# HarmLess vs Calm Urge

The clearest difference is device support: Calm Urge at 3 against HarmLess's 1. HarmLess's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 2K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Calm Urge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HarmLess against 4.7 for Calm Urge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, Calm Urge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | Calm Urge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [Shining Muffin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446193687) |

## What reviewers say

### HarmLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066)

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

**Highlights:** Urge management toolkit, Self-harm-free streak tracking, Personalized journal, Educational courses on mental health, Guided meditations, Breathing exercises, Access to discounted therapists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Intro Offer | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feat. Offer Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Feat. Offer Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Biannual | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Feat. Offer Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| $1 Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 🔒 Provides privacy with password protection
- 📈 Tracks progress and achievements
- 💭 Offers coping mechanisms and journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require payment
- 🔍 Difficulty hiding the app from others
- 🤔 Confusion around certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches or crashes
- Inconsistencies in the self-harm tracker

**Requested features**

- More free meditation and breathing exercises
- Ability to reset or adjust the self-harm tracker
- Option to customize the app's appearance
- Improved syncing and data transfer between devices


### Calm Urge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419)

This app provides tools and activities to help users resist self-harm urges. Track emotions, identify patterns, and utilize calming exercises like breathing techniques and music to manage feelings and stay in control. Secure your data with a password and access emergency contacts for support.

**Highlights:** Emotion and worry tracking, Identify emotional patterns, Develop coping mechanisms, Calming activities (breathing, music, drawing), Password protection for privacy, Communication card for expressing feelings, Emergency contact integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Lots of free features
- 🔒 Password protection for privacy
- 💡 Variety of calming activities
- 👍 Tracks progress and mood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔍 Concerns about parents accessing app
- 🔍 Ads can be poorly timed
- 🔍 Limited emotion tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Forgot password feature not working
- Inconsistent app performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add milestones/achievements tracking
- Improve sound/audio functionality
- Allow customizing mood/emotion options
- Provide more free access to analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is Calm Urge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or Calm Urge?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Calm Urge averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do HarmLess or Calm Urge have ads?

Both HarmLess and Calm Urge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or Calm Urge?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and Calm Urge every 8 days. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calm Urge on September 23, 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.*