Comparison

Ahead vs Have Fun, Try Hard

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

Head to head
About

Ahead

Learn to manage anger, anxiety, and stress with science-backed, 5-minute daily activities. Develop emotional intelligence through personalized journeys and track your progress in just two weeks.

Highlights
  • Personalized journeys for various emotions
  • 5-minute daily activities
  • Emotional profile assessment
  • Habit-building rewards system
  • Progress tracking
  • Science-backed psychology
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

Have Fun, Try Hard

Features
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Have Fun, Try Hard is a fun and encouraging climbing companion designed to help kids (and grownups!) track their bravery, effort, and progress while bouldering. Whether you’re trying something scary, taking a fall, or reaching a new hold, HFTH helps turn every climb into a small win. Celebrate each tick with playful animations and sounds, and earn points toward fun rewards! It’s not about climbing the hardest routes — it’s about showing up, trying hard, and being brave. • Tap to track small wins like falling, trying something new, or reaching a high hold • Celebrate each effort with a joyful sound and silly animated GIF • Submit your climbing session and look back on what you’ve achieved • Unlock custom rewards like “Pick Daddy’s Route” or “Climbing Smoothie!” • Built for bouldering kids and supportive parents or coaches Made with love, laughter, and lots of chalk.

Screenshots

Ahead4 screens
Have Fun, Try Hard2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Have Fun, Try Hard at none against Ahead's 10. Ahead's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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. Ahead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Have Fun, Try Hard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ahead versus Have Fun, Try Hard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAheadHave Fun, Try Hard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size479 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerahead Solutions GmbHwepul

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

Have Fun, Try Hard

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
None

Have Fun, Try Hard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ahead free?
Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Have Fun, Try Hard free?
Have Fun, Try Hard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ahead or Have Fun, Try Hard have ads?
Neither Ahead nor Have Fun, Try Hard shows ads.

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