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Mantra

85
User verdict / 100 High confidence Loved, with caveats

Mantra is highly praised for its positive affirmations and user-friendly design, effectively boosting mood and mindfulness, though some recent users report unauthorized subscription charges and issues with custom affirmation features.

4.8★ lifetime (33,877) Free + in-app purchases since 2017 by Broftware House Yazilim Tasarim Anonim Sirketi updated 2.6 mo ago recent negative 6% 50 reviews across 1 regions
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Mantra is a highly-rated app that provides daily positive affirmations and motivational messages, helping users improve their mindset and reduce anxiety. It is lauded for its intuitive interface, personalization options, and the positive impact it has on daily life, despite a few recent reports of unexpected subscription charges and minor feature glitches.

What users like

  • Provides effective positive affirmations and motivational messages that uplift spirits and improve mindset.R2R3R5R13
  • Offers a user-friendly interface, clean aesthetics, and easy navigation.R4R5R29R33
  • Allows personalization of affirmations and offers useful features like home screen widgets and timely reminders.R8R12R21R32
  • Helps with anxiety and provides a sense of calm and focus.R6R15R16R18

What users complain about

  • Some users reported unauthorized charges for subscriptions, even during a free trial.R1R30
  • Issues with custom affirmations, such as saved affirmations not appearing in collections or inability to pick a voice for them.R31
  • One user found the voice for affirmations to be 'horrible'.R36

Latest update · v5.9.5

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Keep nurturing your positive mindset with Mantra! In this update, we’ve added many new affirmations and made some improvements to enhance your experience. If you're enjoying the app, consider leaving a review for other people! Your reviews mean the world to us, and we read every single one. If you encounter any issues, please email us at [email protected]. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve! Thank you for making Mantra a part of your day.

Recurring themes

Positive Impact positive
Many users report that the app significantly helps with motivation, positivity, mindfulness, and reducing anxiety, often describing it as 'life-changing' or 'uplifting'. The affirmations are seen as effective daily reminders that improve mental and emotional health.R2R3R5R7
User Experience positive
Reviewers consistently praise the app's design, ease of use, and aesthetic appeal. Features like home screen widgets, timely reminders, and personalization options are highly valued. The app is considered superior to similar alternatives.R4R5R8R12
Subscription Issues negative
A small but significant number of recent reviews mention unauthorized charges for subscriptions, with money being taken immediately even when a free trial was advertised. This contradicts the positive experience of most users and is a serious concern.R1R30
Feature Limitations/Bugs negative
Some users experienced issues with custom affirmations, such as saved affirmations disappearing from collections or the inability to select a voice for them instead of recording. One user also disliked the default voice.R31R36

Who it's for

Mantra is for individuals seeking daily motivation, positive reinforcement, and tools to manage anxiety or improve their overall mindset R5R7R13. It's particularly well-suited for those who appreciate a well-designed, easy-to-use app with customizable features like widgets and reminders R4R8R12R21.

Evidence note: The recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, aligning with the high lifetime rating. However, the few negative reviews regarding unauthorized subscription charges are significant and represent a serious issue, despite their low frequency in this sample R1R30. The developer's notes mention adding new affirmations and improvements, which is consistent with the positive feedback on content, but do not address the subscription issues.

Frequently asked

Does Mantra offer a free trial?
Yes, Mantra appears to offer a free trial, but some users have reported being charged immediately for a subscription (e.g., £19.99) without authorization, even when signing up for a free trial R1R30.
Can I personalize affirmations in Mantra?
Yes, Mantra allows users to personalize their affirmations and add their own mantras R8R12. However, one user reported issues with saved custom affirmations not appearing in collections and the inability to pick a voice for them R31.
How does Mantra help with mental well-being?
Mantra helps users by providing daily positive affirmations and motivational messages that uplift spirits, improve mindset, reduce anxiety, and promote mindfulness, acting as a 'verbal hug' or a 'gentle reminder' throughout the day R5R13R20R34.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] 4/5 · GB App: Really good app. Has helped me a lot with focusing on positive action in my life.
  2. [R3] 5/5 · GB Love Mantra!: Great app! It always gives me a great boost of motivation/inspiration! Highly recommend!
  3. [R5] 5/5 · GB Life Changing: Mantra has had a positive impact on my life replacing sources of negativity such as the Daily News. Its the easiest form of mindfulness meditation and is so quick and easy to use Thank you Mantra
  4. [R13] 5/5 · GB Absolutely incredible: I love how much compassion is within the messages when you do your daily mood check-ins! The reassurance and support is second to none, I also love the affirmations that can positively yet easily remind you how to switch your mindset from a negative to a positive one. Thanks so much!
  5. [R4] 5/5 · GB Best of its kind!: Fantastic app! Outshines all other similar apps that I’ve downloaded. They’re one step ahead with app navigation, extra features and app aesthetics. Very high quality aid.
  6. [R29] 5/5 · GB Helpful & Useful App: This app always helps pick me up & pulls me back to reality when lost is overthinking. Beautiful UI & it just works. Thanks guys & kudos on a well made & helpful app.
  7. [R33] 5/5 · GB If you need a little bit of clarity and strength…: Neat app! Easy to use. Fully recommended. 🥰
  8. [R8] 5/5 · GB 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
  9. [R12] 5/5 · GB 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.
  10. [R21] 5/5 · GB 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.
  11. [R32] 5/5 · GB Best app ever: Some of us can’t think of positive affirmations naturally. This app is fantastic- can be timed and used daily. Free app is good for anyone who needs to try.
  12. [R6] 5/5 · GB I am: Good reminders to feel in touch with who you are and how you can have greater peace
  13. [R15] 5/5 · GB Mantra: I love this app thanks it helps me to stay zen
  14. [R16] 5/5 · GB Consistent: Really allows me to reflect regularly and count my blessings
  15. [R18] 4/5 · GB 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
  16. [R1] 1/5 · GB 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😡
  17. [R30] 1/5 · GB Subscription without consent: This company have taken money form my account without my consent - be careful when signing up to it
  18. [R31] 3/5 · GB 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
  19. [R36] 2/5 · GB Mantra: It has a horrible voice
  20. [R7] 5/5 · GB This is helping me daily: Positivity
  21. [R20] 5/5 · GB Such a great app: I honestly love this app. The affirmation notifications are always spot and really help brighten my day. It’s like a gentle reminder or nudge that you’re on the right path, as a busy professional - I am on my phone a lot. This app keeps me mindful throughout the day. Would definitely recommend!
  22. [R34] 5/5 · GB Wonderful app!: I didn’t think this app would have as big an influence on me as a did but it has been brilliant! Id had a real knock to my confidence so was looking for something to help me get my positivity back. The best way I can describe it is it’s as if your best friend is saying something lovely to you throughout the day - it’s a verbal hug!!

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store