Comparison

Anxiety Solution & Relief vs Practice Self

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

Head to head
About

Anxiety Solution & Relief

This app offers a comprehensive toolkit for managing anxiety, stress, and panic. It combines mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and fitness routines based on scientific principles to promote calmness and improve mood. Developed with an anxiety expert, it provides daily practices and tools to help users overcome challenges and build confidence.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness and meditation practices
  • Breathing exercises for stress relief
  • Sleep stories for relaxation
  • Fitness routines and yoga videos
  • Mood and symptom tracking
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques
  • Personalized wellbeing routines
Features
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*LIFE-CHANGING APP* The Anxiety Solution is the #1 dedicated anxiety app. It features over 70 mindfulness, meditation, breathing tools, sleep stories and fitness routines based on proven science for stress relief, helping anxiety, depression, improving mood and getting your mind calm. *ADVICE IN ACTION* The app is developed in partnership with anxiety expert, therapist and Penguin Random House author Chloe Brotheridge and is based on her bestselling book, The Anxiety Solution. We've transformed her personal experience and advice into daily practices to help you manage and overcome anxiety. *THE COMPLETE ANXIETY TOOLKIT* Relax, feel clearer, calmer and more confident in minutes with breathing tools, meditation practices, sleep stories, calming music, articles and mood tracking. It's also instant support just when you need it most. The app contains tools and practices to: - Stop panic attacks - Sleep better - Focus more - Calm worry - Build self-esteem - Manage social anxiety - Improve productivity - Feel good on social media - Make difficult decisions - Boost your mood - Practise mindfulness - Tackle tricky thoughts - Deal with uncertainty - Be present in the moment - Boost body confidence And more... *LOVED BY USERS* “It’s like having a hug in your pocket” – App Store review, S Hodkins “It fills the gaps of Headspace” – App Store review, rocknrollajod “It’s really helping me to see a pattern!” – App Store review, desney1 “My life has changed” – App Store review, KLLoring *MORE THAN MEDITATION* The 28-session course will guide you into calm, relaxation and confidence into your daily life. It takes the best of approaches to help you find what works for you including: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to work through your worries - Visual breathing guides to calm your mind - HIIT workouts to get your body moving - Yoga videos - Sleep stories to help you wind down before sleep - Journaling to create habits of positivity and more. Track and visualise your mood and symptoms over time to monitor your progress, understand your triggers and find out what works best for you. Create personalised wellbeing routines and develop daily habits to add a splash of positivity into every day. *THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEWS* "Like having instant access to therapy. This app is amazing." – App Store review by jessica202020 “I was solely using headspace (recommended to me by my GP to help my anxiety) but felt it was missing something ... [This app] fills in all the gaps.” – App Store review by rocknrollajod “My favourite app. This app is worth every penny. It’s absolutely fantastic. There are so many useful tools which I use everyday to help me. Just brilliant.” – App Store review by JaneAllan258 “Each time I use either of the tools I feel much better. I decided to commit to purchasing the app to unlock the courses and it was the best thing I’ve spent money on in a very long time. I’ve been consistent with using the course for 27 days now and I am a better, more aware person now because of it. My life is changed now since doing the breathing exercises. I can’t say enough positive things about this app!!” – App Store review by KLLoring “Provides everything you could possibly want in a wellbeing app! They provide courses, tools and a daily prompt to track your emotions such as anxiety and happiness. It’s really helping me to see a pattern! I can’t thank Chloe and the PSYT team enough for creating an amazing app to help me every single day, at any given time! Thank you!” – App Store review by desney1 “I’ve used various apps to try to help with my anxiety at a difficult time. I have to say that this app with its calming style and tools to use throughout your day is the best. The team at PSYT have done an amazing job! Download this, it will definitely help you!” – App Store review by craddlondon Terms of use https://www.psyt.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

About

Practice Self

This app offers guided practices, meditations, and live sessions to cultivate self-compassion, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience. It provides tools for mindful living and stronger connections, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

