Comparison

Calmind vs MemoryFy

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

MemoryFy

This app assists seniors with memory challenges and their caregivers. It offers smart reminders, a memory vault for important information, voice commands, and brain games. A caregiver dashboard provides remote management and monitoring capabilities.

Highlights
  • Smart reminders for medications, tasks, and appointments
  • Memory vault for storing personal items, locations, and people
  • Voice commands for hands-free operation
  • Cognitive brain games for mental stimulation
  • AI-powered smart suggestions for routines
  • Caregiver dashboard for remote monitoring and management
  • Accessible design with large fonts and high contrast
Features
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Know Mom took her pills, without calling five times. MemoryFy is a gentle, voice-first companion for a parent living with memory loss, and the family who cares for them. Set medication and daily reminders from your own phone; they arrive on your parent's phone with big buttons and a spoken prompt. If a reminder is missed, you get a quiet alert. Everything else stays calm. NEW: YOUR VOICE AND INSTANT “DONE” NOTIFICATIONS • Record a short message in your own voice when you set a reminder; your parent's phone plays it when it's time, even when locked. • Get a notification the moment your parent marks a reminder done, so you know without calling. FOR YOUR PARENT • Reminders for medication, meals and routines, repeated every day • One-tap "Done" — or just say it • A calm day clock: the day, the date and the part of the day, dimmed at night • "My family": the faces and names of the people who matter • "Where are my glasses?" — voice search across saved memories • Brain games designed for cognitive support, not high scores • Large text and simple screens, designed for older adults FOR YOU, THE CAREGIVER • Set up your parent's phone for them: no email or password needed, their phone joins with a code • Create and change reminders remotely • Get alerted only when something is missed, in your own time zone • See the day at a glance: done, pending, missed • Invite brothers, sisters and carers to share the care • Optional location and health check-ins, only if your parent turns them on • FaceTime built in: one tap to call FAMILY PLAN Everything on your parent's phone is free, always. The optional Family plan adds what a family needs to care together: invite other caregivers, care for more than one parent, a daily summary every evening, pattern insights, and unlimited memories and family photos. One plan covers everyone caring for the same parent. Smart voice for your parent: say it any way you like; unlimited with the Family plan (free: 10 a day). Try it free for 14 days, no card needed; then $9.99/month or $79/year. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your family's memories are yours. Encrypted in transit and at rest. No ads, no data brokers, no tracking. Sign in with Apple, Google or email. Free to start. Questions? support@memoryfy.org Terms of Use: https://memoryfy.org/terms Privacy Policy: https://memoryfy.org/privacy

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
MemoryFy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MemoryFy at 5.0 against Calmind's 4.4. MemoryFy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Calmind's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calmind sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and MemoryFy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MemoryFy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calmind has 60 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Calmind's written reviews are positive against 100% of MemoryFy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, MemoryFy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Calmind versus MemoryFy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmindMemoryFy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (60 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrainmediaDmitriy Barash

Customer experience

Calmind

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

MemoryFy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
2 purchases

MemoryFy

Subscriptions2
  • Family plan (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Family plan (Annual)$79.001 Year

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoryFy free?
MemoryFy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calmind or MemoryFy?
MemoryFy is rated higher. Calmind averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while MemoryFy averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Calmind or MemoryFy have ads?
Neither Calmind nor MemoryFy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calmind or MemoryFy?
Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, and MemoryFy every 2 days. Most recently, Calmind was updated on October 23, 2026 and MemoryFy on October 26, 2026.

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