# HarmLess vs Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Harm Tracker & Recovery at none against HarmLess's 14. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). HarmLess's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9K vs 373). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

HarmLess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 9K ratings behind it against 373, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 90% of Self Harm Tracker & Recovery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | Self Harm Tracker & Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [4.6 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 373 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [Adam Cziko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508288501) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336)

This app allows users to track and visualize their symptoms and harmful actions with ease. It provides detailed statistics over time and allows for the generation of printable reports to share with healthcare professionals. Users can also personalize their tracking experience and receive daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Track symptoms and harms, Add notes and personalize tracker, Analyze statistics over time, Generate printable PDF/CSV reports, Daily reminders, Journal lock with Face/Touch ID

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Provides reminders and encouragement
- 👍 Useful for monitoring symptoms and treatments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users report occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes for some users
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a counter to track clean days
- Improve chart visualization and reporting
- Integrate with other mental health apps or services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is Self Harm Tracker & Recovery free?

Self Harm Tracker & Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Self Harm Tracker & Recovery averages 4.6 from 373 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; Self Harm Tracker & Recovery does not.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on October 17, 2026 and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery on October 18, 2026.

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