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Mantra vs ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app

Mantra 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85
Winner Mantra
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app 4.7★ · Free to download 60

Mantra is the better choice for most users due to its wider range of content, customization options, and generally positive user experience, despite some payment and content repetition issues.

Full reviews: Mantra · ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app

Mantra offers a more robust and customizable experience with a variety of affirmations, background music, and aesthetic options, making it a favorite for many users seeking daily motivation. While some users report issues with subscription management and content repetition, its overall positive reception and features outweigh the limited information available for ThinkUp.

Head to head

Content Quality and Variety edge: MantraR1R3R10R15
Mantra Mantra users generally praise the quality and effectiveness of its affirmations, describing them as 'well written, highly effective' , 'non-cheesy' , and genuinely helpful for mental health and positive mindset R10R15R22. Many appreciate the variety of sessions and the ability to organize liked affirmations . However, some users find the affirmations repetitive over time R3R26 or that some are 'trash' R1.
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app There is no specific user feedback on the content quality or variety of ThinkUp's affirmations in the provided reviews, making a direct comparison difficult.
Customization and Features edge: MantraR4R5R7R11
Mantra Mantra offers several customization options, including background music R7R47, customizable backgrounds R47, and the ability to record affirmations in one's own voice R47. Users also appreciate widgets for lock and home screens R37 and push notifications . Some users wish for more customization, like a color wheel or uploading custom backgrounds and fonts R5. A recurring issue is that many features are locked behind a subscription R4R11R22R26.
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app There is no specific user feedback on customization options or unique features for ThinkUp in the provided reviews.
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: MantraR8R29R37R40
Mantra Mantra is generally described as 'easy to use' R40 and 'simple and effective' R8R37. Users appreciate the improved speaker function R29 and the non-intrusive nature of the app R40. However, one user reported a glitch where categories wouldn't save R40, and another noted that notification frequency didn't always match settings .
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app There is no specific user feedback on the ease of use or reliability of ThinkUp in the provided reviews.
Price and Value tieR4R6R11R22
Mantra Mantra is a free app with in-app purchases, and many users express frustration that 'every single option' R4 or 'many things' R11 require a subscription. One user reported being charged $32 for a yearly subscription after selecting a weekly option and found no way to manage subscriptions in-app R6. Despite this, some paying users feel it's 'cost-accessible' and 'worth it' for the benefits R22.
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app ThinkUp is described as 'Free to download,' but no further details on its pricing model (IAP, subscription tiers, or specific costs) or user perceptions of its value are available in the provided reviews.
Customer Support tieR6
Mantra One Mantra user reported emailing support about an incorrect charge but did not specify the outcome or response time R6. There is no other direct feedback on customer support.
ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app There is no specific user feedback on customer support for ThinkUp in the provided reviews.
Pick Mantra if

You are looking for a highly customizable affirmation app with a wide range of content, background music, and the ability to record your own voice, and you are willing to pay for premium features R47. You want daily reminders and widgets to integrate positivity into your routine R37.

Pick ThinkUp-Daily Affirmations app if

You are looking for a free-to-download affirmation app and are open to exploring it without specific feature expectations, as there is limited information from user reviews to guide a choice for ThinkUp.

Evidence note: The evidence for ThinkUp is extremely thin, as no user reviews for it were provided. All comparisons are based solely on reviews for Mantra, making it difficult to give a balanced head-to-head comparison. The 'Free vs Paid' asymmetry is noted for Mantra, where some negative feedback stems from limitations for non-paying users or subscription issues.

Frequently asked

Does Mantra offer free content or require a subscription?
Mantra is free to download and offers some content without payment, but many features and options are locked and require a subscription to access R4R11R22R26.
Can I customize affirmations and backgrounds in Mantra?
Yes, Mantra allows users to customize music and backgrounds, and you can also record affirmations in your own voice R47. Some users wish for more advanced customization like a color wheel or uploading custom backgrounds R5.
Are there issues with Mantra's subscriptions or charges?
One user reported being incorrectly charged $32 for a yearly subscription after selecting a weekly option and found no in-app way to manage subscriptions R6. Many users also express frustration that a subscription is required for most features R4R11.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Mantra 1/5 · US Don’t download: Affirmations are trash
  2. [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
  3. [R10] Mantra 5/5 · US Mantra: This is honestly great. If you set your mind to wanting the affirmations and using them to boost your mindset you will genuinely feel better
  4. [R15] Mantra 5/5 · US Positive mindset tool: Mantra has been a great tool to stay in a positive mindset and start my day with motivating affirmations. Highly recommend if you are needing some extra reminders of the identity you have already chosen.
  5. [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
  6. [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!
  7. [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.
  8. [R11] Mantra 4/5 · US I love mantra but: I don’t like how many things you need a subscription for
  9. [R8] Mantra 5/5 · US New to app: Been here a few days and the messages are a subtle reminder to be in the moment. The deep breath when opening the app is also so simple and effective
  10. [R29] Mantra 4/5 · US This app has in improved!: This app is so much better now that I can listen to my daily affirmations and not have to select the speaker every single time so I don’t get an automated AI voice. Get this app use it use it every day. Set the reminder, use it daily, an after two months I guarantee you’ll see results in the way you handle yourself. My next wish list item for this app… create a calendar
  11. [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!
  12. [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.
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R26] Mantra 4/5 · US Could be better: Uses same quotes over and over again, doesn’t let you get any other quotes without buying premium. Other than that, good app. Great for people who like repetitiveness and hate spending money. Seriously though, i like it.
  16. [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.

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