Worries vs Path Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Worries
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Are you stuck in a whirlwind of thoughts? Do you know the feeling: Unpleasant thoughts and emotions keep coming up, disrupting your focus, and no matter how much you try to push them away or distract yourself β they always come back? The Worry monster App offers you a playful introduction to how your brain works and teaches you effective strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for a healthy way to deal with unpleasant thoughts and worries. What to expect: Interactive exercises and meditations to help you become more mindful A journaling feature to organize your thoughts Write down your worries and learn to let them go Get to know your inner team! Note: This app uses ChatGPT to simulate your worries and offer new perspectives. Use for free & support my work: The app is free. However, you have the opportunity to support my work through in-app purchases β for example, by "buying me a coffee." Thank you very much! -- Terms of Use -- Read the terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Path Search
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Path Search is a reflective search tool designed to help you turn lifeβs questions into clarity. Using the Mountain Framework β grounded in Existential Analysis β the app guides you through anxiety, feeling lost, relationships, purpose, and difficult decisions with structured, thoughtful activities. Instead of quick fixes or surface-level advice, Meaningful Paths helps you explore your thoughts, values, and direction in a deeper, more grounded way. Search what youβre experiencing, discover guided reflections, and navigate life with greater awareness, steadiness, and meaning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Path Search at none against Worries's 2. Path Search also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Worries's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Worries sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Path Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
Worries ships an update weekly, Path Search every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Worries | Path Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Schmutz | Meaningful Paths Ltd |
In-app purchases
Worries
- Ristretto$0.99
- Lungo Caramel Latte$6.99
Path Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Worries free?
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Do Worries or Path Search have ads?
Which is updated more often, Worries or Path Search?
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