Calm Steps vs 4AM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calm Steps
This app provides structured guidance for Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. It helps users face triggers at a safe pace, track their progress with SUDS ratings, and offers customizable practice sessions. The app prioritizes user safety and privacy with built-in crisis resources and on-device data storage.
- Hierarchy-based ERP sessions
- Customizable practice hierarchies
- SUDS/urge check-ins
- Progress tracking and export
- Crisis resources
- Privacy-focused design
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Calm Steps guides you through structured ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) so you can face triggers at a safe pace and track your SUDS. - Hierarchy-based sessions with timers and step tips - Custom themes in Practice: create your own hierarchies with goals, scenarios, durations, and tips - SUDS/urge check-ins before, during, and after each practice - Trends and calendar view with export options - Safety-first: prominent crisis resources and gentle reminders - Privacy-first: on-device by default, optional cloud sync, export/delete anytime Calm Steps is not a medical diagnostic or treatment tool. If you face a crisis or worsening symptoms, contact professionals or emergency services.
4AM
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Start exercising. Switch exercise. Continue. Repeat. Done. Check your history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4AM at none against Calm Steps's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Calm Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4AM asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Calm Steps | 4AM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 东辉 李 | Bratt Neumayer |
In-app purchases
Calm Steps
- ERP Coach Pro (Lifetime)$0.99
4AM
No in-app purchases
