Mantra alternatives
Users seek alternatives to Mantra due to unauthorized charges and issues with core features like voice options and affirmation management. Alternatives offer different approaches to affirmations, gratitude journaling, and mindfulness, catering to varied user preferences for customization, pricing, and notification styles.
Why users look for alternatives to Mantra
- Users report unauthorized charges, with money being taken from accounts without consent or despite free trial offers.R1R4R60R63
- Some users find the app's voice for affirmations to be unpleasant.R3R6
- There are issues with affirmations disappearing from collections or not being present after saving.R3
- Users cannot pick a voice for their own affirmations.R3
- Some features are locked, which can be a deterrent for users.R21
The alternatives
I am provides daily positive affirmations that aim to improve self-perception, self-consciousness, and self-image, with users appreciating the positive impact on their mental well-being and relationships R55. It offers lock screen affirmations and can serve as a distraction from 'doom scrolling' . However, some users report issues with frequent, back-to-back notifications and misleading streak alerts R54. There are also concerns about some affirmations being perceived as harmful or misgendering users R53.
Better for: This app is better for users who want frequent, positive affirmations delivered directly to their lock screen and who are looking for an app that can help them feel calmer and more self-loving . It suits those who appreciate the convenience of quick affirmations throughout the day, provided they are comfortable with the notification frequency and content R52R54.
Head-to-head: Mantra vs I amGratitude is an app designed to help users practice gratitude daily, with prompts that are thought-provoking and a user-friendly interface . It is praised for being simple, having an adorable UI, and offering no subscriptions, making it a good free option . Users find it effective for improving mental health and staying grounded R66. However, some users report issues with the app shaming them for missing a day, losing streaks, and technical problems like entries disappearing or posts not opening R68R70. There are also reports of the app reinstalling itself without authorization R71.
Better for: Gratitude is better for users who want a simple, free app to practice daily gratitude journaling and who appreciate thought-provoking prompts . It suits those who prioritize mental well-being through gratitude and a straightforward user interface R66. However, users should be aware of potential issues with streak tracking and app persistence R68R71.
Head-to-head: Mantra vs Gratitude#Mindful provides daily mindset redirection and positive affirmations, helping users to feel grounded and bringing them peace R83R87. Users appreciate its ease of use and its ability to provide positive vibes and energy . Some users, however, dislike recent updates, such as the removal of the 'Smile' reminder, and report receiving 'weird messages' on their home screen R81. There are also complaints about receiving too many affirmations daily when set for only one R79.
Better for: This app is better for users who want daily positive affirmations and mindset redirection to help them cope with struggles and find peace R83R87. It suits those looking for an easy-to-use app that provides consistent positive energy . Users who prefer a single affirmation per day might find its current notification behavior frustrating R79.
Head-to-head: Mantra vs #MindfulThere are too few reviews to judge this alternative effectively.
Better for: There are too few reviews to judge this alternative effectively.
Head-to-head: Mantra vs ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations appThere are too few reviews to judge this alternative effectively.
Better for: There are too few reviews to judge this alternative effectively.
Head-to-head: Mantra vs Manifest AffirmationsUsers should stick with Mantra if they value its aesthetic design, navigation, and extra features, and find its personalized affirmations and mood check-ins highly effective for motivation and positive mindset shifts R11R15. It is also a good choice for those who appreciate timely reminders, a home screen widget, and find the app helps them feel uplifted, calm, and zen R15.
Evidence note: ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app and Manifest Affirmations had too few reviews to provide a meaningful recommendation.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Mantra Week Free Trial: I just subscribed to get a weeks free trial and they have changed £19.99 out of my account straight away without authorisation or even stating the free trial😡
- [R4] Mantra Subscription without consent: This company have taken money form my account without my consent - be careful when signing up to it
- [R60] I am Horrible: I sighed up for a free trial that said it would alert me when it was time to be charged it didn’t and it charged me 75$
- [R63] I am Please stop trying to charge me: Please stop trying to charge me for the year. I can’t download any other apps because it keeps trying to get me to pay $56.99 a year or something like that and I don’t have the money and I can’t download free apps. Please excuse me from that. Thank you.
