# HarmLess vs ObsessLess

The clearest difference is ads: ObsessLess at none against HarmLess's shown. ObsessLess also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). HarmLess's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 109). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HarmLess sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ObsessLess sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 ObsessLess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HarmLess has 8.1K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of HarmLess's written reviews are positive against 81% of ObsessLess's.

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, ObsessLess every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HarmLess | ObsessLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmless-self-harm-tracker/id1537897066/reviews)** | [4.7 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsessless-ocd-support-app/id6742539895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wired Betterment](https://appshunter.io/developer/954911326) | [ObsessLess B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832933723) |

## 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


### ObsessLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsessless-ocd-support-app/id6742539895)

This app provides instant support and guidance for individuals experiencing OCD. It offers daily quests to build coping skills, an SOS button for overwhelming moments, and tools to work through intrusive thoughts and resist compulsions. It also features a safe community and educational resources.

**Highlights:** Daily quests for OCD coping skills, AI-powered SOS button for overwhelming moments, Tools to work through intrusive thoughts, Exercises to resist compulsions, Safe OCD community, Educational resources on OCD, Evidence-based ERP and ACT principles

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HarmLess free?

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

### Is ObsessLess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HarmLess or ObsessLess?

HarmLess is rated higher. HarmLess averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while ObsessLess averages 4.7 from 109 ratings.

### Do HarmLess or ObsessLess have ads?

HarmLess shows ads; ObsessLess does not.

### Which is updated more often, HarmLess or ObsessLess?

HarmLess ships an update fortnightly, and ObsessLess every 5 days. Most recently, HarmLess was updated on September 24, 2026 and ObsessLess on September 18, 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.*