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#Mindful vs Mindfulness Coach

#Mindful 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner Mindfulness Coach
Mindfulness Coach 4.8★ · Free to download 90

Mindfulness Coach is the better choice for structured, guided mindfulness practices, especially for those seeking a completely free, ad-free experience, while Mindful is better for daily positive affirmations and quick moments of peace.

Full reviews: #Mindful · Mindfulness Coach

Mindfulness Coach offers comprehensive, ad-free guided meditations and tracking, highly praised by users for its effectiveness, particularly for veterans and those with PTSD. Mindful focuses on daily positive affirmations and relaxing music, providing quick moments of grounding and inspiration, though some users report inconsistencies and minor glitches.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Mindfulness CoachR1R3R5R9
#Mindful Mindful provides daily positive affirmations, quotes from philosophers like Seneca and Gibran, and calming music, which users find helpful for grounding and positive mindset redirection R5R9R15. Some users appreciate the widget feature for lock screen access, though one noted a creepy message appearing R18. There are complaints about the app constantly changing settings, like giving multiple affirmations when only one is desired R1, and some recent updates have been disliked, including changes to the icon and removal of specific phrases R3.
Mindfulness Coach Mindfulness Coach offers a wide variety of guided mindfulness exercises, training, and the ability to track progress R68R70. It includes lessons on mindfulness and goal setting, with a 'tree growing' feature for engagement . Users highlight its effectiveness for managing anxiety, PTSD, and general mental health, with many appreciating the structured program R55R60R61. Some users wish for more training options and better organization of downloaded files R70.
Ease of Use tieR10R13R15R18
#Mindful Mindful is described as easy to use and navigate, with simple, powerful messages R13R15R34. Users appreciate the quick 7-second check-ins and daily notifications . However, some users report receiving 'weird' or 'creepy' messages on their home screen R10R18.
Mindfulness Coach Mindfulness Coach is noted for being user-friendly, easy to understand, and simple to navigate . Users find it easy to schedule daily practice and adjust meditation lengths R61. However, some users report issues with alarms not going off or ending tones not sounding, leading to uncertainty about when meditations are over . The app also tends to freeze on settings for some .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R10R14R15
#Mindful Mindful generally functions well, with users relying on its daily notifications and consistent positive messages R14R15. However, some users experience issues with the app changing settings automatically R1 and occasional 'creepy' messages R10R18.
Mindfulness Coach Mindfulness Coach is generally reliable for guiding practices and tracking R68. However, there are reports of the alarm feature not working , meditation ending tones failing , the app freezing on settings , and shutting off when the phone goes to sleep .
Price and Value edge: Mindfulness CoachR34R41R44R70
#Mindful Mindful is free to download and offers free content, with users appreciating that it doesn't bombard them with ads or charge for simple messages R34R44. However, some features, like making more notifications, are behind a paywall, which one user found expensive at $50 a year R41.
Mindfulness Coach Mindfulness Coach is entirely free, with no ads, fees, or subscriptions R70. Users consistently praise its value, especially given its comprehensive features and the fact that it's developed by the VA R70.
Support and Community edge: Mindfulness CoachR5R9R13R15
#Mindful Reviews for Mindful do not explicitly mention customer support or community features. The app's focus appears to be on individual affirmations and personal reflection R5R9R13R15.
Mindfulness Coach Mindfulness Coach is developed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, which instills trust and is appreciated by users, particularly veterans . While not a traditional 'community,' the shared purpose and origin provide a sense of support .
Pick #Mindful if

You want daily positive affirmations and gentle reminders to ground yourself, with calming music, and appreciate a simple, quick check-in experience R5R13R15.

Pick Mindfulness Coach if

You are looking for a comprehensive, structured, and completely free mindfulness program with guided meditations, training, and progress tracking, especially if you are a veteran or dealing with anxiety or PTSD R55R60R68R70.

Evidence note: Both apps have strong positive lifetime ratings. Mindful's negative reviews are often about minor glitches or design changes, while Mindfulness Coach's few negative reviews highlight technical issues like alarms or audio quality, rather than core content.

