# OCD Tracker Journal vs Patterns

The clearest difference is rating: Patterns at 4.3 against OCD Tracker Journal's 3.7. Patterns also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OCD Tracker Journal sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month and Patterns sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patterns holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

OCD Tracker Journal ships an update every 6 months, Patterns weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OCD Tracker Journal | Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocd-tracker-journal/id6743565010/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-ocd-and-erp-journal/id6762611172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Therapeutics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721663167) | [Aftaab Siddiqui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894832139) |

## What reviewers say

### OCD Tracker Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocd-tracker-journal/id6743565010)

This app helps individuals manage Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by tracking intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety. It provides tools to log symptoms, build exposure response prevention (ERP) goals, and understand triggers for better insight and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Log obsessions and unwanted thoughts, Track compulsions and rituals, Build and track ERP goals, Identify internal and external triggers, Monitor mood, energy, and function, Review progress with charts, Export logs for therapy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Monthly | $4.95 | per month |
| easy pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| weather max | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| flex pass | $18.99 | per month |
| carey ai max | $19.99 | per month |
| Lite Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| smart pass | $19.99 | per year |
| carey ai ultra | $29.99 | per month |
| plus | $29.99 | per year |
| limited discount | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| yearly access | $39.99 | per year |
| Extended Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| store credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| carey ai credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| lifetime upgrade | $79.99 | one-time |


### Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-ocd-and-erp-journal/id6762611172)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Patterns Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OCD Tracker Journal free?

OCD Tracker Journal 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, OCD Tracker Journal or Patterns?

Patterns is rated higher. OCD Tracker Journal averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Patterns averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do OCD Tracker Journal or Patterns have ads?

Neither OCD Tracker Journal nor Patterns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OCD Tracker Journal or Patterns?

OCD Tracker Journal ships an update every 6 months, and Patterns weekly. Most recently, OCD Tracker Journal was updated on September 20, 2026 and Patterns on September 13, 2026.

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