Comparison

Misophonia vs Tide

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

Head to head
About

Misophonia

This app offers tools and resources for individuals with misophonia. It includes a podcast player, cognitive training, sound mixing, guided breathing exercises, a trigger journal, and access to research and support hotlines. It is not a medical treatment.

Highlights
  • Podcast player with transcripts
  • 15-day cognitive training program
  • Customizable sound mixer
  • Guided breathwork exercises
  • Trigger journaling with statistics
  • Research library and advocacy resources
  • Direct access to crisis hotlines
Features
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This app combines the largest library of misophonia lived experience anywhere with evidence-based tools, the latest research, and practical resources for navigating daily life. FEATURES Podcast Player — Listen to all episodes with multi-band EQ, playback speed control, sleep timer, episode transcripts with search, and a persistent mini player. Thought Training — A research-backed 15-day cognitive training program (~3 min/day) based on published misophonia research. Swipe-based exercises, progress tracking, and daily streak rewards. Sound Mixer — Layer ambient sounds (rain, ocean, forest), procedural noise (white, pink, brown), and binaural beats with per-channel volume control. Save and load custom sound scenes. Breathwork & Grounding — Guided breathing exercises (Box, 4-7-8, Calming Breath) with animated visuals and haptic feedback. Includes a 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding exercise. Trigger Journal — Log your experiences with quick or detailed entry modes, multi-criteria filtering, pattern statistics, and export to PDF or email. Resources & Advocacy — Research library, legal resources, ADA accommodation letter generator, and a misophonia explainer to share with friends and family. Crisis Support — Direct access to hotlines including 988, Crisis Text Line, SAMHSA, and NAMI. Free with NO ads This is not a treatment for misophonia and nothing in the app or podcast should be considered medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional when seeking therapies. Any information you provide (like journal entries) is kept private and never sold or shared with third parties. SAY HELLO! Email — hello@misophoniapodcast.com Instagram — https://instagram.com/misophoniapodcast Facebook — https://facebook.com/misophoniapodcast Twitter — https://twitter.com/misophoniashow YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKjBcayzH_eKSqR2SAMGuig PODCAST Website — https://misophoniapodcast.com Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-misophonia-podcast/id1487323924 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/6BkNkAQh35gXklPng1Obfi

About

Tide

Features
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Understand your daily energy highs and lows with Tide — the fast, beautiful energy and mood tracker for iPhone and iPad. Log how you feel in seconds throughout the day and discover what lifts you up or drains you. Tide turns quick check-ins into clear weekly patterns, mood trends, and sleep correlations — all stored privately on your device. KEY FEATURES: • 5-second check-ins: Energy level (1–5) plus mood and optional note • Daily timeline: Morning, afternoon, and evening at a glance • Streak tracking: Build a consistent self-awareness habit • Sleep correlation: Connect Apple Health to see how rest affects your energy • Mood distribution: Spot patterns across days and weeks • Total privacy: No account, no cloud — your data stays on your iPhone WHY TIDE: • Faster than a full journal — log in under five seconds • Designed for burnout awareness and fatigue tracking, not clinical diagnosis • Calm, distraction-free interface with light and dark mode • Works on iPhone and iPad with a consistent experience TIDE PRO: • Unlimited check-ins (free tier: 2 per day) • Full history beyond 14 days • Advanced insights and mood distribution charts • Weekly averages and best-day patterns • Sleep and energy analysis via HealthKit PERFECT FOR: • Professionals tracking burnout and afternoon energy crashes • Students noticing how sleep affects focus and mood • Anyone building a daily wellness habit without complexity • People who want private, on-device health journaling Start tracking your energy today and see what your week reveals. ACCESSIBILITY: VoiceOver labels on main actions; Dynamic Type support for readable check-ins. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Misophonia4 screens
Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Misophonia at none against Tide's 2. Misophonia also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Misophonia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Misophonia ships an update every 3 weeks, Tide monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Misophonia versus Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMisophoniaTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLab 1908 LLCAna Escorcio

In-app purchases

None

Misophonia

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tide

Subscriptions2
  • Tide Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tide Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Misophonia free?
Misophonia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tide free?
Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Misophonia or Tide have ads?
Neither Misophonia nor Tide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Misophonia or Tide?
Misophonia ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tide monthly. Most recently, Misophonia was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tide on November 5, 2026.

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