# Arachnophobia Free

> Therapeutic app for overcoming arachnophobia through guided exposure therapy. (iPhone/iPad app by Thrive Therapeutic Software Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arachnophobia-free/id627935349 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thrive Therapeutic Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/598015078)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 675 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arachnophobia-free/id627935349/reviews.md

## What is Arachnophobia Free?

Scared of spiders? Arachnophobia Free has been developed by two UK leading consultant psychiatrists to help you the same way a real therapy would if you visited the doctor. We use exposure therapy to help you engage and remain relaxed when dealing with spiders.

- Reviewed by University of Roehampton 
- Reviewed by diverse mental health organisations such as Anxiety UK and Time to Change 
- Featured on the BBC, Channel 4 and other major media outlets

In the app Dr Freeman, our virtual doctor, guides you through therapeutic mini-games. Starting off with Itsy, a super cute pink spider that looks like a Disney character, you’ll gradually face more and more realistic spiders. You will help them escape from humans or help them catch their lunch. In the last stage you will be able to interact with an augmented reality tarantula that looks and moves like the real thing.

Benefits of this app:

- On the go: real exposure therapy in your hands 
- Easy: do it in your own time and at your own pace
- Efficient: improve your wellbeing and get over your arachnophobia 
- Get reminders of your sessions 
- Share your progress with friends in Facebook

About Thrive:
 
- Our aim is to improve the world’s mental health in a affordable and efficient way 
- Part of the Telefonica O2’s accelerator program Wayra 
- Winners of CUTEC from Cambridge University
- Winners of UnLtd BVC Challenge 2015 for social enterprises 
- +25.000 people using our apps

## Key features

- Guided exposure therapy
- Therapeutic mini-games
- Realistic spider simulations
- Augmented reality interaction
- Progress tracking
- Session reminders

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arachnophobia-free/id627935349/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome App!

*2020-05-15, version 1.1.8*

I like how the app makes facing fears fun!

### 1/5 — Broken

*2014-04-15, version 1.1.6*

The "game" where you tap itsy's feet just never actually happens. Also, it's weird how there's no music or sound effects. All around, a total waste of $4. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS GARBAGE. IT DOESNT EVEN WORK PROPERLY, LET ALONE HELP YOU OVERCOME ARACHNOPHOBIA.

### 3/5 — Good start

*2013-09-06, version 1.1.2*

This app is off to a pretty good start but there is a lot of room for improvement.  The constant asking to rate yourself is annoying, and it's hard to give yourself a pre-rating when you haven't seen the spider yet.  I've just been marking random ratings.  The relaxation techniques are very helpful.  It would be nice to see more level 3 situations with a different variety of spiders to simulate what people actually encounter.  I don't see many tarantulas running around my house, but I have encountered wolf spiders, black spiders, and brown spiders of varying size.  More variety would be great.  Thanks!

### 1/5 — what is this?

*2013-06-20, version 1.01*

horrid, it crashed every time I opened the app. 
I really hoped this app would help with my phobia but hearing the intro numerous times in attempt to open the app did not help.

## Frequently asked questions about Arachnophobia Free

### How does Arachnophobia Free help with spider phobia?

Arachnophobia Free utilizes guided exposure therapy, similar to in-person therapy, to help users gradually engage with spiders in a relaxed manner. It starts with less realistic spiders and progresses to more interactive and realistic simulations, including augmented reality.

### What is the cost of Arachnophobia Free?

Arachnophobia Free is a paid application, priced at $6.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for overcoming arachnophobia.

### What devices is Arachnophobia Free available on?

Arachnophobia Free is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a mobile solution to manage their phobia.

### What is the age rating for Arachnophobia Free?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults. This rating reflects the therapeutic nature and content of the application.

### How often is Arachnophobia Free updated?

The latest version of Arachnophobia Free is 1.1.8, which was last updated on May 16, 2016. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app has been reviewed by multiple mental health organizations.

### Does Arachnophobia Free have ads?

Arachnophobia Free does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted therapeutic experience without any ad interruptions.

### Can I share my progress with friends using Arachnophobia Free?

Yes, Arachnophobia Free allows you to share your progress with friends via Facebook. This feature can provide a social support element to your journey in overcoming arachnophobia.

### Who developed Arachnophobia Free?

Arachnophobia Free was developed by Thrive Therapeutic Software Ltd, a company focused on improving mental health affordably and efficiently. They are part of Telefonica O2’s accelerator program Wayra.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2016-05-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Performance improvements 
- Various bug fixes

### 1.1.6 — 2014-04-14

Fixes iOS 7.1 issues on certain devices

### 1.1.5 — 2014-04-07

Bug fixes

### 1.1.4 — 2014-03-07

Bug fixes

### 1.1.3 — 2014-02-21

Full support for iOS 7, iPad Air, Mini, iPhone 5s and c
Support for iPad 1 and iPod 4 (minus AR functionality)
AR tutorial
Other fixes + improvements

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