Head-to-head

Mantra vs #Mindful

Mantra 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Winner Tie

#Mindful 4.8★ · Free to download 78

Mantra offers more customization and content variety for those willing to pay, while #Mindful excels in providing consistent, free, and genuinely calming daily affirmations.

Full reviews: Mantra · #Mindful

Mantra and #Mindful both provide daily affirmations, with Mantra offering extensive customization and content behind a paywall, and #Mindful focusing on simple, consistent, and often deeply impactful free daily messages, though some users find its paid features expensive.

Head to head

Content Quality & Variety edge: #Mindful^R2^R3^R7^R9

Mantra Mantra users generally appreciate the quality and variety of affirmations, finding them inspiring, motivating, and effective for a positive mindset ^R2^R9. Some long-term users, however, note that content can become repetitive or less inspiring over time without new updates ^R3^R7.

#Mindful #Mindful's affirmations are frequently described as beautiful, wise, gentle, and deeply impactful, often resonating with users during difficult times ^R69^R70. Users appreciate the simple, powerful messages and the wisdom from various sources ^R70.

Ease of Use & Features edge: Mantra^R37^R40^R43^R47

Mantra Mantra is praised for being easy to use, with features like customizable music, backgrounds, and the ability to record affirmations in one's own voice ^R47. Users also like the widget functionality and push notifications ^R37^R43. However, some report glitches with saving categories ^R40 and issues with notification frequency .

#Mindful #Mindful is described as easy to use and relaxing, with users appreciating its simple interface and the 7-second check-ins . The app offers calming music and daily reminders ^R69^R70^R77^R81. Some users, however, dislike recent updates, including changes to the icon and the removal of the 'Smile' prompt , and one user found a lock screen widget message 'creepy' .

Reliability & Support tie^R6^R37^R45^R51

Mantra Mantra generally functions as advertised, with users reporting consistent daily affirmations and reminders ^R37^R45. However, there are serious concerns about billing, with one user reporting an unauthorized yearly charge after selecting a weekly option and difficulty finding subscription management within the app ^R6.

#Mindful #Mindful has faced issues with recent updates, including reports of the app becoming buggy and crashing . Some users also report receiving too many notifications despite setting it for one per day ^R51.

Price & Value edge: #Mindful^R4^R5^R6^R11

Mantra Mantra is a free app with in-app purchases, but many core features are locked behind a subscription ^R4^R11^R22. While some users anticipate subscribing after a free trial ^R5, others feel the app is not worth the cost, especially after unexpected charges ^R6.

#Mindful #Mindful is free to download and offers significant value in its free tier, with users appreciating the consistent positive thoughts and peaceful music without ads or charges ^R88^R98. However, some advanced features are locked behind a 'patron' subscription, which some find too expensive ^R56^R95.

Pick Mantra if

you are looking for an affirmation app with extensive customization options, including recording your own voice and choosing backgrounds, and are willing to pay for a subscription to unlock all features ^R5^R47.

Pick #Mindful if

you prefer a simple, free app that delivers consistent, calming, and often profound daily affirmations with peaceful music, and you prioritize genuine emotional support over extensive customization ^R70^R88.

Evidence note: Mantra has significantly more reviews, leading to a broader range of feedback, including more detailed complaints about pricing and subscription management. #Mindful's reviews, while fewer, are overwhelmingly positive regarding its core offering, with fewer detailed complaints.

Frequently asked

Is Mantra truly free, or does it require payment?

Mantra is free to download, but many of its features, including access to a wider range of affirmations and customization options, are locked behind a subscription ^R4^R11^R22. Some users have reported unexpected charges for subscriptions ^R6.

What kind of content does #Mindful offer?

#Mindful provides daily mindfulness affirmations, often accompanied by calming music, designed to promote positivity, reduce stress, and encourage self-love ^R69^R70^R77^R81. It also includes quotes from philosophers like Seneca and Gibran ^R70.

Can I customize the affirmations or app appearance in Mantra?

Yes, Mantra offers customization options such as choosing different fonts for the lock screen, selecting background music and backdrops, and even recording affirmations in your own voice ^R5^R7^R16^R47. You can also customize the number of messages you receive daily ^R45.

Does #Mindful have a paid version, and what does it cost?

#Mindful has a paid 'patron' option to unlock more features, which some users have noted as being expensive, with one review mentioning a price of $50 a year ^R56^R95. However, many users find the free version to be very valuable and sufficient ^R88^R98.

