditation and couldn't stick with it - Struggle to fall asleep or quiet racing thoughts - Want fast stress relief without pharmaceutical solutions - Are curious about altered states of consciousness – drug-free - Deal with anxiety, burnout, or chronic mental fatigue ———————————— WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "As a psychonaut, I found Calmind to be incredibly rewarding. During my first session, I experienced an unexpected emotional release." — Matthew M. "I've tried many relaxation apps, but nothing compares to Calmind. It helped me achieve a deeper connection with myself." — Anna W. "It's like having a reset button for my brain." — Grace K. ———————————— GO PREMIUM Unlock the full Calmind experience with Premium: - Unlimited access to all 8 FLS programs and 500+ sessions - Full library of binaural beats, ASMR, and nature soundscapes - Exclusive sleep stories and guided audio experiences - Regular new content and program updates Your first FLS session is always free. Your Safeplace journal is free forever. ———————————— START YOUR RESET TODAY Download Calmind and experience deep relaxation in your first session. Whether you're battling insomnia, anxiety, burnout, or just need a mental reset – Calmind is the most uniquely effective wellness app you haven't tried yet. ———————————— IMPORTANT: Not suitable for individuals with epilepsy or photosensitive conditions. Recommended for users 18+. Consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns. Terms: https://calmind.com/terms-and-conditions/
Mindabout
This mindfulness app helps improve health, happiness, and reduce stress with over 100 guided sessions. It offers tools for breathing exercises, capturing and reflecting on moments, and building a community.
- Guided mindfulness sessions
- Breathing exercises
- Moment capture and reflection
- Personalized scenic journeys
- Community building
- Social media sharing
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Mindabout is a way of life Mindfulness App to boost Health, Happiness and Reduce Stress. Make Mindabout your powerful Mindfulness companion and use it anytime. With over 100+ Sessions the Mindabout App has been designed to help you and your community with every aspect of life. Begin your extraordinary journey and explore your splendid mind and body. *Stay calm with Breathe* Breathe is a tool you can use on silent when you feel you need to take a moment to yourself, in a meeting or on a date, or when you are having an emergency. Discover ONE ONE is a dynamic technology allowing you to photograph and later reflect on all those special moments in time. Our smart piece of technology sits within your Mindabout Mindfulness App. What could be simpler? In essence, it’s your mindful space. Create your own scenic journey ONE is a tool to allow you to capture images and create your own Mind Library. Share your Moments You can share your moments on your Social Media Platform because the best view is your view. Create your Community ONE will help you enhance your community. You will begin to experience afresh things that you have been taking for granted. *SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING TERMS* Mindabout offers subscription option £59.99 per year Please go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calmind at 88% against Mindabout's 0%. Calmind also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Mindabout's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 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
Both are free to download. Calmind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Mindabout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Calmind holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calmind has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Calmind's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mindabout's.
Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, Mindabout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calmind | Mindabout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (49 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Brainmedia | Enjoy TEFL Ltd |
Customer experience
Calmind
Mindabout
In-app purchases
Calmind
- Calmind Premium$9.997 Days
- Calmind Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Calmind premium$14.991 Month
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- Calmind Premium3 Days trial$44.993 Months
- Calmind premium 1yr7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Calmind Premium3 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Calmind Premium1 Year trial$89.991 Year
- Calmind Premium$89.991 Year
- Calmind Premium$299.00
Mindabout
- Quaterly$39.993 Months
- Yearly$79.991 Year
- Lifetime$159.99









