Comparison

Sensory Abstract#1 vs overstimulated

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

Head to head
About

Sensory Abstract#1

Features
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Sensory Abstract#1, from Sensory App House, is our first app in what has become a series of visual digital art. This peaceful display app is a combination of the use of digital art and effects techniques created by Sensory over the years, alongside the influence of abstract expressionist artists such as Mark Rothko. The concept for this app is to create a calm, visual experience, with slow emerging shapes. There is no touch input on this app, unlike some of the Sensory Apps for calming & cause and effect such Magma, iMeba or Plazma. The projection capabilities of the iPad and iPhone via Airplay gives the option for galleries and relaxed environments to run the app on large screens. Just choose the effect you prefer, using the 4 buttons (or a bluetooth keyboard) and let it flow. Press 1 or space bar to change abstract style Press 2 to change change abstract size Press 3 or Enter key to add some symmetry Press 4 to change color combinations Press 5 to hide or show buttons Sensory Abstract#1 has no adverts, no settings screen and no in-app purchases. Switch box compatibility: Abstract#1 can be controlled by assistive technology switches that produce character codes (1, 2, 3, 4, Space, Enter) - all produce different changes as listed above when using the keyboard. To see videos and more Sensory Apps visit www.sensoryapphouse.com

About

overstimulated

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five tools to feel less overwhelmed. a quiet, monochrome toolkit for sensory overload, racing thoughts, and emotional overwhelm. no notifications, no accounts, no tracking. open it, use it, close it. BREATHE guided breathing patterns - press, box, 4-7-8, and meditative - to slow down your nervous system. FOCUS sorting, tracing, holding, and filtering exercises that give a restless mind something to land on. SHED surface difficult thoughts, reframe them with CBT-inspired prompts, or shake them away. EXPRESS freeform drawing tools that turn inner noise into something visible โ€” etch, echo, ember, and sketch. RELEASE push, pop, scatter, and drain. physical gestures to let go of built-up tension. WHY THIS APP - built on CBT and ACT principles, adapted into interactive exercises - monochrome design that won't overstimulate you further - no gamification, no streaks, no guilt - no ads, no tracking, fully private - one free variant per mode, one purchase unlocks all 20. no subscriptions.

Screenshots

Sensory Abstract#14 screens
overstimulated4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sensory Abstract#1 at none against overstimulated's 1. Sensory Abstract#1 also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). overstimulated's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. overstimulated sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sensory Abstract#1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sensory Abstract#1 ships an update every 11 months, overstimulated every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Sensory Abstract#1 versus overstimulated: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensory Abstract#1overstimulated
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.4 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSensory App House LtdMateusz Goralczyk

In-app purchases

None

Sensory Abstract#1

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

overstimulated

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Sensory Abstract#1 free?
Sensory Abstract#1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is overstimulated free?
overstimulated is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sensory Abstract#1 or overstimulated have ads?
Neither Sensory Abstract#1 nor overstimulated shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sensory Abstract#1 or overstimulated?
Sensory Abstract#1 ships an update every 11 months, and overstimulated every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sensory Abstract#1 was updated on October 26, 2026 and overstimulated on October 25, 2026.

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