# Distraxt vs Olively

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Distraxt at 100% against Olively's 45%. Distraxt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Olively's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (473 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distraxt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Olively sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distraxt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olively has 473 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Distraxt's written reviews are positive against 45% of Olively's.

Distraxt ships an update every 2 weeks, Olively every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distraxt | Olively |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distraxt-stop-overthinking/id6738848575/reviews)** | [4.7 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olively-anxious-and-avoidant/id6755921191/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **473** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 109 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shining Muffin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446193687) | [Yosha Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849490980) |

## What reviewers say

### Distraxt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distraxt-stop-overthinking/id6738848575)

This app offers quick, interactive activities to help break cycles of overthinking and calm racing thoughts. It provides instant mental relief through playful, science-inspired tools designed to redirect attention and reset your mind.

**Highlights:** Tap to distract activities, Motion-based focus games, Quick relief for stress, Minimal input required, Designed for anxiety and mental reset

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Your Best Self | $9.99 | per month |
| Try Your Best Self | $9.99 | per month |


### Olively

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olively-anxious-and-avoidant/id6755921191)

This app helps couples understand each other by translating communication based on attachment styles. It offers tools to rephrase messages, decode partner's words, and provides guided programs and educational content to improve relationship dynamics.

**Highlights:** Translate messages based on attachment styles, Decode partner's communication, AI-powered relationship check-ins, Guided 7-day relationship programs, Attachment theory library, Real-time trigger risk scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Olively Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Olively Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Olively Pro (3 months) | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Olively Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distraxt free?

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

### Is Olively free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distraxt or Olively?

Distraxt is rated higher. Distraxt averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Olively averages 4.7 from 473 ratings.

### Do Distraxt or Olively have ads?

Neither Distraxt nor Olively shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distraxt or Olively?

Distraxt ships an update every 2 weeks, and Olively every 5 days. Most recently, Distraxt was updated on September 12, 2026 and Olively on September 24, 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.*