# CounselCat vs Soft Unwind

The clearest difference is ads: Soft Unwind at none against CounselCat's shown. Soft Unwind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). CounselCat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CounselCat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Soft Unwind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soft Unwind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CounselCat has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CounselCat ships an update weekly, Soft Unwind every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CounselCat | Soft Unwind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counselcat/id6450108153/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soft-unwind/id6759005709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 103 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minsik Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509009646) | [Ryan Mabry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876304383) |

## What reviewers say

### CounselCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counselcat/id6450108153)

Engage in judgment-free AI conversations to reduce stress, gain clarity, and foster self-reflection. This private and secure tool offers 24/7 support for emotional growth and well-being, acting as a guided journal.

**Highlights:** Judgment-free AI conversations, Stress and anxiety relief, Self-reflection and journaling, Private and secure space, 24/7 availability, Emotional growth support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Chat | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Chat | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Chat | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Chat | $37.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Chat | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Chat | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| One-day Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift (1-month) | $7.99 | one-time |


### Soft Unwind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soft-unwind/id6759005709)

This app helps you quiet a racing mind at night by allowing you to type out your worries. It provides personalized, comforting responses and then guides you into sleep with breathing exercises, visuals, and sounds.

**Highlights:** Private thought journaling, Personalized calming responses, Guided breathing exercises, Soothing visuals, Ambient soundscapes, Quick wind-down sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soft Unwind Full Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Soft Unwind Full Access | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CounselCat free?

CounselCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Soft Unwind free?

Soft Unwind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CounselCat or Soft Unwind?

Soft Unwind is rated higher. CounselCat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Soft Unwind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CounselCat or Soft Unwind have ads?

CounselCat shows ads; Soft Unwind does not.

### Which is updated more often, CounselCat or Soft Unwind?

CounselCat ships an update weekly, and Soft Unwind every 6 weeks. Most recently, CounselCat was updated on November 7, 2026 and Soft Unwind on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*