Comparison

Calmind vs Kadd

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

Kadd

Features
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Kadd is your training log and your crew in one app. Underneath, a progression engine that keeps your numbers honest. On top, a feed where you and your friends compete on the work. And now it comes with a coach. TRAIN Fast logging built for the gym floor: sets, reps, weight, plates math, rest timer, and a live view of the session as you go. Follow one of the starter programmes or build your own. The progression engine raises your working weight only when you've earned it, so the number on the bar is always real. KADD COACH (Pro) Tell the coach how long you've got, where you're training and how you feel. It writes today's session from your own data: the muscles falling behind, the kit you actually have (a hotel room counts), the exercises you've banned, the injuries it should work around. Every weight and rep target comes from your logged history, not a template. Rough night? It goes easier. Every Monday it reviews your week and tells it straight. KADD FUEL (Pro) Point your camera at your food. Scan a meal by photo, text or barcode and Fuel reads its calories and macros, set against targets from your own goal and bodyweight. Fix anything with a tap. Estimates stay editable, never dressed up as precise. YOUR CLUB Add your gym friends with an invite code or find them by @handle. Share a session to the feed when you're proud of it, with a photo if you want. Friends see only what you choose to post. Likes, comments, and a leaderboard that resets every Monday. Feeling brave? Opt into the Global room: everyone on Kadd, one board, in or out anytime. THE GRAFT Scoring is built on Graft: it pays for sessions done, habits kept, streaks and personal bests, not for junk volume. A beginner and a veteran compete on even ground, and there's a new winner every week. Milestones mark the lifetime work. HABITS AND HEALTH Daily habits with streaks: water, sleep, creatine, or your own. Connect WHOOP or Apple Health to see sleep, recovery and training load next to your training. Bodyweight log, widgets and a Live Activity for the lock screen. Your training data is yours. Nothing is public unless you opt in, and nothing is shared unless you post it. The club is free, forever. Kadd Coach and Kadd Fuel are part of Kadd Pro. TRAIN HARD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dtegmvukfllgesidcqgu.supabase.co/functions/v1/site/privacy

Screenshots

Calmind4 screens
Kadd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kadd at none against Calmind's 9. Kadd also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Kadd asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, Kadd every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Calmind versus Kadd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmindKadd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (60 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB130 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrainmediaSaif Alfardan

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

Kadd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calmind free?
Calmind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kadd free?
Kadd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calmind or Kadd have ads?
Neither Calmind nor Kadd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calmind or Kadd?
Calmind ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kadd every 5 days. Most recently, Calmind was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kadd on October 25, 2026.

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