i vs DeepYou
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Cultivate mindfulness throughout your day with this app. Set daily intentions, explore related ideas, and receive reminders to stay present. Designed by an artist, it offers a gentle approach to tending your thoughts.
- Daily intention setting
- Explore intention ideas
- Set reminders
- Mindfulness practice
- Artist-designed interface
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A mindfulness app created by artist Anne Ward. Drop In to the present and Tend your thoughts with awareness throughout the day. Begin your day by choosing an intention, flip the card over to read ideas on how to employ it and set reminders to keep aligning to the present.
DeepYou
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DeepYou is a quiet space for self-reflection and emotional balance. It gently invites you to slow down, breathe, and listen inward. Each day, you’ll meet one thoughtful question — a small pause to reconnect with yourself. You can write freely, explore your feelings, and keep a private archive of your reflections. DeepYou is not a coach, nor a therapist. It’s a mirror — calm, neutral, and deeply personal. Everything stays on your device, offline and safe. Features: • Daily reflection question — a mindful pause • Thematic series for deeper exploration (Fear, Confidence, Gratitude…) • Open journaling space without judgment • Private archive of your notes • Minimal design, no notifications, no noise DeepYou helps you cultivate presence, honesty, and inner peace — one question at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepYou at none against i's 1. i's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeepYou asks for nothing beyond the download.
i ships an update every 5 days, DeepYou every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | DeepYou |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gold Sparrow Press LLC | United Pages |
In-app purchases
i
- Upgrade$1.99
DeepYou
No in-app purchases
