# Complex Feelings — Know your feelings & needs

> Track feelings and needs with abstract icons, offering insights and a stress-relief game. (iPhone/iPad app by David Gavilan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complex-feelings/id1329288519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Gavilan](https://appshunter.io/developer/611617569)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Games, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.3 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-12-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complex-feelings/id1329288519/reviews.md

## What is Complex Feelings?

How do you feel now? Are you in need of something to make you feel better?
Pause for a moment to explore your feelings. "Complex Feelings" represents feelings and needs with abstract icons. Touch them to reveal their meaning. Select your current feeling, and connect it with a need.

The app keeps track of your pairs of feelings and needs over time, and you can easily check your most common feeling, or what do you need most. Or even filter by time of the day.

And to release some stress, there's a mini game where you have to literally push negative feelings aside, and avoid being crushed by them.

## Key features

- Abstract icon representation of feelings and needs
- Track common feelings and needs over time
- Filter tracking data by time of day
- Mini-game for stress release
- Connect feelings with specific needs

## Chart rankings

- #200 in Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complex-feelings/id1329288519/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Long Awaited

*2020-06-22*

I have been endeavoring to interweave heart-based communication and self love with my techno industrial life for years. About uno año ago, I thought “why don’t we have a solid Nvc app????”.  Finally.  Sweet, simple, endearing and personable. Major thanks and hats off to the creators. You hit the mark. ♥️ I mean... I notice myself feeling gratitude and appreciation for your design effort!

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot! I feel motivated now 🥰

### 4/5 — Not enough emotions

*2020-02-19*

I wish there were more emotions to choose from but overall I love the app.

### 5/5 — Compassionate or non violent communication basic!

*2019-09-24*

This is an excellent app to help someone identify feelings and needs as well as get better acquainted with feelings and needs. Basic building blocks for creating human connections and communication. Love this! Thank you! Just what I need!

**Developer response:** I'm glad it's helpful! Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave a positive review :) :)

### 5/5 — Inteligencia Emocional

*2018-01-21, version 1.1*

Cuando he jugado con mi hija he recordado lo importante que es identicar lo que te hace sentir bien, trasladar esos valores para su educación y pasar un buen rato jugando juntos 😃😃😃

### 4/5 — Entretenido y divertido

*2018-01-12, version 1.0*

Me ayuda a desestresarme después  de un día de trabajo, lo recomiendo.

### 5/5 — Interesting

*2017-12-31*

This app is interesting emotion check.
Small pics are cute!!

## Frequently asked questions about Complex Feelings

### What is Complex Feelings?

Complex Feelings is a paid app that helps you explore and track your emotions and needs using abstract icons. It provides insights into your most common feelings and requirements, with a unique mini-game for stress relief.

### How does Complex Feelings track emotions?

The app uses abstract icons to represent feelings and needs. You select your current feeling and connect it with a need, and the app logs this pairing over time.

### Can I see patterns in my feelings with Complex Feelings?

Yes, Complex Feelings keeps track of your feeling and need pairings, allowing you to easily check your most common feelings or what you need most. You can also filter this data by time of day.

### Does Complex Feelings have a game?

Yes, Complex Feelings includes a mini-game designed to help you release stress by pushing away negative feelings and avoiding being overwhelmed by them.

### What devices does Complex Feelings support?

Complex Feelings is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How much does Complex Feelings cost?

Complex Feelings is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### How often is Complex Feelings updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2023, with version 1.4.1. This suggests a relatively consistent update schedule for maintenance and improvements.

### Is Complex Feelings suitable for children?

Complex Feelings has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in exploring their emotions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2023-08-09

Maintenance update

### 1.4 — 2021-06-01

* Added Non-Violent Communication (NVC) request screen, to produce a whole set: observation → feeling → need → request
* Added observations & requests to statistics
* Fixed scroll in stats screen to make it smoother.
* In game mode, reveal what killed you.

### 1.3 — 2018-06-29

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

Added an option to delete last entry, as requested by some people. So you don't need to worry anymore about making mistakes when selecting your feelings & needs.

### 1.2 — 2018-02-18

* New stats: needs clustered in 8 categories
* New needs: health, nourishment, tolerance, help, acceptance
* New feeling: bored
* Fixes for Japanese translation

### 1.1 — 2018-01-12

Fixed aspect issues on iPad and made the GameCenter login less intrusive.

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