Compulsion vs JustThoughts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Compulsion tracking
- AI-powered exposures
- Guided exposure therapy
- Mindfulness exercises
- Progress insights and metrics
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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/
JustThoughts
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A simple, minimal compulsion logger for OCD. - Track your compulsions day-to-day to measure progress on your ERP (Exposure Response Therapy) journey. - All data stays on-device, offline and accessible only to you. - No ads, subscriptions or data collection. This app does not substitute for therapy, nor does it provide any medical or mental health treatment advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustThoughts at none against Compulsion's 1. Compulsion's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Compulsion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. JustThoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compulsion ships an update weekly, JustThoughts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compulsion | JustThoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chase Benedict | Joshua Nies |
In-app purchases
Compulsion
- English1 Month trial$5.991 Month
JustThoughts
No in-app purchases
