Comparison

PTSD Keys vs Present Harbour

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

Head to head
About

PTSD Keys

This app offers a three-tier solution for managing PTSD symptoms, providing instant relief, predictive reminders, and tools to process traumatic memories. It utilizes brainwave entrainment to promote relaxation and includes a complimentary membership for ongoing support and coaching.

Highlights
  • One-touch instant relief
  • Predictive stress reaction reminders
  • Meditation practice management
  • Traumatic memory processing tool
  • Brainwave entrainment for relaxation
  • Complimentary Stress Is Gone Membership
Features
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Certified by The American Institute of Stress, PTSD Keys is created for veterans, soldiers, and anyone suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. A 3-tier solution designed to help users manage PTSD symptoms. The app offers one-touch instant relief, a customized reminder that helps predict PTSD reactions, a tab to manage your meditation practice, and a tool to help process the traumatic memories that fuel PTSD. Through brainwave entrainment, the app quickly shuts down the fight-or-flight reaction and activates the body’s natural relaxation response. The app includes a complimentary Stress Is Gone Membership, which provides ongoing aftercare through online tools and can connect you with a live coach if needed. KEY FEATURES: Stopper Tab • One-Touch Instant Relief to manage random stress reactions. • Predicts and stops routine reactions just before your stress is triggered. MyMeds Tab • Structures and maintains your meditation practice. Resolve Tab • Revolutionary Tool to Process Traumatic Memories that fuel PTSD reactions. Also Includes ---------------------- • Complimentary Stress Is Gone Membership; 24/7 access to online relaxation tools (PC and Mobile). • Stress Stopper Breathwork; 3-step process helps users take control by activating the Relaxation Response whenever they become stressed. • Coaching; allows you to contact a coach if/when your stress becomes unmanageable. STANDARD FEATURES: √ Intuitive set-up and design √ Facebook Integration √ In-App Browser APP BENEFITS: √ Naturally avoid stress-related diseases √ Naturally calm stressful emotions √ Naturally quiet stressful thoughts √ Naturally stop a stress reaction √ Enjoy all the benefits of meditation √ Learn to fall asleep fast The key to managing PTSD more effectively is using this app as directed. Every time you become stressed, press the app icon and breathe. Every time a Stress Stopper reminder shows up on your device, breathe along with the animation. When it’s time to meditate, give yourself the 5, 10, or 15 minutes of relaxation that will improve your life. And finally, get to the root of the issue; use the Resolve Tab to help process those past memories that affect everyday life. All these tools together will prolong your life and help prevent future stress-related health problems such as cancer, panic attacks, anxiety, depression, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases, migraines, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, ulcers, etc. Stress Is Gone offers PTSD FREE to Veterans and Active-Duty Soldiers, as an additional tool that compliments any treatment plan. The app offers in the moment self-care and added support. There is help, we’re here, and we deeply and respectfully thank you for your service. Download now to start managing PTSD with greater efficiency.

About

Present Harbour

Features
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Present Harbour is a beautifully designed, completely private emotional wellness tool. Built for reflection, grounding, and self-understanding, it provides clinical-grade tools without the paywalls, subscriptions, or data tracking of modern apps. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your privacy is our priority. Present Harbour works entirely offline. Your journal entries and assessment scores are encrypted and stored solely on your device. Your data never touches the internet or our servers. FEATURES: • Guided Journaling: Thoughtful daily prompts to help you reflect and release. • Clinical Assessments: Track your well-being using standard educational tools like the GAD-7 (Anxiety) and PHQ-9 (Depression). • Daily Check-ins: Log your mood, feelings, and energy levels to spot patterns over time. • PDF & CSV Export: Easily export your data directly to your device to share with your therapist or keep a personal backup. • Grounding Aesthetics: A calming, nature-inspired interface designed to lower your heart rate the moment you open the app. No ads. No subscriptions. It is just a safe harbor for your mind. Navigate your anxiety, depression, and stress in a better way. Use DBT and CBT techniques. Disclaimer: Present Harbour is an educational tool. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, psychological treatment, psychiatric diagnosis, or emergency medical services.

Screenshots

PTSD Keys4 screens
Present Harbour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PTSD Keys at none against Present Harbour's 3. PTSD Keys also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Present Harbour's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Present Harbour sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PTSD Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTSD Keys ships an update every 3 weeks, Present Harbour every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PTSD Keys versus Present Harbour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTSD KeysPresent Harbour
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStress Is Gone, LLCEren Deran

In-app purchases

None

PTSD Keys

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Present Harbour

One-time3
  • Small Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Matcha Latte Tip$3.99
  • Lunch Tip$6.99

Questions

Is PTSD Keys free?
PTSD Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Present Harbour free?
Present Harbour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PTSD Keys or Present Harbour have ads?
Neither PTSD Keys nor Present Harbour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PTSD Keys or Present Harbour?
PTSD Keys ships an update every 3 weeks, and Present Harbour every 2 days. Most recently, PTSD Keys was updated on October 14, 2026 and Present Harbour on October 25, 2026.

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