Comparison

Bia vs ObsessLess

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

Head to head
About

Bia

This interactive tool guides users through a step-by-step process to understand and overcome phobias. It utilizes proven therapeutic techniques and offers tailored versions for adults and children, with options to connect with a therapist.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step phobia overcoming guidance
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods
  • Tailored versions for adults and kids
  • Therapist connection option
  • Parental resources
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You deserve a life free from phobia. Bia is a step-by-step interactive tool for learning about and overcoming phobia. Based on researched techniques from Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Bia teaches you the science behind phobia and guides you through a personalized, evidence-based program to overcome it. Note: Bia is free to try for 7 days and then requires a subscription. HOW IT WORKS Bia creates your personalized phobia recovery program based on your unique fear profile. As you work through the program, Bia's guided exposure algorithm enforces clinical best practices of ERP to keep you progressing at the right pace. You're always in control, there are no hidden tricks or unexpected exposures. SELF-GUIDED OR WITH A THERAPIST Many users complete their Bia journey independently. Others prefer to use Bia alongside a therapist in order to accelerate their recovery. Bia is designed to support you in whichever option you choose. REAL RESULTS 86% of users report reduced phobia severity • Most users see improvement within 2 weeks OUR STORY Bia was founded by Willy Schaller, who lived with emetophobia for over 27 years before recovering using the same method now built into the app. Co-founder Elizabeth Fullerton was one of Bia's first users and found the tool so impactful in her own phobia recovery that she joined the team. CLINICAL CREDIBILITY Bia is developed in partnership with our clinical advisory board consisting of Dr. David Russ, Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge, Jamie Roche LCSW, Nancy Lagunas AMFT, and Kaitlyn Peters LPCC. Alongside our research partners from the University of Utah, we have presented Bia's outcomes data at national psychological conferences including ADAA 2026, NASP 2026, and WCCBT 2026. WHAT BIA HELPS WITH Bia offers a dedicated recovery program for the following conditions: • Emetophobia (fear of vomiting) • Panic disorder • Agoraphobia • Social anxiety • Contamination OCD • Fear of flying • School phobia and school refusal • Separation anxiety • School performance anxiety • Other phobias are supported through custom-built programs. FEATURES Separate kids version for children ages 5-13 • Guided exposure algorithm • Safety behavior tracking • Generate your unique fear profile • Customizable reminders for exposure practice • Interactive exposure games • Create Custom Exposure Exercises • Custom goals and progress tracking • Optionally link your account with your therapist GETTING STARTED Bia offers a 7-day risk-free trial. Working with a therapist? Ask if you qualify for free access through your therapy. You deserve a life free from pho(bia). Start your recovery today. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ObsessLess

This app provides instant support and guidance for individuals experiencing OCD. It offers daily quests to build coping skills, an SOS button for overwhelming moments, and tools to work through intrusive thoughts and resist compulsions. It also features a safe community and educational resources.

Highlights
  • Daily quests for OCD coping skills
  • AI-powered SOS button for overwhelming moments
  • Tools to work through intrusive thoughts
  • Exercises to resist compulsions
  • Safe OCD community
  • Educational resources on OCD
  • Evidence-based ERP and ACT principles
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For when you can't access therapy right away or challenging moments hit at 3AM and there is no one there to support you. ObsessLess helps you with: DAILY QUESTS FOR BUILDING OCD COPING SKILLS Ollie guides you through short daily quests that help you face OCD step by step. Each quest takes about 10 minutes and focuses on one part of your OCD experience: intrusive thoughts, urges, or compulsions. You'll learn how to sit with anxiety, resist rituals, and build confidence over time. Every day brings a new quest that adapts to your progress, so you always know what to do next. SOS BUTTON FOR OVERWHELMING MOMENTS One tap connects you to Ollie, your AI OCD Support companion based on principles from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and ACT. Get voice-guided support that helps you practice resisting compulsions and sitting with intrusive thoughts. Unlike generic meditation apps, ObsessLess is designed specifically for OCD experiences. WORK THROUGH INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS Practice evidence-based strategies to face disturbing/intrusive thoughts without feeding the OCD cycle. Ollie teaches you approaches to defuse obsessions and recognize mental compulsions in real time. BUILD CONFIDENCE IN RESISTING COMPULSIONS Checking, counting, reassurance seeking, every compulsion keeps OCD going. ObsessLess walks you through exercises informed by ERP to break these habits and build skills your brain remembers. JOIN OUR SAFE OCD COMMUNITY Discover a safe OCD community designed to support your journey, without the possibility to ask for reassurance. Take part in polls and questions, and watch inspiring success stories from people working through OCD, real examples of facing intrusive thoughts and resisting compulsions using ERP approaches. LEARN ABOUT YOUR OCD Explore lessons and resources on OCD symptoms, evidence-based approaches, and coping strategies. Understand your OCD better and learn how to face it with science-backed tools. EVIDENCE-BASED OCD SUPPORT TOOLS Built with clinical expertise, ObsessLess uses principles from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), widely recognized as highly effective approaches for OCD. Step-by-step audio OCD meditation guides give you real exposure practice, wherever you are. PRIVACY & SECURITY GUARANTEED Fully encrypted conversations with zero data selling and no ads interrupting your journey. BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO WORKED THROUGH SEVERE OCD Designed by someone who's lived through severe OCD when no help was available. The support tool we wish existed during our most challenging moments. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ObsessLess is an AI-powered OCD support and educational tool, NOT a replacement for professional therapy or medical advice. It is designed to complement professional treatment, not replace it. This app does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition. While our tools are based on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, they should ideally be used alongside professional care when possible. We understand access to OCD specialists isn't always feasible, which is why we created this app as an additional resource in your wellness toolkit. If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact emergency services or a mental health professional immediately. For questions, contact support@obsessless.com Don't wait to start building your coping skills. Download ObsessLess now and take your first step toward working through OCD. Free to download, 7-day all-access trial included. After the trial, unlimited chat, SOS obsessions, SOS compulsion & full toolbox require a pro subscription. Panic-attack SOS, reassurance time-out and relapse check-in stay free. Read the terms and conditions here: https://www.obsessless.com/terms-of-service Read the privacy policy here: https://www.obsessless.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bia4 screens
ObsessLess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ObsessLess at free with in-app purchases against Bia's subscription. ObsessLess also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (115 vs 24). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Bia sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and ObsessLess sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bia against 4.8 for ObsessLess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 115 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bia's written reviews are positive against 82% of ObsessLess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bia ships an update every 2 months, ObsessLess weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bia versus ObsessLess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiaObsessLess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24 ratings)4.8 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings24115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMyTherapy LLCObsessLess B.V.

Customer experience

Bia

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

ObsessLess

All ratings115 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bia

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Yearly$149.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$299.99
5 purchases

ObsessLess

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Bia free?
Bia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ObsessLess free?
ObsessLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bia or ObsessLess?
ObsessLess is rated higher. Bia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ObsessLess averages 4.8 from 115 ratings.
Do Bia or ObsessLess have ads?
Neither Bia nor ObsessLess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bia or ObsessLess?
Bia ships an update every 2 months, and ObsessLess weekly. Most recently, Bia was updated on October 24, 2026 and ObsessLess on October 25, 2026.

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