# Apart of Me — Your guide through grief

> Therapeutic game for children and young people navigating grief and loss. (iPhone/iPad app by Apart of Me.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apart-of-me/id1170153160 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apart of Me](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587775586)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 276 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apart-of-me/id1170153160/reviews.md

## What is Apart of Me?

Apart of Me is a multi-award-winning therapeutic game. It was co-created by experts in child psychology and bereaved young people, and translates bereavement counselling techniques into a magical 3D world.

You will be transported to a beautiful, peaceful island where you will meet a variety of friendly creatures. You will be given a guide to support you along your journey. Your guide will help you to explore, accept, understand and articulate your experience of grief and the wide range of emotions connected to it. 

As you progress through the game, you will discover your own strengths and wisdom. The island is a safe place where you can begin to process your grief at a pace that suits you, remember the person you have lost, and hear from others who know what it is like to lose someone you love.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I've been using your app with a lot of grieving children and teenagers and it's just amazing." - Sara, child psychologist heading up one of Portugal's biggest Child Psychology & Complicated Grief clinics

"This game is beautiful. It helped me a lot in my time of need. It has calmed my anxiety tremendously. The rock pool is so useful, I go there when I wake up to start my nice and when I go to sleep. The stories are my favourite part, I listen to one whenever I can. Thank you for this game. I love it so much." - Rosabella, Review

"This game has the ability to change lives and save others." - William Hunter Howell, bestselling author of Affable in Adversity 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Best Youth Focused Emotional Support Application - Global Health & Pharma Technology Awards
- Points of Light Award - Prime Minister's Office
- Finalist - Tech4Good Awards 
- Shortlisted for a BAFTA Award
- Featured on the Notable Children's Digital Media list (US) 
- Awarded the Orcha Health App Quality Mark
- Included in the Welsh Government's Mental Health Toolkit 

PRESS
Apart of Me has been featured by the BBC, The Guardian, Evening Standard, Huffington Post, and ITN. 

ABOUT BOUNCE WORKS
Bounce Works is a social enterprise with a mission to overturn the growing crisis in mental health among young people by creating engaging and effective digital products and services. We created Apart of Me because we wanted to help young people and their families through the darkness of grief towards a hopeful and fulfilling future.

APART OF ME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Apart of Me is intended to support children and young people who have a terminally-ill family member or friend, or who have had a family member or friend die. It is not intended to replace independent professional advice from qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and medical practitioners. There are people who can help you if you feel that you need more support, so please speak to someone you can trust or seek professional guidance.

In the future we may collect some data from users to help research effectiveness of game features and therapeutic techniques. Don't worry, we'll ask for your permission before we collect anything identifiable and you will be welcome to say no at any time.
Apart of Me has been designed for ages 11+

You can read more about our terms and conditions at https://apartofme.app/terms/
Our privacy policy is at https://apartofme.app/privacy/

## Key features

- Therapeutic game design
- Magical 3D island environment
- Guided emotional exploration
- Processing grief at own pace
- Remembering lost loved ones
- Discovering personal strengths

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apart-of-me/id1170153160/reviews.md

