Comparison

Ahead vs Dig Deeper

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage emotions daily
  • Science-proven techniques
  • Interactive reflections
  • Personalized emotional toolkit
  • Track emotional progress
  • Learn with others
Features
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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).

About

Dig Deeper

This app helps you identify and name your emotions by expanding your emotional vocabulary. It simplifies the Feelings Wheel to guide you beyond basic terms like 'sad' or 'bad', allowing for more precise self-understanding and emotional awareness.

Highlights
  • Identify emotions beyond basic terms
  • Expand emotional vocabulary
  • Utilize a simplified Feelings Wheel
  • Record emotional history
  • Increase self-awareness
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Dig Deeper is designed to help you learn to name your emotions. Identifying your emotions is a fundamental skill to learn toward taking control of your mental state and learning to be more present with yourself. Dig Deeper uses the Feelings Wheel to help you expand your vocabulary. By simplifying the Feelings Wheel, Dig Deeper allows you to describe how you're feeling better than just saying you are 'sad' or that you feel 'bad'. Start with a base emotion such as 'Angry' or 'Happy' and then dig deeper into that emotion until you can better identify the emotion you are feeling. Increase the awareness you have of yourself and your emotions by noting why you felt the emotion in that moment and record a history for you to reflect on as you go through this journey.

Screenshots

Ahead4 screens
Dig Deeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dig Deeper at 100% against Ahead's 71%. Dig Deeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Ahead's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ahead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Dig Deeper sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dig Deeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ahead has 22K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Ahead's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dig Deeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ahead ships an update fortnightly, Dig Deeper every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ahead versus Dig Deeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAheadDig Deeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size474 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerahead Solutions GmbHChaotic Good Creations

Customer experience

Ahead

All ratings22,466 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews1,795 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative24.7%

Dig Deeper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Dig Deeper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ahead

Subscriptions10
  • 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
4 purchases

Dig Deeper

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$5.99
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  • Massive Tip$7.99

Questions

Is Ahead free?
Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dig Deeper free?
Dig Deeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ahead or Dig Deeper?
Dig Deeper is rated higher. Ahead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Dig Deeper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Ahead or Dig Deeper have ads?
Neither Ahead nor Dig Deeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ahead or Dig Deeper?
Ahead ships an update fortnightly, and Dig Deeper every 2 months. Most recently, Ahead was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dig Deeper on November 4, 2026.

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