Comparison

Calmind vs FocusOnYourself

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

FocusOnYourself

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Focus On Yourself is your daily mental wellness companion. Start each morning with a personalized affirmation that speaks to what matters most to you - then check in with how you're feeling, meditate, and build a streak that keeps you coming back. PERSONALIZED AFFIRMATIONS Choose the categories that resonate with you and receive a fresh affirmation every day: • Confidence & Self-Worth - free • Mindfulness & Calm - free • Health & Body - Pro • Relationships & Love - Pro • Career & Success - Pro • Resilience & Strength - Pro DAILY CHECK-IN Each day, log how you're feeling with a simple mood check-in. It takes seconds, but over time, it builds a picture of your emotional well-being and keeps your streak alive. GUIDED MEDITATION Wind down with guided meditation sessions narrated in a natural-sounding voice. Each session includes a countdown timer so you always know how much time remains - and seamlessly falls back to on-device text-to-speech when needed. STREAK & HISTORY Stay motivated with a daily streak tracker. View your full check-in history on a calendar and see how consistent you've been on your wellness journey. INSIGHTS See your mood patterns at a glance. The Insights tab shows your mood distribution, current and longest streaks, and trends over time - so you can understand yourself better as you build your practice. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Keep your wellness front and centre. Add the Mood or Streak widget to your Home Screen and see your latest check-in at a glance - no need to open the app. APPLE INTELLIGENCE (iPhone 15 Pro and later) Enable on-device AI to generate unique affirmations tailored to your selected categories. Powered by Apple's on-device language model - your data never leaves your device. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No tracking. Your data stays on your iPhone and syncs privately across your own Apple devices via iCloud - we never see it. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all 6 affirmation categories, Apple Intelligence affirmations, and a custom daily reminder time with a Pro subscription. • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $14.99/year A 3-day free trial is available for the monthly plan. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
FocusOnYourself4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calmind at 17.0 against FocusOnYourself's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Calmind sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and FocusOnYourself sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Calmind versus FocusOnYourself: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmindFocusOnYourself
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrainmediaDavid Deak

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
2 purchases

FocusOnYourself

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • Annual Access$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusOnYourself free?
FocusOnYourself is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calmind or FocusOnYourself have ads?
Neither Calmind nor FocusOnYourself shows ads.

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