Comparison

ReGain vs Dreamside

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

ReGain

Access licensed therapists specializing in relationship counseling, either individually or with your partner. Connect via secure messaging or live sessions for personalized support to address common relationship challenges.

Highlights
  • Individual or couples therapy
  • Licensed and experienced therapists
  • Personalized therapist matching
  • Unlimited private messaging
  • Live video/phone sessions
  • Secure therapy room
Features
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Get support for your relationship from a licensed therapist specializing in relationship therapy. Connect with a therapist on your own terms - individually or alongside your partner. ------------------------------------------- REGAIN – FEATURES ------------------------------------------- • Get therapy on your own or with your partner • All therapists are licensed, trained, accredited and highly experienced in providing relationship support • Complete a short survey to be matched with a therapist who best fits your needs • Unlimited private communication with your therapist • Schedule live sessions with your therapist or use the secure messenger PROFESSIONAL HELP, PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Relationship problems can be painful and challenging. Support and guidance from a professional therapist has been shown to make big, positive changes. We created Regain so anyone can have convenient, discreet, and affordable access to professional help. Common relationship problems people seek help for are difficulty communicating, high levels of conflict, disagreement over finances, children, or in-laws, and problems with infidelity, to name just a few. LICENSED AND TRAINED THERAPISTS All therapists on Regain have at least 3 years and 1,000 hours of hands-on experience. They are licensed, trained, experienced and accredited psychologists (PhD/PsyD), marriage and family therapists (MFT), clinical social workers (LCSW), licensed professional counselors (LPC), or similar credentials. All of our therapists have a Master’s Degree or a Doctorate Degree in their respective fields. They have been qualified and certified by their state professional board and have completed the necessary education, exams, training and practice. HOW DOES IT WORK? After filling out our questionnaire, you will be matched with a licensed therapist based on your needs and preferences. You and your therapist will get your own secure and private “therapy room” where you can message your therapist at any time, from any internet-connected device, wherever you are. Your partner will be invited to this room as well if you decide to try therapy together. You can also schedule a session so speak live with your therapist over video or phone. You can write or talk about yourself, the things going on in your life, ask questions and discuss the challenges you’re facing and your therapist will provide feedback, insights and guidance. This ongoing dialogue is the foundation of your work with your therapist. If you choose to try therapy on ReGain with your partner (either at the start of therapy, or if you choose to invite them later), your dialogue would be between all three of you: you, your partner, and your therapist. Together you will work towards making a positive change in your relationship and accomplishing your goals. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The cost of therapy through Regain ranges from $60 to $90 per week (billed every 4 weeks) but may be higher based on your location, preferences, and therapist availability. Unlike traditional in-office therapy which can cost over $150 for a single session, your Regain membership includes unlimited text, video, audio messaging as well as weekly live sessions. The subscription is billed and renewed every 4 weeks and includes both the use of the secured site and the counseling service itself. You can cancel your membership at any time for any reason.

About

Dreamside

Capture your dreams in a journal, transform them into AI art, and gain insights into your sleep patterns. Build personalized bedtime routines to improve your sleep quality.

Highlights
  • Dream journaling
  • AI dream artwork generation
  • Sleep data analysis
  • Bedtime routine builder
  • Apple Health integration
  • Dream history browsing
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Dreamside is your personal sleep and dream companion — a beautiful journal for capturing dreams, building bedtime routines, and discovering what your sleep patterns reveal. DREAM JOURNAL Log your dreams each morning while the details are fresh. Record the narrative, emotions, and vividness of each dream. Browse your entire dream history in the gallery. AI DREAM ARTWORK Turn your dreams into stunning watercolor paintings with one tap. Each image is uniquely generated from your dream's narrative by AI. SLEEP INSIGHTS Dreamside connects to Apple Health to pull your sleep data — duration, deep sleep, REM, HRV, heart rate, and wrist temperature. Its correlation engine reveals hidden patterns between your sleep quality and your dreams over time. BEDTIME ROUTINES Build a personalized wind-down routine with timed steps. Start a timer, track your streak, and build the habit of a consistent bedtime. FREE TO TRY Every account includes 5 AI images and 15 interpretations at no cost. Subscribe for more. DREAMER — $4.99/month 30 AI images · 500 interpretations per month LUCID DREAMER — $9.99/month 90 AI images · 1,500 interpretations per month Requires iPhone with iOS 17 or later. Sleep insights require Apple Watch or another Apple Health-compatible device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://caseylester-dev.github.io/Dreamside/privacy

Screenshots

ReGain4 screens
Dreamside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReGain at none against Dreamside's 2. ReGain also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Dreamside's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dreamside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReGain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dreamside holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReGain has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ReGain versus Dreamside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReGainDreamside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBetterHelpCasey Lester

Customer experience

ReGain

All ratings13,286 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.1%

Dreamside

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ReGain

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable video/audio quality
  • Difficulty logging in and accessing account
  • Inability to switch counselors easily

Requested features

4 requests
  • Three-way video sessions for couples
  • Ability to schedule multiple sessions at once
  • More counselor options based on preferences
  • Improved customer support and communication

Dreamside

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ReGain

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dreamside

Subscriptions2
  • Dreamer$4.991 Month
  • Lucid Dreamer$9.991 Month

Questions

Is ReGain free?
ReGain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dreamside free?
Dreamside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReGain or Dreamside?
Dreamside is rated higher. ReGain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Dreamside averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ReGain or Dreamside have ads?
ReGain shows ads; Dreamside does not.

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