What reviewers actually said

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[R2] Mantra 4/5 · US Love: I love this so much sometimes I feel sad or mad and I listen to this it helps me feel better
[R3] Mantra 3/5 · US Good: At the beginning i started receiving good daily mantras , very inspiring and very helpful, but later it was just a a simple sentence with no inspiration
[R7] Mantra 4/5 · US Start the day: I enjoy background music more than anything. 🙃 I’m trying to embrace the positivity although sometimes it just doesn’t resonate. Sometimes the mantras are spot on and sometimes it’s a source for much laughter Either way, A win win. I’ve been using the app for a number of years- new mantras/app refresh would be great.
[R9] Mantra 5/5 · US I love using mantra: I think this is a great app and i love the affirmation i receive and glad to share it forward.
[R37] Mantra 5/5 · US Simple and Effective: I've used Mantra for about three years now, if you're a spiritual person or even just someone who likes little reminders of positivity I highly recommend. I add the widgets to my lock screen and home screen and speak them everytime they pop up! The app functions exactly as advertised and that's so rare I had to write a review about it!
[R40] Mantra 4/5 · US Liking it so far: I’m liking the app so far, it’s easy to use and not too intrusive. Only glitch so far, is every time I make a category, it doesn’t save it, so that’s kind of frustrating. I’m not sure why it’s doing that.
[R43] Mantra 5/5 · US Best spontaneous download I made (and actually kept).: I honestly love this app so much. I love the widget on my home screen and love the push notifications. Thank you for making it simple and cost-accessible!
[R47] Mantra 5/5 · US Simple yet Effective: I love how you can record affirmations in your own voice. Plus the options of sessions that relate to different goals with the ability to customize music and backgrounds make it extra special.
[R6] Mantra 1/5 · US Took my money need refund: I signed up for a 1 week basis to see if I like this ap. It was cool and brought positive reminders, however, I had an unexpected charge yesterday for 32$. This app is not worth 30$ and I didn’t even select the yearly option I specifically selected the week and they decided to charge me For the year. On the app there is also not a way to manage your subscriptions that I
[R45] Mantra 4/5 · US I love it: This app is so wonderful and uplifting! I love when positive messages pop up to remind me how blessed I am. Even at night it reminds me to have a peaceful sleep and to rest. I also love that it gives me the option of how many messages I want to receive daily 🥰
[R51] #Mindful 1/5 · US 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.
[R4] Mantra 1/5 · US I am app BETTER: Basically every single option on this app is locked I think you can get random affirmations during
[R5] Mantra 4/5 · US Love it but a few suggestions!: So far I’m really liking it! I do wish there was more customization with the theme. Like a color wheel and being able to upload your own background! And if you could choose a different font for the lockscreen version. I also would like to see less ai art used as covers for the sessions :( Other than those qualms, I anticipate subscribing after my free trial!
[R11] Mantra 4/5 · US I love mantra but: I don’t like how many things you need a subscription for
[R22] Mantra 4/5 · US An awesome app with some cons: Don’t get me wrong, it really helps with my mental heath and negative-self talk! But you have to pay extra for some priorities but you can use the app without payment, just you don’t get the same privileges as people who pay. I’m not sure if the app does this without payment but it gives me an affirmation everyday( cause I payed for it) but in general it’s a very go
[R69] #Mindful 5/5 · US N: This daily mindfulness affirmations app is a wonderful tool for anyone who wants to start their day with positivity and peace. The app provides encouraging affirmations that help build confidence, reduce stress, and promote self-love. Each message is simple, powerful, and easy to understand, making it perfect for people of all ages. I especially like how the app sends daily reminders, which hel
[R70] #Mindful 5/5 · US Beautiful: This is such a beautiful, wise and gentle app. Somehow it manages to pop up with messages absolutely appropriate to the moment and remind me to breathe as I listen to calming music. Just wonderful. It also has quotes to read from Seneca and Gibran and others. Really very excellent wisdom. I love this app.
[R77] #Mindful 5/5 · US Greate: "The application is great, and listening to the selected music and extraordinary content made my heart dance. I'm very grateful. May you always be filled with light, love, and liberation."
[R81] #Mindful 5/5 · US Inspirational: Nice positive quotes and relaxing music
[R16] Mantra 5/5 · US Favorite affirmation app!!!: I've tried other affirmation apps & this is my favorite by far. It's aesthetically pleasing, the affirmations are realistic & genuinely make me feel good day to day. I love the album feature where you can organize the ones you like. I love the music option & all the pretty backdrops. 10/10 app (
[R56] #Mindful 3/5 · US A few problems: The app is great but u hardly can’t do anything with out being a patron and I really like the app but I can’t become a patron so I wish there was more features overall the app is great and it does help in ways.
[R88] #Mindful 5/5 · US Great app for free positivity: Free legitimately and lovely. This app has no drawbacks. Every day it pops up a positive mindful thought with peaceful music, and you can open the app to read more positive thoughts if you like. I don’t personally resonate with the “readings” that are available, so I generally swipe past those. Overall been a nice app to have and I read the messages often.
[R95] #Mindful 4/5 · US Very good!: (Btw noties means notifications) I love this app! I always write reviews in stories, so....... Me: (looking on my phone) Phone: Download this app! Me: Ok... (downloads) Now...... 4:00 Mindful: Notification So, as you can see, I love and use this app ALL THE TIME!!!! there is one flaw though... Me: (wanting to make more noties) Mindful: PAY FOR IT Me: No! $50 a YEAR?! No way! Yeah, so i
[R98] #Mindful 5/5 · US The right thing.: You haven’t charged me for these simple messages or bombarded me with ads, the messages are clear and simple, and the music is a cherry on top. Thank you.

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store