# Avelia — Companion for anxiety

> Companion for anxiety (iPhone/iPad app by MATIAS ROMERO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelia/id6770105897 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATIAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896715780)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avelia/id6770105897/reviews.md

## What is Avelia?

Avelia is here when anxiety or panic show up.

When you're in crisis you can't think clearly. That's why Avelia opens fast at "I need to calm down", guides you step by step, and respects absolute privacy: zero network, zero accounts, zero analytics. All your information stays encrypted on your device.

What you can do:
- Practice breathing techniques (4-7-8, Box, Diaphragmatic), grounding 5-4-3-2-1, a fast 3-3-3 variant (60 sec), and TIPP crisis techniques with guided rhythm and soft haptics
- Try reflective practices: 3-step self-compassion (based on Kristin Neff), ACT defusion (write a thought, watch it drift away as a cloud), or a quick mood log
- Ask for help with one tap from the Home Screen or Lock Screen widget, without opening the app
- Learn with 13 short reads on anxiety physiology, self-compassion and ACT
- Log episodes with duration, intensity, triggers, notes and pre/post mood
- Tap an always-visible SOS button for immediate crisis support

Lia now knows you (v1.5):
- Optionally tell Avelia your name and how you'd like to be addressed — copy adapts live
- Daily curated phrase with real clinical sources (Kristin Neff, ACT, CBT). Heart-tap to favorite
- Optionally rate each session: "did it help?" + "how do you feel now?". The app surfaces your most effective technique automatically

Meet Lia:
Lia is Avelia's character — a leaf with expressions who appears in the key emotional moments. She greets you by name when you open the app, walks you through breathing and grounding sessions, and at the end of a TIPP crisis she hugs you instead of celebrating. Empathy over victory. In v1.5 she speaks to you through speech bubbles in the important moments.

Real privacy:
- Your data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM on your device
- No servers, no sync, no accounts
- No analytics, no tracking, no ads
- PIN + Face ID/Touch ID + auto-lock when you close the app
- Your profile and favorite phrases stay on-device, never synced

Crisis lines:
- Argentina: 135 / (011) 5275-1135
- Spain: 024
- United States: 988
- Specialized support: Trevor Project (LGBTQ+), Argentina 144 (gender violence), US NDV Hotline

What Avelia is NOT:
Avelia is a companion tool. It does not replace professional treatment or constitute medical care. If you're in crisis or thinking about self-harm, please contact a helpline.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2026-05-30

Lia now knows you.

• Personalized greetings with your name and gender (optional, all in Settings)
• Daily curated phrase with clinical sources (Neff, ACT, CBT)
• Post-session rating: did it help? + how do you feel now?
• Auto insight: "Your most effective technique" after a few sessions
• 2 new practices: ACT defusion + Neff self-compassion (now loggable as an episode, optional)
• Grounding 3-3-3, a 60-second fast variant
• 3 new micro-readings: thoughts vs reality, compassion, common humanity
• Quick mood log without needing a full session
• Specialized crisis lines: LGBTQ+ + domestic violence support
• Opt-in local reminders: a morning breath at the time you pick + a soft check-in after a difficult episode
• Onboarding fully bilingual (Spanish + English)

### 1.5 — 2026-05-26

Lia now knows you.

• Personalized greetings with your name and gender (optional, all in Settings)
• Daily curated phrase with clinical sources (Neff, ACT, CBT)
• Post-session rating: did it help? + how do you feel now?
• Auto insight: "Your most effective technique" after a few sessions
• 2 new practices: ACT defusion + Neff self-compassion
• Grounding 3-3-3, a 60-second fast variant
• 3 new micro-readings: thoughts vs reality, compassion, common humanity
• Quick mood log without needing a full session
• Specialized crisis lines: LGBTQ+ + domestic violence support

### 1.4 — 2026-05-23

Meet Avelia's character: the leaf with expressions joins the key screens.
At the end of a crisis (TIPP), the leaf hugs you — empathy instead of victory.
Quick Access Widget: breathe or ask for help from Home and Lock Screen.
Smoother breathing: new circle easing, warm intro and "Again" CTA on finish.
Grounding: a checkmark confirms each sense as you advance.
Vibration: the Settings toggle is now respected on every button.
Empty History looks warmer for first-time use.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-22

No release notes.

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