Comparison

State vs Kin Compass

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

Head to head
About

State

This app offers guided breathing exercises designed to help you manage stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. It personalizes exercises based on your needs and adapts over time, utilizing neuroscientific principles for effective self-regulation.

Highlights
  • Customizable breathing exercises
  • Visual and auditory guidance
  • Adaptive algorithm
  • Progress tracking
  • Neuroscience-based methods
  • State-shifting exercises
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Accomplish More. Stress Less. Intuitive breathing exercises to shift your state in record time. State creates custom exercises based on your stress response and continues to evolve dynamically with use. When you change your breath, you can alter not just your state of mind, but your physical and emotional health as well. FEATURES Six exercises designed to create specific, desired physiological states: Feel calm, Feel alert, Be present, Wake up, Recover quickly, Fall asleep. - Breathing exercises supported by visuals and sound to let you focus/defocus efficiently - “Fingerprinting” that primes the exercises to your physical and emotional needs from the first time you use the app - The State algorithm keeps adapting and evolving the exercises the more you use the app - Track progress with key metrics - Helpful reminders to keep you in the state you want - Method based on the latest neuroscientific findings - Created by world-renowned strength and conditioning coach Brian Mackenzie SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING State offers a subscription with a two weeks free trial. After the two weeks free trial this subscription automatically renews for $3.99 monthly or $34.99 yearly unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged at subscription automatic renewal. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here: https://shiftstate.io/terms

About

Kin Compass

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The first months after an ADHD diagnosis are overwhelming. You don't need another tracker to fill in — you need to know what to do right now. Kin Compass is a calm, pocket-sized coach for parents of preschoolers (ages 3–5) with ADHD. Instead of a blank planner, it gives you ready-made daily routines, step-by-step scripts for the hard moments, and gentle reminders that keep the day on track. WHAT YOU GET • Ready-made routines — morning, daycare, dinner, bedtime. Visual step cards built for how an ADHD preschooler actually moves through the day. Edit, reorder, and save your own. • "What to say" scripts — the exact words for tantrums, transitions, and refusals, plus the why behind each one (grounded in behavioral therapy). No more freezing in the moment. • Alarm reminders — reliable alerts for every routine, not silent notifications you'll miss. Set quiet hours so bedtime stays calm. • Win tracking — log what worked in one tap. Small wins add up and push back against burnout. • Tips & resources — short, practical reads on meltdowns, sleep, screen time, and transitions. BUILT TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE Warm, reassuring, never clinical. Soft cards and plenty of breathing room. A supportive coach in your pocket — not a productivity app shouting at you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no cloud. Your child's name and challenges never leave your phone. Free to download — start with ready routines and starter scripts today. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy policy: https://another1dd.github.io/kincompass/privacy Terms of use: https://another1dd.github.io/kincompass/terms

Screenshots

State4 screens
Kin Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kin Compass at every 2 weeks against State's every 8 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. State sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kin Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

State ships an update every 8 months, Kin Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
State versus Kin Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStateKin Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy StateTsimafei Lemeshchanka

Bugs and requests

State

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Audio/metronome randomly stops or becomes out of sync with visuals
  • Sound doesn't work without app restart
  • Subscription payment processed but app doesn't recognize access
  • Difficulty adjustment buttons (easier/harder) don't change exercise timing
  • Algorithm doesn't properly adjust exercises based on max exhale test
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  • Free trial not accessible after skipping initial onboarding
  • Date of birth picker won't accept current date or future dates
  • Tips screen text doesn't fit on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
  • Day counter stops tracking at 397 days
  • Password reset emails not received
  • Subscription features not unlocking despite payment confirmation
  • App freezes on payment confirmation screen
  • Sound countdown rhythm changed and now confusing to users
  • Transition sounds between breathing phases unclear

Requested features

10 requests
  • Customizable exercise duration (10-20 minute sessions)
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • HealthKit/Health app integration for mindful minutes tracking
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Custom breathing pattern creation
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  • Haptic feedback option for silent use
  • Sound effect options/preferences
  • In-app feature request submission tool
  • Apple Health data export
  • Longer meditation sessions for advanced users

Kin Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

State

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Protocols (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Protocols (Annual)14 Days trial$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Kin Compass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Offer$19.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is State free?
State is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kin Compass free?
Kin Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do State or Kin Compass have ads?
Neither State nor Kin Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, State or Kin Compass?
State ships an update every 8 months, and Kin Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, State was updated on October 22, 2026 and Kin Compass on October 24, 2026.

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