### 4/5 — SOWK 615

*2026-02-03, version 1.4.1*

I would rate this app 4 out of 5 stars. My rating is based primarily on the app’s functionality and how accessible it is for teens. Being free and available across multiple platforms makes it especial beneficial, as it is accessible to everyone and not restricted to a specific group. The overall culture of the app is inclusive, which contributes to its strong rating.
I also appreciate how intimate and personal the app feels. It provides teens facing grief, loss, or other mental health challenges with a safe space to cope, heal, and explore their emotions, something many teens struggle to do. The app functions like a personal journal that users can access at any time on their phones, which is especially valuable since teens spend much of their time on their devices. It is easily within reach and can serve as an outlet during moments of crisis or when support is needed.
Additionally, the app offers educational external resources, which are essential for users who may require further professional help. For example, it connects teens to organizations such as HealGrief.org, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, Jessica’s House, and A Caring Hand, all of which specialize in supporting teens during times of crisis. This makes the app especially beneficial, as it serves as a bridge to mental health services.
The app also does a phenomenal job of checking in with users through pop-up messages that ask how they are feeling. By responding to the simple question, “How are you?”, users receive personalized suggestions, such as meditation techniques to help manage their emotions. Additionally, the app breaks down different emotions and explains how they may present, helping teens better identify and understand what they are feeling based on their symptoms.However, it is also important to recognize that many adolescents are reluctant to engage in traditional therapeutic conversations about feelings and may shut down if asked to focus on their emotions without natural, meaningful interaction or support from others, which can limit an app’s ability to fully meet their relational needs (Edgette, 2012)
The reason I did not rate this app 5 stars is that I believe it would be more effective if it included a social component that allows teens to connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Human interaction is an important part of healing from grief or loss, and having that connection can help teens feel less alone or different from others. Research on adolescent social networks suggests that social networking behaviors are deeply embedded in teens lives and influence their communication styles, identity development, and relationships, highlighting the developmental importance of peer connections during this stage of life (Murphy et al., 2013). In addition, adolescents use of social networks affects how they interact with family systems and peers, emphasizing the need for supportive social ties in therapeutic contexts (Murphy et al., 2013). 
While the app does share personal stories, it does not provide a space for users to form meaningful connections or openly discuss the emotions that may arise from hearing those stories. Without opportunities for real peer interaction whether through moderated groups, shared experiences, or discussions adolescents may miss out on valuable peer support that could reduce isolation and promote healthier emotional processing. Instead lead teens to make unhealthy or unsafe choices. Research on technology use and mental distress highlights that when teens are left alone with only automated bots, they can become more emotionally isolated and reliant on artificial responses rather than real human connection. For example, in a New York Times article about a teenager who communicated suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot and ultimately died by suicide, people close to him observed that he increasingly turned inward and relied solely on the technology instead of seeking support from friends or family around him (Hill, 2025). Such reports emphasize the risks that lack of human social support and interaction can contribute to worsening emotional outcomes and lead vulnerable teens toward unhealthy or unsafe choices. 
Incorporating a social networking aspect would allow teens to build friendships or a support system with peers who share similar experiences. This could create a stronger sense of community and potentially open opportunities for safe, supportive interactions beyond the app when appropriate.

### 5/5 — Add content for movement

*2025-01-01, version 1.3.5*

Please add circle control for moving the character

### 5/5 — An invaluable resource for all ages

*2024-07-07, version 1.3.5*

Although I am older than the target audience I downloaded this app the day after my dog 🐶recieved his guardian angel wings 🪽the first time I have ever had to grieve an incredibly close loss. I will forever be grateful for this app existing. I will make sure to recommend Apart of Me to anyone I feel would benefit. I’ve started using the term “guide” in my daily life now to inspire me to be the person I want to be for myself and my family. It also helps me to identify the people who I see as guides. I don’t think I could possibly thank the developers enough. Grief feels so much less scary whenever I visit the app. It makes me feel secure and that my grief is in good hands and I can fully trust that the I will find the content to be helpful and not harmful. My favorite feature would probably be the guide diaries, at first I hesitated to read them but I actually think about each story every day to find comfort and solace in the parts that were relatable to my own story and to feel a sense of community. I try to remember as many details as I can every day so I feel like a good listener for someone to share their story with me because I know I would like to be treated the same way and for others to hold my story as close to their hearts as I do theirs.

### 4/5 — Loved this app

*2024-01-31, version 1.3.5*

Helped me through a hard time with someone I loved passing away

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2023-04-20, version 1.3.5*

I think this app is very helpful when dealing with the loss of a loved one it shows you that your not alone when feeling upset about these things and it really helped me

### 5/5 — So therapeutic

*2023-04-05, version 1.3.5*

I would recommend this app for both young people and adults. My cousin took his own life 3 weeks ago and this is the only app I’ve found to have helped me. It is so beautifully made, calming and thought provoking. The only thing I’d wish for is more quests, more tasks, more things to find etc. I have found all the crystals, messages in bottles and fireflies and seem to have completed all the quests. It’s something I’d like to be able to use long term. Thank you to all of you who’ve put time and effort into this game 🤍

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2022-11-26, version 1.3.5*

I only started today but it helped me calm myself after being hurt emotionally it is very helpful

### 4/5 — Update please

*2022-09-16, version 1.3.5*

I do think this is the most BEAUTIFUL game for bereaved people!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!! Just please please update it!!! Us who have lost really need it!!!!!

