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Head-to-head

Motivational Quotes Daily+ vs Mantra

Motivational Quotes Daily+ 4.9★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Mantra
Mantra 4.8★ · Free + IAP 85

Mantra is the better choice for users seeking a more polished and less intrusive experience, especially if they are willing to pay for premium features, while Motivational Quotes Daily+ struggles with aggressive advertising and subscription issues in its free tier.

Full reviews: Motivational Quotes Daily+ · Mantra

Mantra offers a more refined experience with personalized affirmations and a focus on mental well-being, despite some users reporting unauthorized charges. Motivational Quotes Daily+ provides uplifting quotes but is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads and issues with subscription cancellation.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: MantraR2R5R6R8
Motivational Quotes Daily+ Users appreciate the uplifting and inspiring quotes, finding them helpful for daily motivation and improving their outlook R2R5R8. Some users like the ability to share quotes R6 and the daily reminders . However, some wish for more truly attributed quotes and find the associated images not always correlated to the words . One user noted the widget changes daily, not more frequently .
Mantra Mantra is praised for its motivational affirmations, personalized options, and the ability to add custom mantras R71R75R93. Users highlight features like daily mood check-ins with compassionate messages , timely reminders R75, and a useful home screen widget R71. The app is seen as a high-quality aid with good navigation and aesthetics . Some users appreciate the audio features, though one found the voice horrible and another wished for the ability to pick a voice for their own affirmations . There's a desire for more content and fewer locked features in the free version .
Ease of Use and Reliability edge: MantraR3R7R10R13
Motivational Quotes Daily+ The app is generally considered easy to use . However, many users report significant issues with ads making the app difficult to use, with ads obscuring content, being hard to close, or redirecting users R3R7R10R16. Some users experienced the app surfing or not working after some months R13, or quotes disappearing quickly .
Mantra Mantra is described as easy to use and navigate . Users find it quick and easy for mindfulness meditation . The app is generally reliable, with one user noting it 'just works' . One user reported that saved affirmations under collections were not present .
Price and Value edge: MantraR3R7R10R16
Motivational Quotes Daily+ The free version is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt the user experience and make it difficult to see quotes R3R7R10R16. Some users feel the free version is not worth it due to the ads R3. There are complaints about the cost of the subscription, with one user stating it's $40 after a 3-day free trial R25 and another mentioning $30 .
Mantra Mantra is a free app with in-app purchases. Several users find the premium features and lifetime access to be worth the cost . One user explicitly states the app is 'worth every penny' . However, some users are disappointed by locked features in the free version .
Customer Support and Transparency tieR1R4R19R25
Motivational Quotes Daily+ Multiple users report significant issues with customer service and the inability to cancel subscriptions. They state there is no way to cancel or contact support R1R4R19. There are also complaints about being charged without clear consent or after a supposed free trial R25.
Mantra There are serious complaints from users about unauthorized charges. Some users report being charged £19.99 immediately after signing up for a free trial, without authorization or clear notification R61R64.
Pick Motivational Quotes Daily+ if

You are looking for a simple, free source of motivational quotes and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads, or if you plan to subscribe and hope the ad experience improves R2R5R8.

Pick Mantra if

You want a more personalized affirmation experience with features like custom mantras and mood check-ins, and are willing to pay for a premium version to avoid locked features R71R75. You also value a polished user interface and reliable performance .

Evidence note: Both apps have strong positive reviews regarding the core content (quotes/affirmations). However, the negative feedback for Motivational Quotes Daily+ is heavily skewed towards the free-tier experience, primarily due to aggressive advertising and subscription management issues. Mantra also has serious complaints about unauthorized charges, which impacts its score in customer support and transparency, but its overall user experience for paying users appears more positive.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Motivational Quotes Daily+?
Yes, many users report that Motivational Quotes Daily+ has an overwhelming number of ads, which often obscure quotes, are difficult to close, or redirect users, making the free version a 'total advert hell hole' R3R7R10R16.
Can I customize affirmations in Mantra?
Yes, Mantra allows users to personalize their affirmations and add their own mantras, which is a highly valued feature R71R75R93.
Is it easy to cancel subscriptions for Motivational Quotes Daily+?
No, several users report significant difficulty canceling subscriptions for Motivational Quotes Daily+, stating there is no clear way to cancel or contact customer service R1R4R19.
Are there issues with unauthorized charges for Mantra?
Yes, some users have reported being charged immediately, for example £19.99, after signing up for a free trial for Mantra without their authorization or clear notification R61R64.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 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] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 5/5 · US ❤️❤️❤️❤️: Love the quotes from this app so uplifting and inspiring. Definitely will change your look on things when reading these quotes. Enjoy!
  2. [R5] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 5/5 · US Awesome Inspiration: Just makes my day better. Simple as that!!! Love it!
  3. [R6] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 3/5 · US Just Downloaded: I just downloaded last night, and have been enjoying the quotes. I have shared some that others appreciate. I’m happy I found this when I really needed it!
  4. [R8] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 5/5 · US Amazing: Very encouraging and motivating. Thank you for creating this. I absolutely love it.
  5. [R3] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 3/5 · US Great but not the free one: I really like the quotes but it’s not worth it on the free version there are so many ads you don’t even get the full quote on the free version. I’d rather a few full quotes in free then the total advert he’ll hole.
  6. [R7] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 2/5 · US Ads: Too many ads
  7. [R10] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 2/5 · US Feedback: The only feedback I have is that the x that closes the ad is hidden behind the power indicator making it very difficult to access the app. Otherwise I love it.
  8. [R13] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 2/5 · US Good/Bad: It worked for some months. Now it keeps surfing and it’s been like this for some days now. I love the app.
  9. [R16] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 1/5 · US You can never see the Quote: This is just to show ads. You try to see the quote and it won’t let you close the ad to actually see it. Find another app. You won’t get anything out of this one.
  10. [R1] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 1/5 · US No way to cancel: You can’t cancel this app. Save your $$!
  11. [R4] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 1/5 · US No customet service/support!!: Awful. No place to contact or cancel. In California it has to provide a method to cancel just as easily as subscribing
  12. [R19] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 1/5 · US Subscription: Not really my thing. Please cancel subscription ?
  13. [R25] Motivational Quotes Daily+ 1/5 · US Lies: This is not a free app only for 3 days it’s free then it’s 40$
  14. [R71] Mantra 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
  15. [R75] Mantra 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.
  16. [R93] Mantra 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.
  17. [R61] Mantra 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😡
  18. [R64] Mantra 1/5 · GB Subscription without consent: This company have taken money form my account without my consent - be careful when signing up to it

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