Highlights
  • Guided meditations and mindfulness exercises
  • Visualization techniques for self-compassion
  • Live sessions with certified teachers
  • Expert-led content library
  • Quick breathwork exercises
  • Community connection features
Features
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The Practice Self-Compassion App: Your Path to Happiness, Calmness, and Connection Transform your life with the Practice Mindful Self-Compassion - Practice MSC App, your trusted companion for mindfulness, emotional resilience, and self-care. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this app provides the tools to help you embrace life with warmth, confidence, and balance. The Practice MSC App is free to download with a selection of introductory content. Full access to all programs, guided meditations, live teacher sessions, audio practices, and our complete library requires a Premium auto-renewing subscription: • Monthly: A$2.99 • Annual: A$29.99 What is Mindful Self-Compassion? Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a proven practice combining mindfulness and self-compassion to help you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Backed by research, it empowers you to reduce stress, navigate difficult emotions, and create deeper connections with yourself and others. Features Designed for Your Journey The Practice Self-Compassion App is crafted by experts from the Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC). Free features let you explore the practice; Premium subscribers unlock the full library. Free • Introductory meditations and mindfulness exercises to get you started • Quick breathwork tools for moments of stress • Daily reminders and journaling prompts Premium (subscription required) • Full library of guided meditations and mindfulness exercises • Visualisation techniques for self-compassion and resilience • Live, real-time sessions with certified MSC teachers • Hybrid courses combining online learning with in-person experiences • Expert-led content tailored to your journey • Community access and teacher Q&A • Complete audio library and on-the-go toolkit What Makes the Practice MSC App Unique? Unlike general mindfulness apps, the Practice MSC App focuses specifically on self-compassion, a transformative practice that reshapes your inner dialogue and strengthens your emotional foundation. With content rooted in science and delivered by qualified experts, this app offers unparalleled depth and guidance. • Inclusive Content: Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. • Expertise You Can Trust: Created by renowned MSC teachers with decades of experience. • Community Connection: Foster relationships through live events and group courses (Premium). Proven Benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion Studies show that self-compassion: • Reduces stress and anxiety • Enhances emotional well-being and resilience • Strengthens relationships through empathy and understanding Subscription Details The Practice MSC App offers an auto-renewing subscription with two options: • Monthly Premium — A$ 2.99 per month • Annual Premium — A$ 29.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 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 at the same price. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Contact and Support Have questions? Reach out to support@practiceselfcompassion.app. We prioritise subscriber support and typically respond within hours or by the next business day. Privacy Policy: https://webapp.practiceselfcompassion.app/privacy-policy-ios Terms of Use: https://webapp.practiceselfcompassion.app/terms-conditions-ios

Screenshots

Anxiety Solution & Relief4 screens
Practice Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anxiety Solution & Relief at 92% against Practice Self's 33%. Anxiety Solution & Relief also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (241 vs 18). Practice Self's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Anxiety Solution & Relief sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Practice Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anxiety Solution & Relief holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anxiety Solution & Relief has 241 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Anxiety Solution & Relief's written reviews are positive against 33% of Practice Self's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anxiety Solution & Relief ships an update every 6 weeks, Practice Self weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Anxiety Solution & Relief versus Practice Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnxiety Solution & ReliefPractice Self
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (241 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews91.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings241 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB129 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPSYTInterconnected Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Anxiety Solution & Relief

All ratings240 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.4%

Practice Self

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Anxiety Solution & Relief

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress resetting to day 1
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • More evening and sleep-focused meditations
  • Ability to customize the app for non-traditional schedules
  • Easier way to share the app with friends and family
  • Expansion of the tool kit with more variety of content

Practice Self

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Anxiety Solution & Relief

Subscriptions4
  • Anxiety Solution: Calmer You$7.991 Month
  • The Anxiety Solution (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • The Anxiety Solution Unlimited7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Anxiety Solution: Calmer You3 Days trial$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Practice Self

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Anxiety Solution & Relief free?
Anxiety Solution & Relief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Practice Self free?
Practice Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anxiety Solution & Relief or Practice Self?
Anxiety Solution & Relief is rated higher. Anxiety Solution & Relief averages 4.7 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Practice Self averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Anxiety Solution & Relief or Practice Self have ads?
Anxiety Solution & Relief shows ads; Practice Self does not.
Which is updated more often, Anxiety Solution & Relief or Practice Self?
Anxiety Solution & Relief ships an update every 6 weeks, and Practice Self weekly. Most recently, Anxiety Solution & Relief was updated on October 22, 2026 and Practice Self on October 25, 2026.

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