Ahead vs Black Box Creative LLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ahead
This app helps you understand and manage your emotions through science-proven techniques. Learn to overcome unhelpful thought patterns and build a personal toolkit for emotional regulation in just 5 minutes a day. Track your progress and become a calmer, kinder individual.
- Manage emotions daily
- Science-proven techniques
- Interactive reflections
- Personalized emotional toolkit
- Track emotional progress
- Learn with others
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The Duolingo for emotional intelligence. Learn to stay calm, kind, and in control of anger, anxiety, and stress, in just 5 minutes a day. ◆ Apple Design Award 2024 (Social Impact) ◆ App of the Day in 20+ countries ◆ 2 million people. 4.8 stars. WHY AHEAD Nobody taught us how to handle our emotions. School skipped it. Ahead fixes that. We are behavior change scientists, and we turned proven psychology into short, playful steps that actually stick. No lectures. No 30 minute meditations. Just real skills you use in the moment. WHAT YOU GET - Personalized journeys for anger, anxiety, confidence, procrastination, heartbreak, and more - 5 minute activities you can do anywhere - An emotional profile that shows the root of how you react - Streaks, levels, and rewards that build the habit - Progress you can feel in 2 weeks HOW IT WORKS 1. Take the quick emotional assessment 2. Get your personalized journey 3. Practice 5 minutes a day 4. Watch your emotional fitness grow WHO IT IS FOR People who want to fight less with the people they love, react less on impulse, parent with more patience, and feel calmer under pressure. We promise to only give science backed advice, never sell your data, and always act in your favor. Try Ahead free for 7 days. Your future self says thanks. For more information, see our Terms of Service (https://www.ahead-app.com/terms-of-service) and Privacy Policy (https://www.ahead-app.com/privacy).
Black Box Creative LLC
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Download this app and access your personalized member portal to sign up for classes, manage your membership, and stay in the know about the events of Black Box Creative LLC
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black Box Creative LLC at none against Ahead's 10. Black Box Creative LLC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Ahead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Black Box Creative LLC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ahead | Black Box Creative LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 474 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ahead Solutions GmbH | Black Box Creative Limited Liability Company |
Bugs and requests
Ahead
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to access full content without subscription
- Inconsistent syncing and data loss
- Confusing navigation and user interface
- Unresponsive or malfunctioning features
Requested features
8 requests- More free content and features
- Ability to track progress and revisit past lessons
- Personalized recommendations based on user data
- Integration with other mental health apps or services
- Dark mode option
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- Audio/video content for visual/auditory learners
- Improved bug fixes and stability
- Better customer support and communication
Black Box Creative LLC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ahead
- 1 month$9.991 Month
- 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
- 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
- 12 months1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- 12 months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- 12 months1 Month trial$59.991 Year
- 12 months7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- 12 months1 Month trial$79.991 Year
Black Box Creative LLC
No in-app purchases
