Comparison

Calmind vs Have Fun, Try Hard

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Flickering Light Stimulation (FLS)
  • Binaural beats and ASMR
  • Structured daily wellness plan
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Gratitude journal
  • Nature soundscapes
  • 500+ customizable sessions
Features
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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/

About

Have Fun, Try Hard

Features
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Have Fun, Try Hard is a fun and encouraging climbing companion designed to help kids (and grownups!) track their bravery, effort, and progress while bouldering. Whether you’re trying something scary, taking a fall, or reaching a new hold, HFTH helps turn every climb into a small win. Celebrate each tick with playful animations and sounds, and earn points toward fun rewards! It’s not about climbing the hardest routes — it’s about showing up, trying hard, and being brave. • Tap to track small wins like falling, trying something new, or reaching a high hold • Celebrate each effort with a joyful sound and silly animated GIF • Submit your climbing session and look back on what you’ve achieved • Unlock custom rewards like “Pick Daddy’s Route” or “Climbing Smoothie!” • Built for bouldering kids and supportive parents or coaches Made with love, laughter, and lots of chalk.

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
Have Fun, Try Hard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Have Fun, Try Hard at none against Calmind's 8. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Calmind sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Have Fun, Try Hard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Calmind versus Have Fun, Try Hard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmindHave Fun, Try Hard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrainmediawepul

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Calmind

Subscriptions7
  • 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 Premium3 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Calmind Premium1 Year trial$89.991 Year
  • Calmind Premium$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Calmind Premium$299.00
None

Have Fun, Try Hard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Have Fun, Try Hard free?
Have Fun, Try Hard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calmind or Have Fun, Try Hard have ads?
Neither Calmind nor Have Fun, Try Hard shows ads.

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