### 5/5 — Beautiful... Just Beautiful

*2020-12-03, version 1.3.3*

I love the concept I love the idea all the little elements come together and make one beautiful game that truly knows how to attack the topic of grief in a beautiful way.
The fire fly emotions was a marvelous idea and the fact that we can hear other peoples perception and perspective of all their experiences is truly amazing. I adore the little tasks I adore the graphics it’s an amazing concept you guys in an amazing job!

### 5/5 — .5

*2020-11-07, version 1.2.2*

I wrote a long review but it didn’t show up. Anyway it’s great.

**Developer response:** Thankyou for taking the time to write us review. Thankyou for your feedback and best wishes on your journey

## Frequently asked questions about Apart of Me

### Does Apart of Me have ads?

Yes, Apart of Me contains advertisements. As a free application, it utilizes ads to support its development and continued availability.

### What is the age rating for Apart of Me?

Apart of Me is rated 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, considering its themes and content.

### On which devices can I play Apart of Me?

Apart of Me is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible on various Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Apart of Me updated?

The latest version of Apart of Me is 1.4.2, last updated on February 27, 2026. This suggests regular updates to improve the app's features and performance.

### What do users say about Apart of Me?

Users like Rosabella describe the game as beautiful and helpful, calming anxiety and providing useful features like the rock pool and stories. Child psychologist Sara finds it amazing for grieving children and teenagers.

### Is Apart of Me a replacement for professional therapy?

No, Apart of Me is intended to support children and young people but is not a replacement for independent professional advice from qualified counselors, psychotherapists, and medical practitioners.

### What awards has Apart of Me received?

Apart of Me has received numerous accolades, including the Global Health & Pharma Technology Award for Best Youth Focused Emotional Support Application, a Points of Light Award, and was shortlisted for a BAFTA Award.

### What is the user rating for Apart of Me?

Apart of Me has a high user rating of 4.6 stars, based on 23 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-02-27

Updated Unity version to improve security and stability

### 1.4.1 — 2025-06-12

Updated project Unity version to facilitate long-term support

### 1.3.5 — 2021-04-22

This release makes various gameplay improvements including:

- Quests and bottles can now be shared with your loved ones
- The player character is now visible when moving beneath the island's tree cover
- We have added more international support organisations

We are actively reading your feedback. Please email us at support@apartofme.app with any suggestions, questions or problems.

### 1.3.3 — 2020-11-19

This release allows players to explore the Apart of Me island in a variety of languages depending on your device’s settings. You can also now share the game with family and friends and explore the wider Apart of Me community.
 
*Guide's Hut*
The guide's hut contains details of useful tools and organisations to help you through your darkest moments. The organisations and tools available to you on this part of the island are now tailored to your locality.
 
*The Rockpool*
The Rockpool on the Apart of Me island provides you with tailored mindfulness guided meditations. These meditations are now also available in Spanish, German and Italian languages.
 
*The Cave*
You can listen to the stories of other people who have had similar experiences to you in your very own Cave on the island. These stories are now also available in Spanish, German and Italian languages.

*The Apart of Me Community*
The Apart of Me website contains lots of useful resources for supporters, relatives and carers of young people experiencing grief. The website is now also available in Spanish, German and Italian, a first step towards creating a global Apart of Me grief community.
 
*Telling Others About Apart of Me*
You can now share the Apart of Me game using your own social media or messaging apps, empowering you to start conversations and share the knowledge that you have gained from Apart of Me with others.

We are actively reading your feedback and regularly updating the app. Please email us at support@apartofme.app with any suggestions, questions or problems.

### 1.2.2 — 2019-09-09

This release adds push notifications and corresponding privacy controls to allow for the handling of user data. Also includes various bug including fix to game freezes when opening the quest log.

We are actively reading your feedback and regularly updating the app. Please email us at support@apartofme.app with any suggestions, questions or problems.

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