Comparison

Ahead vs The Practice

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

The Practice

Features
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The The Practice app makes it very easy for you to manage your The Practice account, book into our classes and events and keep in touch with us. You can easily message us if you have a question or want to share something with them. You can also follow our public feed to see any announcements we make, promos we run, or content we share.

Screenshots

Ahead4 screens
The Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Practice at none against Ahead's 23. Ahead's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. The Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ahead ships an update fortnightly, The Practice every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ahead versus The Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAheadThe Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size474 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerahead Solutions GmbHMomence, Inc.

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

The Practice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Ahead

Subscriptions22
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • 1 month$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 3 months1 Month trial$29.993 Months
  • 12 Months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • 12 months1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 3 months7 Days trial$49.993 Months
  • 12 months7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Ahead Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • 12 months7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
None

The Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ahead free?
Ahead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Practice free?
The Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ahead or The Practice have ads?
Neither Ahead nor The Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ahead or The Practice?
Ahead ships an update fortnightly, and The Practice every 3 months. Most recently, Ahead was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Practice on October 13, 2026.

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