# Minds.com vs APPICS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Minds.com at 1.6K against APPICS's 14. Minds.com also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). APPICS's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minds.com sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minds.com holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minds.com has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Minds.com's written reviews are positive against 90% of APPICS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Minds.com ships an update every 5 weeks, APPICS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minds.com | APPICS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscom/id961771928/reviews)** | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MINDS.ORG, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/961771927) | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) |

## What reviewers say

### Minds.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindscom/id961771928)

An open-source social network focused on internet freedom, privacy, and free speech. Users can earn crypto rewards and have control over their social media experience. The platform prioritizes transparency and community governance.

**Highlights:** Open source platform, Free speech focus, Privacy protection, Earn crypto rewards, Community governance, Transparent algorithms

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Daily Test Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $69.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Boost.Consumable $1 | $1.00 | one-time |
| Boost.Consumable $10 | $10.00 | one-time |
| Boost.Consumable $30 | $30.00 | one-time |
| Boost.Consumable $300 | $300.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🔒 Uncensored platform
- 💰 Ability to earn crypto
- 🗣️ Supports free speech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 🤷‍♂️ Limited user base
- 🤖 Presence of bots/trolls

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent video playback
- Posting/commenting problems

**Requested features**

- Improved search and discovery
- Better content organization
- Integration with other platforms
- Enhanced moderation tools


### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minds.com free?

Minds.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is APPICS free?

APPICS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minds.com or APPICS?

Minds.com is rated higher. Minds.com averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while APPICS averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Minds.com or APPICS have ads?

Both Minds.com and APPICS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minds.com or APPICS?

Minds.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and APPICS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Minds.com was updated on September 29, 2026 and APPICS on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*