Comparison

Calmind vs 6th Mind

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

6th Mind

This app offers Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) therapy to help manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and burnout. It uses light and sound patterns based on clinical data to promote brain activity balance. Users can follow personalized protocols or choose flexible sessions for relief and relaxation.

Highlights
  • Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) therapy
  • Clinically-based approach
  • Personalized therapy protocols
  • Flexible session options
  • Combines light and sound
  • Privacy-first data handling
Features
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Get relief from depression, anxiety, insomnia and burnout with AVE (Audio-Visual Entrainment) - a clinically-based approach combining binaural beats, isochronic tones, and stroboscopic light. Headphones recommended for the strongest effect; sessions still work without them. Built on data from 1000+ real therapy sessions. • FREE - No ads, no subscription needed • Clinically-based - Built on real therapy session data • NEW Headset Mode - Use a low-cost 3D-printable headset to turn your phone's screen into a full-field light source for deeper, less distracting sessions • NEW Eyes-open sessions - Watch the patterns directly, with gentle pre-session animations • NEW Mental 6-packs - Themed bundles of six sessions, ready to play offline • NEW Enhance your routine - Add 40 Hz mental clarity or better-sleep sessions to your day • Flexible use - Follow personalized protocol or choose any session • Your pace - 11-minute full sessions or 6-minute short versions • Science-backed AVE therapy - Combines light and sound • Complements traditional treatment - Use alongside therapy or medication • Privacy-first - Your data stays private HOW IT WORKS: Two ways to use the app: GUIDED PROTOCOL: • Complete initial assessment questionnaire • Receive personalized 15-day therapy protocol • Follow AI-optimized session sequence • Track progress with adaptive adjustments • Optionally enhance your routine: add mental clarity (40 Hz) or better-sleep sessions, up to three sessions a day, each with its own reminder time FLEXIBLE SESSIONS: • Browse all available AVE sessions • Choose sessions based on your current needs • Select 11-minute full or 6-minute short versions • Install Mental 6-packs - themed bundles of six sessions in their own home screen section • Use anytime for quick relief or deep relaxation NEW IN VERSION 2: • Headset Mode - with a simple 3D-printable headset, your phone's screen (not just the camera flash) delivers the light, filling your field of view for stronger, less distracting sessions • Eyes-open mode with calming pre-session animations • Mental 6-packs - themed session bundles, installed with a free account and synced across your devices • Enhance your routine - extra mental clarity sessions built around 40 Hz, the gamma frequency studied for focus and memory, and better-sleep sessions that ease you down into Delta • Still free, no ads, no subscription needed WHAT IS AVE THERAPY? Audio-Visual Entrainment combines binaural beats, isochronic tones, and rhythmic light to help balance brain activity. The light reaches you through your phone's camera flash or, in Headset Mode, its screen. Headphones are recommended for the strongest effect - they add a binaural beat layer on top of the tones - but because the isochronic tones work through any speaker, sessions still work without them. Sessions follow a carefully sequenced frequency journey with gradual transitions, not a single fixed tone. Developed in a practice office with a psychotherapist and a consulting psychiatrist, grounded in data from 1000+ sessions. WHO IT'S FOR: • People with depression seeking additional support tools • Those managing anxiety and panic attacks • Anyone struggling with insomnia or sleep issues • Professionals dealing with burnout • People wanting science-backed mental wellness support WHY 6TH MIND: Science-based approach to mental wellness. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, burnout, or just need help relaxing and sleeping better, our methods are grounded in psychology and refined through 1000+ sessions in our practice office. Can be used alongside traditional therapy and medication. Download free today.

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
6th Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 6th Mind at none against Calmind's 9. 6th Mind also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Calmind's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, 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. Calmind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 6th Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

6th Mind holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, 6th Mind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Calmind versus 6th Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmind6th Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (60 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrainmediaSixth Technology EOOD

Customer experience

Calmind

All ratings45 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%

6th Mind

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Calmind

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Calmind Premium$299.00
None

6th Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 6th Mind free?
6th Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Calmind or 6th Mind?
6th Mind is rated higher. Calmind averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while 6th Mind averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Calmind or 6th Mind have ads?
Neither Calmind nor 6th Mind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calmind or 6th Mind?
Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, and 6th Mind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Calmind was updated on October 23, 2026 and 6th Mind on October 25, 2026.

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