Comparison

RadicalReset vs Skillhouette

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

Head to head
About

RadicalReset

This app offers a demanding, science-based approach to resetting your nervous system through a strict 5-habit daily challenge. It's designed for those who need a rigorous framework for significant lifestyle change, focusing on digital detox, breathwork, journaling, environment reset, and morning movement.

Highlights
  • Strict 5-habit daily tracking
  • All-or-nothing streak counter
  • Digital detox challenges
  • Breathwork and meditation guidance
  • Journaling prompts
  • Environment reset checklist
  • Morning movement reminders
Features
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Fair warning: This app was built by someone who tried everything else first. If gentle habit apps haven't worked for you, and you're ready for something that actually demands change, keep reading. The Brutal Truth Most habit apps coddle you. They celebrate "streaks" of 3 days and pat you on the back for partial completion. RadicalReset doesn't. This is an all-or-nothing, science-based nervous system reset. Complete all 5 habits daily, or your streak dies. No participation trophies. The 5 Non-Negotiable Habits 1. Digital Detox - No mindless internet. No social media. No digital entertainment. 2. 20-Min Breathwork - Morning meditation + 2×5min stress response resets 3. 15-Min Brain Dump - Stream-of-consciousness journaling 4. Daily Environment Reset - Clean living space, clear mind 5. Morning Movement - Outdoor walk/run within 60 minutes of waking Why It Works (The Science) Vagus Nerve Reset: Activates your parasympathetic nervous system Dopamine Detox: Breaks addiction to digital stimulation Stress Response Retraining: Builds real resilience, not just coping Who This ISN'T For People wanting gentle encouragement Those seeking "flexible" approaches Anyone not ready for significant lifestyle change Users who want to track 47 different micro-habits Who This IS For People who've tried "everything" without lasting change Those overwhelmed by digital chaos Anyone ready to reset their nervous system People who respond better to strict frameworks than wishy-washy advice What You Get - Ruthlessly simple 5-habit tracking - Streak counter that actually means something - Recovery mode (because you're human) - History calendar showing your real progress - No ads, no subscriptions, no BS The Challenge Can you complete all 5 habits for 7 days straight? Most can't. 14 days? You're in the top 10%. 30 days? You've literally rewired your nervous system. This isn't a gentle nudge. It's a complete system reset. Download if you're ready. Don't if you're not. --- Note: This approach isn't suitable for everyone. It's designed for people who respond well to structured, demanding frameworks rather than flexible habit tracking. Terms of Use: http://rooftopmoments.de/termsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://rooftopmoments.de/privacy.html

About

Skillhouette

This app offers a collection of short, quiet activities designed to help manage stress, tension, and overwhelm. It provides guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and focus activities without requiring an account or internet connection.

Highlights
  • Guided breathing exercises
  • Grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1)
  • Focus activities (Bubble Pop)
  • No account or sign-in required
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and ad-free experience
Features
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When it all feels too much, you can start here. One tap on the light opens a guided pause of about 90 seconds: a short lead-in, breathing with the light, looking around and time to settle. It ends with one sentence for stepping back into your day. You can pause or leave whenever you want. A quiet room Skillhouette is dark and still. One warm light hangs low in the room and stays with you through the pause and the breathing exercises. Nothing flashes, nothing hurries you. 19 short activities Breathe in different rhythms, each with a quiet ending after about a minute and a half; optional 4-7-8 breathing remains a separate choice. Notice your body and surroundings. Draw lines in sand, touch bubbles or lay out patterns. Give your mind a small task, like counting backwards in steps. No pressure: no scores, no streaks, nothing to win. Private, paid once No account, ads or tracking. Settings stay on your device. A one-time purchase includes the guided pause and all 19 activities. No subscription or in-app purchases. Quietly adjustable The breathing sound starts off. With Less motion, the guided pause keeps moving through its steps without scaling animation; a manual mode is also available. Keep breathing lets you stay with the breathing guidance for longer. The optional check-in at the end is never saved. Safety information Help numbers for selected countries can be read offline, with sources and a check date. The list is incomplete and details can change. Calls need a phone connection; external links need internet. Skillhouette itself offers no counselling and is not affiliated with the listed services. Skillhouette is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Screenshots

RadicalReset4 screens
Skillhouette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RadicalReset at Free against Skillhouette's $2.99. RadicalReset also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Skillhouette's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On 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

RadicalReset is free to download; Skillhouette costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadicalReset ships an update weekly, Skillhouette every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RadicalReset versus Skillhouette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadicalResetSkillhouette
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRooftop Moments UG haftungsbeschranktFabian Kindermann

In-app purchases

None

RadicalReset

No in-app purchases

None

Skillhouette

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RadicalReset free?
RadicalReset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skillhouette free?
Skillhouette costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RadicalReset or Skillhouette have ads?
Neither RadicalReset nor Skillhouette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadicalReset or Skillhouette?
RadicalReset ships an update weekly, and Skillhouette every 3 weeks. Most recently, RadicalReset was updated on October 30, 2026 and Skillhouette on November 7, 2026.

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