Stress Therapy vs Know Thyself
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stress Therapy
This app offers a scientifically-tested brain detox program to help users eliminate stress, anxiety, depression, and toxic thinking. It guides users through a 5-step process to identify, eliminate, and rebuild healthy thought patterns over a 63-day period.
- Scientifically-tested brain detox
- 5-step process for thought control
- Addresses toxic thinking habits
- Identifies root causes of mental health issues
- Rebuilds healthy thought patterns
- Daily guided sessions
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Eliminate stress, anxiety, depression and toxic thinking with the first ever scientifically-tested brain detox app! NeuroCycle uses Dr. Leaf's scientifically researched and revolutionary 5 Step Process to help you take back control over your thoughts and your life. • Just 5 simple steps • 15-45 minutes each day for 63 days • Over 30 mini Neurocycle guides for toxic thinking habits like people-pleasing, overthinking, guilt and more! This program is designed to teach you to overcome anxiety, stress, and toxic thinking by helping you: • Find the root of the toxic thought and habit that is causing mental health issues • Eliminate the root • Rebuild a healthy new thought pattern and habit “This app is a life changer! I discovered and used this program while I was a police officer. I walked off the job, burnt out, depressed, and totally broken. This program was a staple in my healing and getting myself back to the job. I’ve recommended it to many of my fellow officers.”- Aaron Smith “I'm so amazed at how much this is helping me. I wish they had this program in schools. It would teach young people how to think good thoughts. I still have a lot of work to do on myself but that's ok. I'm learning so much.”-Janet “I just want to let Dr. Leaf know how much her Neurocycle program has helped me. I am on the 19th day of my 2nd cycle and there has been such a tremendous change in my thinking. To be honest I was not sure it would work but this has been truly life-changing. I just want to say Thank You for the work you are doing.I have struggled all my life with anxiety and now to be able to walk in freedom after 58 years is truly a miracle.”-Kim Dr. Leaf recommends that you progress one cycle day for each calendar day in order to get the most out of your Neurocycle program. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Neurocycle offers three auto-renewing subscription options after your 3 day free trial ends: -$14.99 Monthly -$29.99 3 Months -$99.99 Full Year 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 if residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to you iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.neurocycle.app/terms-conditions Read the privacy policy here: https://www.neurocycle.app/privacy-policy Questions? Email help@neurocycle.app If you experience any unexpected behavior, please contact us directly at help@neurocycle.app or leave a comment in the app beta Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/neurocyclebeta/ before writing a review, and we will address the issues as soon as possible to improve the quality of your experience. Your direct feedback is greatly appreciated.
Know Thyself
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You cannot change what you cannot see. Most of us spend our lives reacting, blaming, avoiding. We repeat the same patterns in conversations, the same fears, the same habits, and the same stories. And we wonder why nothing changes. Change becomes available when you can actually see what's driving you. Know Thyself is a self-guided reflection app designed to help you recognize the thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits, and patterns shaping your life. Instead of giving you advice or telling you who to become, it gives you practical tools to examine your own experiences, notice what is influencing you, and make more intentional choices. The app brings together structured check-ins, guided exercises, reflection tools, journaling practices, and personal insights that support deeper self-examination without taking control of the process away from you. Start each morning by choosing how you want to show up, then a quick check in throughout the day to notice when you've drifted and reconnect with what matters most. Each evening you can see where your day went- if you were on track or off course and what you might need so you can choose differently tomorrow. Regulate your nervous system before reacting so you can respond thoughtfully instead of impulsively. Question stressful beliefs, untangle recurring emotional patterns, and examine the assumptions that quietly influence your relationships, work, and decisions. Explore guided journals and reflective exercises that help you process challenges, clarify your values, strengthen boundaries, deepen gratitude, practice forgiveness, and develop greater emotional awareness. Reflect on timeless wisdom from history's greatest thinkers, philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, and authors, then connect their insights to your own life. Over time, your reflections become evidence. You'll begin to recognize recurring emotional patterns, identify what consistently throws you off course, discover what gives you energy, and see the character traits you're intentionally strengthening. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, growing as a leader, strengthening your faith, working a recovery program, building healthier habits, or simply trying to live with greater integrity, Know Thyself helps you become more self-aware, emotionally resilient, intentional, and accountable. The app doesn't tell you what to think, it digs up what is inside of you. All of the wisdom you need is already inside you now. KnowThyself helps you see yourself more clearly. Awareness isn't the destination., but it's where responsibility begins.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Stress Therapy at Free against Know Thyself's $29.99. Stress Therapy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Know Thyself's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads 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
Stress Therapy is free to download; Know Thyself costs $29.99 up front. Stress Therapy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Know Thyself asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stress Therapy ships an update fortnightly, Know Thyself every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stress Therapy | Know Thyself |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | Switch On Your Brain International LLC | Lymph Angels LLC |
Bugs and requests
Stress Therapy
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login and registration errors
- Inability to access content after initial free period
- Notifications and reminders not working
- Crashes and freezes when navigating the app
Requested features
4 requests- Back button functionality
- Ability to adjust audio playback speed
- Improved progress tracking and history
- More comprehensive resources and support
Know Thyself
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stress Therapy
- One Month3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- 3 Month Promo For NYE$19.993 Months
- 3 month3 Days trial$29.993 Months
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- Best Value 12 Month3 Days trial$99.991 Year
Know Thyself
No in-app purchases
Questions
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