Comparison

Take a timeout vs Stress2Calm

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

Head to head
About

Take a timeout

Features
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Timeout is a practical tool designed to help people manage moments of anger and rage before it escalate. When emotions run high, Timeout provides a safe and immediate way to pause, reflect, and regain control. Timeout helps stop in the heat of the moment. Whether triggered by stress, conflict, or frustration, Timeout is there to guide users toward calmness and away from unwanted actions. With Timeout, you can: Go through a simple, guided process to calm down quickly. Shift focus from rage to reflection, preventing escalation. Track your use of Timeout to become more aware of your emotional patterns. Access supportive resources for long-term emotional regulation. Timeout empowers people to take responsibility for their emotions and build healthier habits of self-control. It is a tool for individuals, families, and communities who want to stop violence before it starts. Take control in the moment. Take a Timeout.

About

Stress2Calm

This app offers guided support for moments of stress and anxiety. It provides breathing exercises, grounding techniques, meditation audio, and relaxing mini-games to help users find calm and reset their minds. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it's a companion for daily emotional wellness.

Highlights
  • Guided support mode for intense emotions
  • Breathing exercises for stress reduction
  • Grounding techniques for present moment focus
  • Meditation and relaxation audio
  • Calm and relaxation mini-games
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Stress2Calm – Your Calm Companion When Life Feels Overwhelming Stress, anxiety, and emotional overload can happen anytime. Stress2Calm is designed to help you pause, breathe, and gently move from stress toward calmness when you need it most. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted, Stress2Calm provides simple and effective tools to help you relax, ground yourself, and reset your mind.  I Am With You Mode When emotions feel intense, this guided support mode helps you feel calm and supported through gentle voice guidance, breathing techniques, and grounding exercises designed to ease stress and anxiety. Guided Breathing Exercises Scientifically supported breathing techniques help reduce stress, lower anxiety, and promote relaxation. Follow simple visual and audio breathing guides anytime, anywhere.  Grounding Exercises Reconnect with the present moment using grounding techniques that help reduce panic, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Meditation & Relaxation Audio Listen to calming meditation music, peaceful nature sounds, and ambient relaxation audio to help your mind slow down and unwind.  Guided Meditation Sessions Meditation experiences designed to improve emotional balance, focus, and inner calm.  Calm & Relaxation Games Stress2Calm includes a growing collection of simple, relaxing mini-games designed to help redirect your thoughts, reduce anxiety, and promote mindfulness through gentle interaction. Designed For Real Life Stress2Calm is built to be simple, accessible, and supportive during stressful moments. No complicated setup, no overwhelming features — just calming support when you need it. Privacy Focused Your emotional wellness is personal. Stress2Calm does not track or sell your personal data and is designed to respect your privacy. Who Is Stress2Calm For? • People experiencing stress or anxiety • Anyone needing quick emotional support • Students and professionals facing daily pressure • Anyone wanting simple meditation and relaxation tools • Users who prefer calming activities and mindfulness games Take a moment. Breathe. You are not alone. Stress2Calm is here to help you move from stress to calm.

Screenshots

Take a timeout4 screens
Stress2Calm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stress2Calm at 12.0 against Take a timeout's 14.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Take a timeout versus Stress2Calm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTake a timeoutStress2Calm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTX (PRIVATE) LIMITEDNevunu

In-app purchases

None

Take a timeout

No in-app purchases

None

Stress2Calm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Take a timeout free?
Take a timeout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stress2Calm free?
Stress2Calm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Take a timeout or Stress2Calm have ads?
Neither Take a timeout nor Stress2Calm shows ads.

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