Clear Fear vs Regulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clear Fear
This app offers tools and techniques to manage anxiety symptoms. It helps users change anxious thoughts and behaviors using a Cognitive Behavioral framework, with resources to build resilience. Designed for young people, it can be used with parental support.
- Anxiety symptom management
- Cognitive Behavioural framework
- Change anxious thoughts and emotions
- Alter anxious behaviours
- Calm fear responses
- Resilience building resources
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Clear Fear provides you with a range of ways to manage the symptoms of anxiety. Developed by a clinician co-collaboratively with young people, Clear Fear uses a Cognitive Behavioural framework to help you change anxious thoughts and emotions, alter anxious behaviours and calm fear responses. It also has helpful descriptions of the different ways in which anxiety presents, resources and a 'grit box' to boost resilience. It is recommended for the ages of 11-19 years but can be used by a younger group with the support of a parent or carer. Clear Fear compliments, but does not substitute for the assessment and ongoing support of a mental health professional.
Regulator
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Regulator Nervous System Regulation & Emotional Wellness Regulator is a science-informed emotional regulation app designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional shutdown. It offers gentle, effective tools to support your nervous system and guide you back toward balance, safety, and clarity. There are no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Everything is included. Daily Regulation & Awareness Regulator centers around a living wellness flame that reflects your daily self-care activity. As you practice, the flame grows and changes, helping you build consistent regulation habits over time. View activity history, mood trends, and long-term insights to better understand your emotional patterns. Emotional Check-Ins Track how you’re feeling with flexible daily check-ins: Quick 5-point mood scale Optional detailed tracking of energy, emotion type, and intensity Emotion blends based on Plutchik’s emotion model Clear charts showing trends across days, months, or years Guided Meditations (11+ Hours) Access over 11 hours of guided meditations, including more than 6 hours of regulation-focused content. Sessions are designed for different nervous system states and include grounding, inner child support, havening-inspired practices, sleep support, boundaries, intuition, anchoring, and more. State-Based Guidance Not sure what you need? Regulator helps you identify whether your nervous system is: Hyperaroused (anxious, activated) Hypoaroused (numb, disconnected) Balanced You’ll then be guided to practices that best support your current state. Breathing & Somatic Regulation Regulator includes evidence-informed tools such as: Paced breathing visuals 4-4-6 deep breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system Bilateral movement and neuro rocking Temperature-based calming techniques Trauma-Informed Practices Explore gentle, body-based exercises inspired by EMDR, EFT tapping, NRRT, and polyvagal theory, including: Step-by-step EFT tapping guidance Finger tapping with progressive calming phases Butterfly hug and self-soothing practices Grounding & Focus Tools For moments of anxiety or dissociation, Regulator offers: 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding SBRC mindfulness technique A pattern-based memory game to redirect anxious thoughts Sound & Sensory Support Calming sound bath experiences and subtle visuals support relaxation throughout the app. Regulator is designed for anyone seeking practical, compassionate tools for emotional regulation and nervous system support — whether in moments of distress or as part of daily self-care.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Clear Fear at #85 against Regulator's unranked. Clear Fear also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Clear Fear costs $1.99 and Regulator $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Clear Fear | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #85 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stem4 | richard carrigan |
Bugs and requests
Clear Fear
Reported bugs
15 issues- App logs out user every time it closes
- User data deleted after closing or inactivity
- Profile information resets on each app opening
- Text input boxes require multiple taps to register
- Passcode entry requires opening keyboard 4 separate times
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- Age selection dropdown not clickable
- White startup screen that doesn't load
- App crashes on certain iPhone models (XR, X Max, 11 Pro)
- Audio playback cuts out or becomes choppy
- Video play buttons unresponsive
- Mindfulness scene popup appears too early
- Anxiety tracker always displays 'oh no' regardless of input
- Self-monitoring doesn't track all entries
- Notifications for goals not working despite being enabled
- Timestamp changes in journal entries to current time
Requested features
12 requests- American accent audio option
- Additional language support
- Android app version
- Custom emergency phone numbers in Safety Net
- Depression support app
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- Account login system for multi-device synchronization
- More panic attack audio options with rewind capability
- Direct journaling without completing activities first
- More activities and coping strategies
- Notification system for goals
- Improved accessibility for users with OCD and typing difficulties
- App for overstimulation and autism/ADHD support
Regulator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Clear Fear
No in-app purchases
Regulator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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