Comparison

Compulsion vs Anchor ERP

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

Head to head
About

Compulsion

This app provides tools for managing OCD symptoms through evidence-based techniques like ERP and CBT. It helps users track compulsions, engage in guided exposures, and practice mindfulness to build resilience.

Highlights
  • Compulsion tracking
  • AI-powered exposures
  • Guided exposure therapy
  • Mindfulness exercises
  • Progress insights and metrics
Features
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Compulsion is your daily companion for managing OCD symptoms using evidence-based tools like ERP (Exposure & Response Prevention) and CBT techniques. Track anxiety, resist compulsions, and build resilience with guided exposure exercises. Key Features: - Compulsion Tracking – Manage your compulsions by logging intrusive thoughts, exposure tasks, anxiety, and more. - AI-Powered Exposures - Generate exposures using AI that are tailored towards you as an individual. - Guided Exposures – Step-by-step exposure therapy feature to assist you conquer your intrusive thoughts. - Practice Mindfulness – Find your peace with calming meditation & grounding exercises. - Progress Insights – Visualize your progress by watching your anxiety reduce over time with charts and metrics. Disclaimer: This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Anchor ERP

Features
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A minimalist mental health app that does one thing: Exposure with Response Prevention. Anchor ERP is designed for individuals practicing exposure therapy independently or alongside a therapist. Ideal for managing OCD, specific phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, and generalized anxiety disorder. Fear & Exposure Management • Organize fears by customizable categories • Create an exposure menu with distress ratings • Document specific triggers • Track which exposures you've practiced • Compare predicted vs. actual distress levels Progress Tracking & History • Complete session history with detailed logs • Before/during/after predictions and responses • See what you learned from each exposure • Statistics dashboard showing total sessions, time, and average distress • Most-used response prevention strategies

Screenshots

Compulsion4 screens
Anchor ERP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor ERP at none against Compulsion's 1. Compulsion's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Compulsion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Anchor ERP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Compulsion versus Anchor ERP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompulsionAnchor ERP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChase BenedictSarah Taylor-Cavelier

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compulsion

Subscriptions1
  • English1 Month trial$5.991 Month
None

Anchor ERP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compulsion free?
Compulsion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor ERP free?
Anchor ERP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compulsion or Anchor ERP have ads?
Neither Compulsion nor Anchor ERP shows ads.

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