Comparison

Release your burden vs Sanctuary

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

Head to head
About

Release your burden

Features
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Release your burden - A Safe Space for Emotional Release Transform your emotional burdens into healing through mindful digital rituals. Write your regrets, guilt, or worries in complete privacy, then release them through beautiful, therapeutic animations. Core Features: - Private, secure journaling for emotional release - Choose from multiple release rituals (burn, dissolve, ripple, wind, light) - Receive gentle affirmations after each release - Biometric-protected archive for Premium users - Ambient sounds to enhance your experience Free Version: - One daily entry - Burn ritual - Basic affirmations Premium Features: - Unlimited daily entries - Access to all release rituals - Secure archive with biometric protection - Priority support - Future ritual updates Your emotional well-being matters. Create a safe space to acknowledge difficult feelings and let them go with intention and compassion. Privacy-first design ensures your thoughts remain completely confidential. Premium Subscription Details: - Subscription:**# Release your burden - A Safe Space for Emotional Release Transform your emotional burdens into healing through mindful digital rituals. Write your regrets, guilt, or worries in complete privacy, then release them through beautiful, therapeutic animations. ## Core Features: - Private, secure journaling for emotional release - Choose from multiple release rituals (burn, dissolve, ripple, wind, light) - Receive gentle affirmations after each release - Biometric-protected archive for Premium users - Ambient sounds to enhance your experience ## Free Version: - One daily entry - Burn ritual - Basic affirmations ## Premium Features: - Unlimited daily entries - Access to all release rituals - Secure archive with biometric protection - Priority support - Future ritual updates Your emotional well-being matters. Create a safe space to acknowledge difficult feelings and let them go with intention and compassion. Privacy-first design ensures your thoughts remain completely confidential. ## Premium Subscription Details: - **Subscription:** Release your burden Premium - **Duration:** Monthly or Annual - **Price:** $4.99/month or $29.99/year - **Auto-renewal:** Subscription automatically renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period ## Legal Information: - **Terms of Use:** https://yourwebsite.com/terms-of-use - **Privacy Policy:** https://yourwebsite.com/privacy-policy Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Release your burden Premium - **Duration:** Monthly or Annual - **Price:** $4.99/month or $29.99/year - **Auto-renewal:** Subscription automatically renews unless turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period ## Legal Information: - **Terms of Use:** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - **Privacy Policy:** https://kpappworx.github.io/ShadowJar/privacypolicy.html Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase.

About

Sanctuary

Features
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Focusing hasn't been this cute since... ever. Struggling to put down your phone? Meet The Sanctuary, the focus timer that turns your productivity sessions into a mission to save the wild. -> How It Works Choose your tasks: Set a timer for work, study, or reading. Stay Focused: While you work, you are attracting new species to your sanctuary. Build Your Collection: Discover rare animals (Pandas, Birds, Foxes) and watch your sanctuary grow. -> Key Features Gamified Focus Logic: The best way to beat phone addiction is to make focusing fun. Cute Animal Collection: Dozens of beautifully animated 3D animals to discover and release. Strict Mode: Lock your focus to ensure you get your deep work done. Detailed Stats: Track your daily, weekly, and monthly focus hours. Wholesome Vibes: A cozy, relaxing 3D environment that changes as you progress. Perfect for students, ADHD minds, and anyone who wants to make their time count. Download The Sanctuary and start your collection today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://the-sanctuary-three.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

Release your burden4 screens
Sanctuary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Release your burden at none against Sanctuary's shown. Sanctuary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Release your burden sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sanctuary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Release your burden ships an update every 6 weeks, Sanctuary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Release your burden versus Sanctuary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelease your burdenSanctuary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKanthipriya MahaleSharian Dabre

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Release your burden

Subscriptions2
  • monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • yearly subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$39.99
3 purchases

Sanctuary

Subscriptions2
  • Montly Pro$3.391 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$33.00

Questions

Is Release your burden free?
Release your burden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sanctuary free?
Sanctuary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Release your burden or Sanctuary have ads?
Sanctuary shows ads; Release your burden does not.
Which is updated more often, Release your burden or Sanctuary?
Release your burden ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sanctuary every 5 days. Most recently, Release your burden was updated on September 26, 2026 and Sanctuary on October 6, 2026.

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