Brain in Hand vs YSJActive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brain in Hand
This digital support system helps manage difficult situations, improve memory, and cope with anxiety to foster independence. It integrates with web software and human support for comprehensive assistance.
- Manage difficult situations
- Improve memory recall
- Cope with anxiety
- Increase independence
- Access coping strategies
- Monitor wellbeing
- Request extra help
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Brain in Hand helps autistic and ADHD people manage overwhelm, reduce anxiety, and feel more confident at work, in education, and in everyday life. Our neurodiversity support platform combines specialist human coaching, always-available digital tools, and 24/7 on-demand human support. Brain in Hand is available through funding routes including Access to Work and Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), as well as private subscription. To find out more about access and funding options, visit www.braininhand.co.uk Features include: - Guided pathways to get started - Tools for reflection and mood tracking - Personalised strategies and solutions library - Planning tools - 24/7 on-demand human support - Specialist coaching from UK-based ILM Level 3+ trained coaches Brain in Hand is designed to support you beyond scheduled coaching sessions, helping you navigate difficult moments as they happen. Real human support is available through the app whenever extra help is needed. Brain in Hand supports people across education, employment, and everyday life, helping build confidence, independence, and practical strategies that work for them.
YSJActive
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Download the YSJActive app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, purchase class packages, check your profile and membership status, keep up to date with the latest products and services, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing/ysjactive to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain in Hand at every 2 weeks against YSJActive's every 17 months. YSJActive's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brain in Hand ships an update every 2 weeks, YSJActive every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brain in Hand | YSJActive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brain in Hand | York St. John Computer Science |
In-app purchases
Brain in Hand
No in-app purchases
YSJActive
No in-app purchases
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