Frequently asked

Are these apps truly free?
Mindfulness Coach is completely free, offering all its features, guided meditations, and training without any ads, fees, or subscriptions R70. Mindful is free to download and offers free content without ads, but some advanced features, like additional notifications, may require a paid subscription, which one user noted as $50 a year R34R41R44.
Which app is better for guided meditations?
Mindfulness Coach is significantly better for guided meditations, offering a wide variety of structured practices and training sessions R60R68R70. Users praise its effectiveness for learning and practicing mindfulness, with many finding it a comprehensive resource R60R61R64R68.
Do these apps help with mental health conditions like PTSD or anxiety?
Mindfulness Coach is highly praised for its effectiveness in helping users manage symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and general mental health challenges R55. Many users, including combat veterans, find it a crucial tool for achieving calmness and focus . Mindful also helps users dealing with depression and mental health crises by providing grounding notes and calming music R17R20R26.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] #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.
  2. [R3] #Mindful 3/5 · US 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!
  3. [R5] #Mindful 5/5 · US Helps me ground me: This truly helps me daily. And is usually relatable.
  4. [R9] #Mindful 5/5 · US 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.
  5. [R10] #Mindful 2/5 · US i’m not sure how to feel: At first i really liked this app, but then I started to get really weird messages on my home screen. It just creeped me out.
  6. [R13] #Mindful 5/5 · US Much needed: I’m wanting to get better with seeing and speaking positive affirmations over myself. This is easy to use and it brings me peace.
  7. [R15] #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
  8. [R18] #Mindful 5/5 · US Is it me or when I was putting it up as a widget on my lock screen it said “I see you.”: Is it me or when I was putting it up as a widget on my lock screen it said “I see you.” And that was creepy bro 😭 then when I opened the app to check if that was the actual daily reminder, it went back to normal 🤨
  9. [R14] #Mindful 5/5 · US Must have app: I literally rely on this app for positive vibes and energy. It is a pleasure to have this available.
  10. [R34] #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.
  11. [R41] #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
  12. [R44] #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.
  13. [R70] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US THE BEST MEDITATION APP: Hands down the best mindfulness app. No gimmicks, no fees or subscriptions, no ads. Just Pure, instructive life changing mindfulness. Only thing i would say to the developers, could you please create an organization/filter for the practices tab. When you download the iRest files they are supposed to be listened to in order, but you can’t because they get all mixed up. C
  14. [R60] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US Outstanding App and Extremely Helpfull: I’ve tried plenty of mindfulness apps, books, tapes, CD’s, etc., but I’ve found this to be my go-to application. I went though the program several times, then later on picked and chose the areas that I needed help with. When I get away from meditating or having a difficult time, this is the first place I go to in order to get back on track. It’s like having
  15. [R61] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US Practicing Mindfulness: This app has enabled me to schedule time each day to practice mindfulness. Because of daily practice I have maintained good mental health despite the Pandemic. I encourage everyone to practice daily mindful meditation!
  16. [R64] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US Grateful!: I love the clear, inspiring way every meditation practice is presented. The more I practice , the more I feel open to accept every moment as it is !! More willing to accept my feelings and emotions and not being defined by them . Thank you !!
  17. [R68] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US Great!: Lots of great mindfulness exercises and training all in one place. I completed all the training and still use it regularly to help me track in addition to using the exercises.
  18. [R17] #Mindful 5/5 · US Thank you: I’ve been going through a mental health crisis for a while now. These notes as a widget on my phone always ground me. During a time where I was scared to fall asleep I would keep the app open and drift off to the music- if I woke up scared, the notes would be right there to remind me I’m okay. I am so grateful to the creators of this app.
  19. [R20] #Mindful 5/5 · US The Power of a Mindful Affirmation: I found this app during one of the darkest periods in my life. I remember reading some of the mindful affirmations unsure of how I was going to be able to hold on. Through these past four plus years of using this app, I have been encouraged and uplifted every day. I am also happy to report that I’m such a better place today. My future is bright, and I am gratefu
  20. [R26] #Mindful 5/5 · US I have been dealing with the depression: For a long time since I was 6 and it just get worse and now I’m 14 thank you for this 😍😀
  21. [R55] Mindfulness Coach 5/5 · US Helpful for ME/CFS: This illness is somewhat like having PTSD. Wondering when “the next shoe is going to drop”! Since first being diagnosed in 2003, this app has been one of the most helpful aids in helping my symptoms!

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store