# HarmLess vs Mental Calm

The clearest difference is rating: HarmLess at 4.8 against Mental Calm's 3.9. HarmLess also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Mental Calm's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Mental Calm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HarmLess holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mental Calm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, Mental Calm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | Mental Calm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-calm-self-mood-tracker/id6444785104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [Svetlana Rabosh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614133369) |

## 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


### Mental Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-calm-self-mood-tracker/id6444785104)

Understand and manage your emotions with this mood tracking app. Analyze your thoughts, develop positive thinking, and reduce anxiety through daily journaling and self-awareness exercises. Premium features include voice notes and photo attachments.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking and analysis, Personal emotional journal, Develop positive thinking skills, Reduce anxiety, Increase self-awareness, Voice notes (Premium), Photo attachments (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self Harm Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is Mental Calm free?

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

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

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Mental Calm averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or Mental Calm have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; Mental Calm does not.

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

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and Mental Calm every 5 weeks. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on October 17, 2026 and Mental Calm on October 3, 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.*