Comparison

Imaginator App vs Regulator

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

Head to head
About

Imaginator App

Features
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Mental Imagery therapy to create change

About

Regulator

Features
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Regulator Nervous System Regulation & Emotional Wellness Regulator is a science-informed emotional regulation app designed to help you manage stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional shutdown. It offers gentle, effective tools to support your nervous system and guide you back toward balance, safety, and clarity. There are no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Everything is included. Daily Regulation & Awareness Regulator centers around a living wellness flame that reflects your daily self-care activity. As you practice, the flame grows and changes, helping you build consistent regulation habits over time. View activity history, mood trends, and long-term insights to better understand your emotional patterns. Emotional Check-Ins Track how you’re feeling with flexible daily check-ins: Quick 5-point mood scale Optional detailed tracking of energy, emotion type, and intensity Emotion blends based on Plutchik’s emotion model Clear charts showing trends across days, months, or years Guided Meditations (11+ Hours) Access over 11 hours of guided meditations, including more than 6 hours of regulation-focused content. Sessions are designed for different nervous system states and include grounding, inner child support, havening-inspired practices, sleep support, boundaries, intuition, anchoring, and more. State-Based Guidance Not sure what you need? Regulator helps you identify whether your nervous system is: Hyperaroused (anxious, activated) Hypoaroused (numb, disconnected) Balanced You’ll then be guided to practices that best support your current state. Breathing & Somatic Regulation Regulator includes evidence-informed tools such as: Paced breathing visuals 4-4-6 deep breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system Bilateral movement and neuro rocking Temperature-based calming techniques Trauma-Informed Practices Explore gentle, body-based exercises inspired by EMDR, EFT tapping, NRRT, and polyvagal theory, including: Step-by-step EFT tapping guidance Finger tapping with progressive calming phases Butterfly hug and self-soothing practices Grounding & Focus Tools For moments of anxiety or dissociation, Regulator offers: 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding SBRC mindfulness technique A pattern-based memory game to redirect anxious thoughts Sound & Sensory Support Calming sound bath experiences and subtle visuals support relaxation throughout the app. Regulator is designed for anyone seeking practical, compassionate tools for emotional regulation and nervous system support β€” whether in moments of distress or as part of daily self-care.

Screenshots

Imaginator App4 screens
Regulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Imaginator App at Free against Regulator's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Imaginator App is free to download; Regulator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Imaginator App versus Regulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImaginator AppRegulator
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size131 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperH2 Cognitive Designs LTDrichard carrigan

In-app purchases

None

Imaginator App

No in-app purchases

None

Regulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imaginator App free?
Imaginator App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Regulator free?
Regulator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Imaginator App or Regulator have ads?
Neither Imaginator App nor Regulator shows ads.

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