Take a timeout vs Even Better
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Take a timeout
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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.
Even Better
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What if you could train your heart to see more good, in just a few minutes a day? Even Better is your personal gratitude coach. Like a gym for the heart: a short, simple daily practice that strengthens your ability to see the good, even when life isn't easy. Science confirms what the soul has always known: regular gratitude lifts your mood, calms your mind, and brings back joy and energy. We turned it into a warm, simple and inviting practice that fits every person, at any age and in any season of life. What's waiting inside: • Gratitude corner - give thanks for the good in words, a photo, your own voice or a video • How my heart feels - choose how your heart feels right now, and receive a gentle word exactly there • The good in me - practice seeing the good inside you, not only in what you do • Love yourself - a soft, compassionate look in the mirror, and kind words of your own • Journal and calendar - all the light you gathered in one place, even a little movie of your moments New: • A place for feelings - there is room not only for the good. Four quiet corners: a bottle where you set aside what's hard to hold (and can lock it with a code), a recycling bin where you write, shred and let go, circular breathing, and a little punching bag. • The Way Home - an optional game mode. Every good thing moves your heart along a painted path, with treasure chests on the way and a glowing home at the end. Then a new journey awaits: The Heart and the Spring. • Surprise moments - small reminders at random times during the day. Each one opens something different right away: write a thank-you, take a photo, record your voice or film a video. • Daily reminder - at the time you choose, and in your phone's calendar too if you like Why you'll love Even Better: • Completely free, no ads • Private - everything stays on your phone. Cloud backup only if you choose, with encryption only you can open • Gentle and non-judgmental - no pressure, no scores, no "missed days" • In 6 languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian • On phone and tablet • For everyone - teens and adults, spiritual and rational alike Start today. One small practice, and feel the difference.
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Verdict
Take a timeout and Even Better are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Take a timeout | Even Better |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TX (PRIVATE) LIMITED | Lior Shlomo Tapuhi |
In-app purchases
Take a timeout
No in-app purchases
Even Better
No in-app purchases
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