Comparison

Anxiety Relief vs Simby

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

Head to head
About

Anxiety Relief

This app provides a research-backed toolkit designed by clinical psychologists to help manage anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. It offers immediate calming techniques, AI-powered chat support, guided breathing, and long-term strategies for emotional resilience.

Highlights
  • SOS calming techniques
  • AI Therapy Chatbot
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Nervous System School
  • Daily mental fitness plan
  • Sleep Stories
  • Meditations & visualizations
Features
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Calmer is a toolkit for anxious, stressful moments: quick ways to calm down, and small daily habits that help you feel steadier over time. WHAT'S INSIDE • SOS calm-down tools for moments of panic • Guided breathing, grounding and relaxation exercises • Sleep stories and guided meditations to help you wind down • Anxiety School: short lessons on how stress and anxiety work • A daily plan and a guided 7-session program • Mood check-ins to notice what helps you • AI companion: talk things through any time (not a therapist or medical service) WHY PEOPLE USE CALMER • Calm down in minutes, wherever you are • Build a simple routine that fits your day • Understand what sets off your stress • Get to sleep with less racing thought IMPORTANT Calmer is a self-help wellness app. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and is not a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. If you're in crisis, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line; in the app, tap the help button in the AI companion. SUBSCRIPTION Calmer Plus unlocks all exercises, stories, lessons and unlimited AI companion messages. Monthly and yearly plans are available; some include a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://gocalmer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://gocalmer.com/privacy

About

Simby

Features
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Simby is the calm, all-in-one tracker for your baby's first years — feeding, diapers, sleep, growth and health, beautifully organized and always a tap away. Whether it's a 3 a.m. feed or a pediatrician visit, Simby helps you capture what matters and see the patterns behind it. FEEDING • Breastfeeding with left/right timers • Bottles and solids • Pumping sessions and a milk stash tracker DAILY CARE • Diapers, sleep and water intake • Walks, play, tummy time, bath and teeth brushing GROWTH & HEALTH • Weight, height and temperature with clear charts • Symptoms, medications and doctor visits • Vaccination schedule tailored to your country (US, Canada, Europe and more) with reminders MILESTONES & MEMORIES • Track first smiles, steps and words on a beautiful timeline • Save photos and special moments GUIDANCE WHEN YOU NEED IT • AI-powered specialists for sleep, feeding, health, development and parenting • Fast, personalized answers to everyday questions (AI guidance is informational and does not replace your pediatrician) CALM YOUR BABY • Built-in soothing sounds and lullabies for easier sleep MADE FOR FAMILIES • Share your baby's profile with your partner in real time • Export data as PDF/CSV for your pediatrician • Available in 6 languages • Private by design — your family's data stays yours SIMBY PRO Unlock unlimited AI specialists, full history, data export, memories and sharing. • Monthly or annual subscription; auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before the period ends — manage anytime in Settings Simby is an informational and organizational tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified pediatrician for medical concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.simbyapp.com/

Screenshots

Anxiety Relief4 screens
Simby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simby at none against Anxiety Relief's shown. Anxiety Relief's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Anxiety Relief sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Simby sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anxiety Relief ships an update weekly, Simby every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anxiety Relief versus Simby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnxiety ReliefSimby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHedgehog Solutions SIAVESELA NIKOLAEVA MARINOVA

Bugs and requests

Anxiety Relief

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Some features not working as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More advanced analytics or tracking features

Simby

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Anxiety Relief

Subscriptions7
  • Calmer Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Calmer Plus Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Calmer Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Calmer Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Calmer Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Calmer Plus Yearly$44.991 Year
  • Calmer Plus Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
2 purchases

Simby

Subscriptions2
  • Simby Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Simby Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Anxiety Relief free?
Anxiety Relief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simby free?
Simby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anxiety Relief or Simby have ads?
Anxiety Relief shows ads; Simby does not.
Which is updated more often, Anxiety Relief or Simby?
Anxiety Relief ships an update weekly, and Simby every 3 weeks. Most recently, Anxiety Relief was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simby on October 25, 2026.

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