Compulsion vs FingerFree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compulsion
This app offers tools for managing OCD symptoms through evidence-based techniques like ERP and CBT. It helps users track compulsions, engage in guided exposure exercises, practice mindfulness, and visualize progress with charts and metrics.
- Compulsion tracking
- Guided exposure therapy
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Progress visualization
- Anxiety logging
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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. - 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/
FingerFree
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FingerFree helps you pause when you feel the urge to bite your nails, chew your cuticles, or pick your skin. Tap I FEEL IT when you notice an urge. Follow a short guided breathing exercise, then record what happened. Each check-in helps you keep track of your habits and your progress. HOW IT WORKS 1. Notice the urge to pick or bite skin or nails and tap I FEEL IT. 2. Follow a guided breathing exercise. 3. Log the outcome and continue with your day. QUICK SETUP Choose the habits you struggle with, their current severity, and the times when urges tend to happen. You can select multiple habits and update your preferences in Settings. FEATURES • Guided breathing exercises when an urge hits • Urge logging and outcome tracking • Streaks and progress reports • Time-of-day insights from your logged activity • Optional location alerts for places associated with past urges • Breathing activity tracking • Optional daily reminders • Optional visual and sound deterrents for stronger urges Location alerts require location and notification permissions. MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Access to FingerFree’s habit tools requires a paid membership. Choose a monthly subscription, an annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. New memberships do not include a free trial. All three options unlock the same paid features. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase with no recurring membership charge. Purchasing Lifetime access does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase. WHO IT’S FOR People who want a practical way to pause, respond to urges, and track nail biting, cuticle chewing, skin picking, or finger chewing. FingerFree is a self-help tool, not a substitute for professional care. Results vary. Terms of Use: [https://fingerfree.app/terms-and-conditions-fingerfree-app/](https://fingerfree.app/terms-and-conditions-fingerfree-app/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Compulsion at every 8 days against FingerFree's every 3 months. Compulsion also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Compulsion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and FingerFree sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Compulsion ships an update every 8 days, FingerFree every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Compulsion | FingerFree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chase Benedict | Vernon Lovic |
In-app purchases
Compulsion
- English1 Month trial$5.991 Month
FingerFree
- Finger Free Premium$9.991 Month
- Finger Free Premium$39.991 Year
- Finger Free Lifetime$59.99









