Comparison

Anima vs RemHack

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

Head to head
About

Anima

This app offers a simple, scientifically validated breathing technique to reduce stress and anxiety. Practice for just 5 minutes to achieve immediate calm and long-term benefits like improved mood and immune function.

Highlights
  • Cardiac coherence breathing exercises
  • Scientifically validated stress reduction
  • 7 distinct breathing modes
  • Visual and haptic guidance
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Customizable sessions
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Sometimes we just forget to stop. Between the emergencies and the mental load, Anima gives you what you need: a real pause. Five minutes to release the pressure and find your center, at your own pace. CARDIAC COHERENCE, BACKED BY SCIENCE By breathing six times a minute, your heart and breath synchronize: this is the resonance frequency (0.1 Hz), a state of balance between your nervous system's "accelerator" and its natural "brake." Popularized in France by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, the technique has measurable effects on stress and anxiety. The 365 method by Dr. David O'Hare, simple and effective: 3 times a day (on waking when cortisol is at its highest, before lunch, in the late afternoon), 6 breaths per minute, for 5 minutes. From the very first session: calm settles in, breathing becomes fluid, your heart rate steadies, your mind clears. Your nervous system shifts into recovery mode, and the effect lingers after the session. With regular practice, your body learns to better regulate stress. Science links cardiac coherence to better cortisol management and a more favorable hormonal balance. Sleep, focus, and mood all benefit. CREATE YOUR OWN EXERCISES Box breathing, triangle breathing, 4-7-8, or a rhythm with no holds: build the exercise that feels right in the Create tab, save it, and start it with a single tap. AN EXERCISE FOR EVERY MOMENT Balance: the classic cardiac coherence rhythm Energy: a longer inhale, perfect for the morning Relax: a longer exhale, ideal before sleep Express: a one-minute pause Focus: box breathing to recenter yourself Sleep: the 4-7-8 method, with its guided relaxation Teens and Kids: rhythms adapted for younger ones Free Session: choose your own rhythm and duration And you arrange the list however you like: show, hide, reorder. GUIDANCE THAT SUITS YOU A voice can accompany you from start to finish. Or a simple gong, or silence. Smooth visual guidance, subtle vibrations to feel the rhythm in your hand, breathing sounds to practice with your eyes closed. Sitting, standing, or walking. YOUR PROGRESS, YOUR REWARDS Unlock nature photos as you practice and use them as a backdrop during your exercises. Automatic journal, consistency stats, reminders at the moments that matter. And no data collected: your practice is yours alone. FREE, NO ADS, NO IN-APP PURCHASES Just an app made by someone who wanted to practice cardiac coherence with ease.

About

RemHack

Features
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RemHack helps you process difficult memories using an EMDR-inspired technique — from the comfort of your own home. Your brain is wired to heal. When a traumatic or distressing memory gets "stuck," it stays raw — as if the experience is still happening. Bilateral stimulation, the core mechanism behind EMDR therapy, helps your nervous system complete what it couldn't finish. RemHack puts that process in your hands. How it works: RemHack guides you through a structured 9-phase protocol. You identify the memory, rate your distress, and work through bilateral stimulation sets — alternating audio, visual tracking, and haptic feedback — until the emotional charge diminishes. Then you anchor a positive belief and close the session with grounding. Features: • Guided 9-phase EMDR-inspired sessions • Bilateral audio — sound alternates between left and right ear • Synchronized haptic feedback • Visual eye-movement tracking • Session history with SUD & VOC progress tracking • Available in 11 languages Wear headphones. The bilateral audio effect requires stereo headphones. This is not optional — it is the core of the experience. One-time purchase. No subscription, no monthly fees. Pay once and own RemHack forever. Everything unlocks permanently. RemHack is a self-guided wellness tool, not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing severe or complex trauma, please work with a licensed therapist.

Screenshots

Anima4 screens
RemHack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anima at none against RemHack's 1. RemHack's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RemHack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anima asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anima ships an update every 2 weeks, RemHack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Anima versus RemHack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimaRemHack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNicolas HaddadGuvenc Gurcan

In-app purchases

None

Anima

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RemHack

One-time1
  • RemHack Lifetime Access$7.99

Questions

Is Anima free?
Anima is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RemHack free?
RemHack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anima or RemHack have ads?
Neither Anima nor RemHack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anima or RemHack?
Anima ships an update every 2 weeks, and RemHack every 4 days. Most recently, Anima was updated on September 17, 2026 and RemHack on September 10, 2026.

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