# Brain in Hand — Neurodiversity coaching

> Digital support system for managing situations, memory, and anxiety. (iPhone/iPad app by Brain in Hand.)

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- Developer: [Brain in Hand](https://appshunter.io/developer/607805381)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-in-hand/id607805378/reviews.md

## What is Brain in Hand?

Brain in Hand helps autistic and ADHD people manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, and feel more confident at work, in education, and in everyday life.

Our neurodiversity support platform combines specialist human coaching, always-available digital tools, and 24/7 on-demand human support.

Brain in Hand is available through funding routes including Access to Work and Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), as well as private subscription. To find out more about access and funding options, visit www.braininhand.co.uk 

Features include:
- Guided pathways to get started  
- Tools for reflection and mood tracking  
- Personalised strategies and solutions library  
- Planning tools  
- 24/7 on-demand human support  
- Specialist coaching from UK-based ILM Level 3+ trained coaches

Brain in Hand is designed to support you beyond scheduled coaching sessions, helping you navigate difficult moments as they happen. Real human support is available through the app whenever extra help is needed.

Brain in Hand supports people across education, employment, and everyday life, helping build confidence, independence, and practical strategies that work for them.

## Key features

- Manage difficult situations
- Improve memory recall
- Cope with anxiety
- Increase independence
- Access coping strategies
- Monitor wellbeing
- Request extra help

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-in-hand/id607805378/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Overwhelming

*2024-11-25, version 9.5.0*

It’s such an overwhelming app, it’s just a glorified version of the Calendar app on your phone that just asks how you’re feeling every so often.  That you pay extortionate prices for, and it doesn’t even link to iPhone calendars

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-10-11, version 9.4.3*

First time signing in and I am told I do not exist and that I have to change my password. That won’t be happening, I’ll just delete the app and not use it as it is obviously not set up to help people. I chose my password as it is something I will easily remember if I forget it. Not a very useful service at all.

### 1/5 — Not great

*2024-09-16, version 9.4.2*

The text support service is bad, would not recommend pressing for support, unless you need to be reminded to self-regulate or contact someone in your 'support network'. It almost seems scripted; there's a lot of repetition. If you just want to vent, someone to hear you out, talk things through and sympathise; this is not good for that. They will just try to offer you solutions. I found the person on the other end to be patronising and they left a tactless note on my timeline, when I had asked them not to write anything, which left me feeling more annoyed. If you are sharing this app with a family member/ trusted person, the timeline feature can be more uncomfortable than helpful, because the person you spoke to will recap the conversation and it will stay there; you can't delete it. I can see how this could be useful to some people but there's no way of removing this feature. Also, I'd changed some settings in the app and when I went back on, it had changed back. It's a little confusing to navigate the solutions packs, especially if the event (first step) is the problem (second step) you want to resolve. But the pre-made ones don't have this issue.

### 5/5 — Excellent support

*2024-08-04, version 9.1.2*

I have Brain in Hand funded via direct payments from my Local Authority. Brain in Hand is such a great app for me, all my strategies are on it for unplanned and diary events, plus the support from a real person ringing me if I’m struggling to regulate. I don’t know where I would be if it weren’t for the support I get from brain in hand!

### 5/5 — Access to Work UK

*2023-10-05, version 6.1.0*

I had Brain in Hand access given to me by my company as part of my Access to Work assessment earlier this year.
I love it. Planning and help when needed. 30 minute response time if needing support normally within 10 minutes. Call or text depending on what is more convenient. 
My Brain in Hand coach is really helpful and can contact her outside of sessions if I get stuck with the technical side of the app and to achieve goals set. 
I am a lot more productive and the my lizard brain likes the endorphins of ticking things off when they are done. 
Life is so much easier with Brain in Hand.

### 1/5 — Can’t use

*2023-05-17, version 5.3.0*

Asks me to sign in but no option to register!
How can I sign in with no account?

### 5/5 — Amazing solution

*2020-06-27*

This is such a great tool for people with Autism and I look forward to supporting our ASD as they get on-boarded here in Toronto, Canada

### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS APP

*2019-03-19, version 3.1.0*

This app is AMAZING I love it sooo much. The whole idea is extraordinarily and I use it for literally everything. The main idea of the app is for people who have autism or other mental health issues can go on it and it helps them cope with problems. I would sooo recommend it to anyone who finds things kinda difficult. Thanks for reading ;)

### 5/5 — Inspiring results

*2018-11-26, version 3.1.0*

The whole experience of having a one to one session, planning my goals and then using the app to make them happen is brilliantly simple but effective.

### 1/5 — To complicated

*2018-05-17, version 3.0.0*

I got autism adhd ect and found this to overwhelming to complicated deleated it fairly quickly after trying the demo

## Frequently asked questions about Brain in Hand

### How does Brain in Hand help manage anxiety?

Brain in Hand provides accessible self-management tools and coping strategies designed to help users navigate and manage anxious feelings. It aims to build confidence in handling challenging situations.

### Is Brain in Hand a standalone app?

No, Brain in Hand is part of a professional system. It works in conjunction with Brain in Hand web software and human support services for a comprehensive approach.

### What kind of support does Brain in Hand offer?

It offers digital support including coping strategies, reminders, wellbeing monitoring, and the ability to request additional help when needed. This is complemented by professional setup and linked human support.

### Can Brain in Hand be used to improve memory?

Yes, the app is designed to help users remember things, which is presented as a stepping-stone to increasing independence and achieving personal goals.

### What devices is Brain in Hand available on?

Brain in Hand is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Brain in Hand?

Brain in Hand has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Brain in Hand updated?

The latest version, 11.7.0, was released on March 24, 2026, indicating regular updates to the application.

### Is Brain in Hand free to use?

No, Brain in Hand requires a license subscription and is not free to use. It is a component of a professional system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.17.0 — 2026-08-11

We’ve updated the app to support some exciting new features coming your way.

### 11.16.0 — 2026-07-13

A few small tweaks and fixes to keep everything running smoothly.

### 11.15.0 — 2026-07-01

We’ve added in-app guidance to help you prepare for upcoming changes.

### 11.14.0 — 2026-06-22

Introducing My Support: a new space where you can reach your chosen contacts, use a quick solution, or connect with on-demand support, all in one place, whenever you need it.

### 11.13.0 — 2026-06-15

Minor tweaks ahead of forthcoming features

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