- [R3] Mantra Nice app: Mantra is good enough and full of motivational affirmations. I have given 3 star because I had grouped some affirmations under collection and for reasons I cannot understand, the number of affirmations I saved are under the names collection but are not present. Secondly, I don’t like the fact that I cannot pick a voice to say my own affirmations, that’s easier than having to record mysel
- [R6] Mantra Mantra: It has a horrible voice
- [R21] Mantra It’s really good but…: I love mantra it keeps me motivated, happy and calm but the only thing that could change is the locked features because I’ve honestly never found an app like this without locked features and often 90% of it is locked in other apps. For the best reviews and ratings, I think you should remove locked features
- [R52] I am ): It puts a smile on my face whenever I hear the familiar sound of the notification. 😄😁
- [R53] I am A few bad apples: Love this app! AND there are a few harmful affirmations. Today’s: “Instead of finding the one I’m gonna go to the gym and become the one.” Sheesh! That’s super gross. This isn’t the first I’ve seen like that. Please review your affirmations. Thx for care & attention :)
- [R54] I am Notifications: There is absolutely no reason why I should receive 5 separate notifications from this app back to back.. less than a minute went by & all of these separate notifications just decided to randomly pop up. App has got to go ✌🏾✌🏾
- [R55] I am Grateful: I am actuall extremely impressed with how majorly and so positively this app has genuinely improved my self perception + my self-conscious + my self-image; I would like to thank each of the creators of the I am - Daily Affirmations app personally if possible but this is close enough ! haha thank you all so much !!
- [R66] Gratitude Excellent for Mental Health: This app is creative and effective in improving mental health.
- [R68] Gratitude Shame feature: This app shames you for missing one day! I had 107 days of journaling, got sick, missed 1 day and this app brought my streak down to day 0, as if all those other days of journaling were nothing!!! Don’t like this app for that shaming feature! As if I’m a loser for not being able to journal everyday
- [R70] Gratitude Great App, No Support: I have enjoyed the app for several years, but when I had an issue with losing entries in process of moving to a new phone, I have reached out to their support 3-4 times at least y email and through the app and have gotten zero response. So I don’t know whether the development team is gone or what the story is, but it makes me question whether I want to keep paying for the
- [R71] Gratitude DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP: I will contact the BBB, as I have never downloaded this app and now every time I delete it, it shows up back on my Home Screen every other day, unauthorized.
- [R79] #Mindful Constantly changing: I have it set for one affirmation per day. It gives me like ten. It’s annoying. I want to focus on one affirmation per day. Not multiple.
- [R81] #Mindful New Update: I’m not totally crazy about a few things with this update. I loved this app but one change in particular really has me missing it greatly. Why did you remove the word Smile on the daily's! I loved those because even when I’d had a bad day I would read the daily and then it would remind me to SMILE I hope that comes back! It was such an important thing to me! Secondly the icon stinks!
- [R83] #Mindful Helps me ground me: This truly helps me daily. And is usually relatable.
- [R87] #Mindful Daily Mindset Redirection: Everyday has been a struggle in my head. It’s almost as though, I am trying to survive by pushing my self down and away. I get these daily and most of the time. I get guided back to where I want to be. Thank you.
- [R11] Mantra Perfect: I love mantra and how you can personalise your affirmations. The widget on the home screen is a nice size also. Love it xx
- [R15] Mantra Mantras: Amazing app. Timely reminders with option to add own mantra. It brings me back on course when things seem to get busy. Thank you for sharing this gift with the world. I needed it.
- [R24] Mantra Powerfully positive: This app brings so much positivity and focus to my day. Ensure you add the widget to your homepage that is what makes all the difference. Worth the small cost. Would recommend to all wanting daily positive vibes.
Synthesized from 92 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store