Cogs vs Regulator

Built by neurodivergent people for neurodivergent people, the Cogs mobile app helps you avoid neurodivergent burnout and develop positive wellbeing habits. We help you live your best neurodivergent life by enabling you to: 1. Identify your personal burnout signs Cogs helps you discover the specific behaviours and thought patterns that show up more strongly when you’re burnt out. Understanding and tracking these is the first stop to beating burnout. 2. Understand your energy levels By tracking your burnout signs daily, Cogs visualises your energy levels for you, indicating when you can take on the day and when you need to prioritise self care. Understanding and communicating what you feel capable of is an important step in advocating for yourself 3. Develop good wellbeing habits Cogs helps you self-regulate and maintain good daily practices through reflection, movement, breathing and stimming. Once you’ve found the things that work for you, save them for later. They will appear on your self-care screen. All features of the Cogs app require a paid membership. Membership is offered for £7.99/month or £69.99/year with a 7 days free trial for new users. Price listed is for UK users and may be different in other regions. Existing subscribers are not eligible for a free trial. [:mav: 2.0.2]

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 — whether in moments of distress or as part of daily self-care.