Comparison

Obsessed vs PeppyStep

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

Head to head
About

Obsessed

This app provides a structured, neuroscience-grounded approach to managing obsessive thought patterns. It offers audio sessions designed to reduce reactivity, build tolerance for discomfort, and support the brain's natural capacity for calm. Explore themes like relationships, contamination, and 'just right' feelings to free up headspace for focus and enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Neuroscience-based approach
  • 730+ curated audio sessions
  • Four-phase structured program
  • Covers diverse obsessive themes
  • Exposure-based learning inspiration
  • Feel Great section for mood boost
Features
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Welcome to Obsessed It's not just an app; it's a comforting, insightful space for those who experience obsessive thought patterns. Designed for people who think deeply, fixate easily, and want a healthier way to relate to their minds. The goal isn't perfection – it's to free up enough headspace for better things, like focus and actual fun! Grounded in Neuroscience Created by a neuroscientist in the field of OCD research, Obsessed reflects how the brain actually learns in response to uncertainty… not how we wish it did. The approach is structured into four phases – Learn, Prepare, Desensitize, and Feel Great – with 730+ curated audio sessions. Each stage is designed to help reduce reactivity, build tolerance for discomfort, and support the brain's natural capacity to shift towards calm. More Precision = More Freedom If you've spent years trying to calm anxiety with logic or reassurance, only to find it looping back – you’re perfectly normal. The mind does what it thinks is protective, but this backfires. It’s far better to do the opposite of what anxiety demands. Obsessed can help you make this shift. You'll learn how to identify and sit with the essence of what makes you uncomfortable.. while at home, or out and about. Many Themes, Same Underlying Pattern Obsessed covers a wide range of obsessive themes, some common and some niche. A few examples: relationships, existential concerns, responsibility/harm, checking, sensorimotor, contamination/health, identity, ‘just right’ feelings … And many more! If yours isn’t there, let us know. Encouraging Exposure & Learning Right now, your brain needs to learn that your triggers aren’t threats. This starts with sitting with your thoughts correctly, in a way that slots into your busy life. Obsessed takes inspiration from exposure-based approaches, adapted for self-guided, non-clinical use. Tap into New, Uplifting Emotional States It's common to think: "Once I feel better, then I can enjoy things." But, emotional shifts work the other way around. The brain needs energy to rewire – and energy comes from movement, delight, novelty, and comfort. Obsessed includes a Feel Great section, a library of engaging audio sessions to help you break monotony, boost your mood & maintain progress. Start Targeting Your Unique Triggers, At Your Own Pace Much of the app is free to explore. Unlocking the premium Desensitize section – with over 620 advanced audio sessions across 32 obsessive themes – is £8.99 / $13.99 / €9.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial. A Note on Scope Obsessed is a self-guided, supportive digital resource. It doesn’t diagnose or formally treat OCD or any other condition, and is not a substitute for therapy/clinical care. There's no ‘right’ way to use Obsessed. Feel free to explore it on its own or alongside professional support. Please note: Some exercises may temporarily increase discomfort; you're in control and can stop anytime. If you're in crisis or experiencing severe symptoms, please contact a mental health professional or crisis line immediately. A Quick Note on Your Privacy Obsessed uses end-to-end encryption; your journal entries & personalized content are encrypted on your device before being stored, so no one can read them. Only your email is linked to your account. Want extra privacy? Apple users can sign up using Apple Sign-In with Hide My Email. We Love Your Feedback Obsessed is always evolving, based on your feedback and new insight. We're building a space that respects the complexity of living with an obsessive mind, and which gives you tools that feel easy to use. Ready to Begin? Explore in your own time, risk-free – and please reach out and say hi! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PeppyStep

This app helps dog owners meticulously track their pet's walks, meals, and health. It provides a centralized calendar for all important events and offers practical guides for dog care. Premium features include sitter access and complete history viewing.

Highlights
  • Log detailed walk activities (pee, poop, treats)
  • Schedule and track dog meals with reminders
  • Centralized calendar for walks, meals, and vet visits
  • Manage health records and medication reminders
  • Sitter access for sharing dog's routine
  • Dog walking guides and community features
Features
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The app your dog would build if they had thumbs. Peppy Step keeps track of everything your dog considers important: walks, meals, health stuff, and the humans responsible for all of the above. Your dog has been running this operation from memory. Now there's a backup system. WALKS Log what actually happens out there: pee, poop, zoomies, water breaks, treats, playtime, and every friend made along the way. Add a note for anything else. It's all saved, and no one has to wonder if the dog got out today. MEALS Set your dog's food and feeding schedule, and get notifications so breakfast happens exactly once. Your dog will lobby hard for twice. The schedule holds. CALENDAR Walks, meals, vet visits, and sitter stays: your dog's whole life on one calendar. It's a busier schedule than yours. They've earned it. HEALTH Vaccinations, vet visits, medication reminders, and notes about the thing they ate that one time. All in one place, ready before your vet finishes asking. SITTERS (Peppy Plus) Headed out of town? Hand your sitter everything they need (walk routine, feeding schedule, health notes) in one dedicated sitter view. Sitters get their own free account. Your dog gets uninterrupted room service. GUIDES Walking guides for real dogs and the humans attached to them. Practical, judgment-free, occasionally opinionated about squirrels. PEPPY PALS Every dog has their people. Peppy Pals brings your dog's crew together so everyone stays in the loop, because raising a good dog is a group project. FREE, ACTUALLY Feeding and medication reminders, walks, health records, the calendar, and guides: free, for up to three dogs, with your last 7 days always in view. Peppy Plus keeps the long view: your complete history, plus sitter access. PEPPY PLUS Every new account starts with a full month of Peppy Plus included. And whatever happens, everything you created stays with you. One more thing: Peppy Step will never guilt you. No shame notifications, no "you've been slacking" nonsense. Big walk days, quiet couch days, your dog loves you on both. Privacy Policy: https://app.peppystep.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Obsessed4 screens
PeppyStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PeppyStep at 5.0 against Obsessed's 4.3. PeppyStep also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Obsessed's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Obsessed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. PeppyStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PeppyStep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obsessed ships an update every 2 months, PeppyStep every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Obsessed versus PeppyStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsessedPeppyStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperObsessed App Ltd7 Global LLC

Customer experience

Obsessed

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PeppyStep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Obsessed

Subscriptions1
  • Obsessed Premium$13.991 Month
None

PeppyStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Obsessed free?
Obsessed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeppyStep free?
PeppyStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Obsessed or PeppyStep?
PeppyStep is rated higher. Obsessed averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PeppyStep averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Obsessed or PeppyStep have ads?
Neither Obsessed nor PeppyStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Obsessed or PeppyStep?
Obsessed ships an update every 2 months, and PeppyStep every 4 weeks. Most recently, Obsessed was updated on November 3, 2026 and PeppyStep on October 31, 2026.

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