Comparison

ObsessLess vs Patterns

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

Head to head
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

About

Patterns

A private journaling app designed to help users understand and track their obsessive-compulsive patterns. Record thoughts, log obsessions and compulsions, and visualize trends over time in a secure, local-first environment.

Highlights
  • Daily journaling
  • OCD tracking (obsessions, compulsions, responses)
  • Distress trend insights
  • Private, local-first storage
  • App lock (Face ID, Touch ID, passcode)
  • Exportable PDF reports
  • JSON backup and import
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Patterns is a private OCD journal and practice companion for noticing patterns, delaying compulsions, and building consistent recovery habits. FREE TO USE • Record urges, triggers, anxiety, and responses • Keep a private daily journal • Delay compulsions with guided timers • Practice guided ERP exercises • Complete self-checks and view basic insights • Access coping and urgent-support tools PATTERNS PRO - ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Build detailed exposure hierarchies • Organize exposure materials and practice plans • Follow structured recovery programs • Use action planning and implementation intentions • Practice urge surfing, response prevention, and uncertainty • Run behavioral experiments • Explore recovery metrics and deeper reflections Your journal and OCD content remain on your device. Patterns does not require an account. Optional anonymous usage analytics are disabled unless you choose to share them. Patterns is a self-help tool and is not a replacement for professional diagnosis, therapy, or emergency care.

Screenshots

ObsessLess4 screens
Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ObsessLess at 4.7 against Patterns's 4.3. ObsessLess also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 3). Patterns's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ObsessLess sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Patterns sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ObsessLess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ObsessLess has 109 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ObsessLess ships an update every 5 days, Patterns weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ObsessLess versus Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObsessLessPatterns
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (109 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperObsessLess B.V.Aftaab Siddiqui

Customer experience

ObsessLess

All ratings109 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%

Patterns

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Patterns

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Patterns Pro$14.99

Questions

Is ObsessLess free?
ObsessLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ObsessLess or Patterns?
ObsessLess is rated higher. ObsessLess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Patterns averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do ObsessLess or Patterns have ads?
Neither ObsessLess nor Patterns shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ObsessLess or Patterns?
ObsessLess ships an update every 5 days, and Patterns weekly. Most recently, ObsessLess was updated on September 18, 2026 and Patterns on September 13, 2026.

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