# Worrydolls vs better u

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: better u at none against Worrydolls's 3. better u also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Worrydolls's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (15K vs 32). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Worrydolls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. better u asks for nothing beyond the download.

Worrydolls holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Worrydolls has 15K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Worrydolls's written reviews are positive against 71% of better u's.

Worrydolls ships an update every 3 weeks, better u every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worrydolls | better u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794/reviews)** | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-u/id1605805243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 241 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Wieben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090734) | [Future Agency Consulting Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887309130) |

## What reviewers say

### Worrydolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794)

This app provides a digital worry doll to help you manage anxiety and stress. Share your worries with the doll, track them over time, and find a sense of calm by revisiting past concerns.

**Highlights:** Digital worry doll companion, Share worries with the doll, Track worries over time, Journaling for anxiety, Review past worries, Sense of calm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Mode | $4.99 | per month |
| Magic Mode - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Magic Mode One Time Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for anxiety and stress relief
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 💡 Unique concept of 'worry dolls'
- 👍 Provides a space to vent and get thoughts out
- 👍 Allows reflecting on past worries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Limited character count for expressing worries
- 🐛 App freezes when reaching character limit
- 🐛 Inability to edit or delete past worries
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when locking/unlocking the app
- 🔇 Lack of customization options for worry dolls

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when reaching character limit
- Inconsistent behavior with locking/unlocking the app

**Requested features**

- Remove character limit for writing worries
- Add ability to edit, delete, or organize past worries
- Implement more customization options for worry dolls
- Incorporate AI-powered responses or advice from dolls
- Add sorting/filtering options for past worries


### better u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-u/id1605805243)

This app helps users manage their well-being by focusing on mental outlook, emotional resilience, and accessing various support systems. It offers tools like a private journal bot, daily goal setting, and inspirational affirmations designed for young people.

**Highlights:** Private journal bot, Daily goals for fitness and mental health, Inspirational daily affirmations, Signposting to support platforms, Rewards and incentives for engagement, Teenager's mental health journey story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worrydolls free?

Worrydolls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is better u free?

better u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Worrydolls or better u?

Worrydolls is rated higher. Worrydolls averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while better u averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.

### Do Worrydolls or better u have ads?

Neither Worrydolls nor better u shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worrydolls or better u?

Worrydolls ships an update every 3 weeks, and better u every 2 months. Most recently, Worrydolls was updated on October 2, 2026 and better u on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*