In The Zone vs Tide

Bipolar support made simple. When words are hard, getting help should still feel easy. In The Zone helps people living with bipolar disorder stay connected with the people who support them most, to spot early mood changes together. Most mental health apps focus on mood tracking alone. This app strengthens your trusted support circle with loved ones (family, partners, friends) or clinicians, to share simple daily check-ins together. Core Features - Shared support: Invite your trusted “tribe” to share your journey. - Easy daily check-ins: just swipe “Are you OK?” - Notify your tribe: send and receive notifications to stay in the loop - Early intervention: spot signs of mania or depression and act together before escalation - Built with lived experience. Designed alongside people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, support circles, and clinicians. Say less. Signal more. Get support sooner.

You are not too much. You are not broken. Your brain just runs on a different rhythm. Tide is a bipolar mood companion for adults living with bipolar disorder — or those exploring whether their mood shifts, episodes, and energy swings might fit the pattern. No clinical jargon. No deficit framing. No shame. MOST OF IT IS FREE The MDQ screener, daily mood logging, episode logging, the in-the-moment toolkit, and your crisis safety plan are all free. No trial, no time limit. The medication tracker is never paywalled — because knowing whether you took your meds shouldn't cost money. MDQ SCREENER — ALWAYS FREE The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a clinically validated screening tool. Thirteen yes/no questions help you understand whether your experience aligns with patterns described by people with bipolar disorder. One free AI interpretation included. A positive screen is not a diagnosis — always consult a qualified professional. DAILY DUAL MOOD LOG — FREE Log your highest and lowest mood each day on a 0-5 scale, alongside sleep hours, energy, irritability, and anxiety. Color-coded so patterns are visible at a glance. IN-THE-MOMENT TOOLKIT — ALWAYS FREE When you feel an episode starting, Tide is there: - Validation that what you're feeling is real - Guided breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding - Mania-specific toolkit: slow down, delay decisions, protect sleep - Depression-specific toolkit: one small task, hydration, sunlight, reach out - Always-free crisis resources: 988, Crisis Text Line, NAMI, DBSA MEDICATION TRACKER — NEVER PAYWALLED Track your mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and other meds. Daily check-ins, gentle compliance tracking, warm milestones. Always consult your prescribing doctor about any medication concerns. EPISODE LOGGER — FREE Log manic, hypomanic, mixed, and depressive episodes with severity, triggers, and free-text notes. Build the record your psychiatrist needs. CRISIS SAFETY PLAN — FREE, ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE Based on the Stanley-Brown Safety Plan. Six sections you fill out during stable periods. One tap to access during crisis. Pre-loaded with 988 and Crisis Text Line. SLEEP PRODROME WARNING — FREE Sleep disruption is a recognized early warning sign for episodes. Tide flags shifts in your sleep pattern — awareness, never prediction. PRO FEATURES - HCL-32 Screener — hypomania assessment, catches bipolar II - AI Mood Consult — a companion for bipolar questions - Pattern Dashboard — visualize triggers and time-of-day patterns - Early Warning System — flags sleep, energy, and spending shifts - Weekly AI Interpretation — plain-language analysis of your week - Communication Scripts — pre-written and AI-generated scripts - Reflection Journal — daily prompts, weekly AI themes, PDF export - Episode Calendar View — year-at-a-glance with seasonal patterns - "What Helped" Library — coping strategies from your patterns - Physician PDF Report — 4-page clinical report - Trusted Person Mode — read-only sharing with built-in education IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Tide is a self-reflection and tracking tool. It is not a medical device, not a diagnostic tool, and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI features provide general information only. Always consult a qualified psychiatrist, therapist, or other healthcare professional about your mental health. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 or text HOME to 741741. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Tide Pro is an auto-renewing subscription at $4.99/month or $34.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-privacy.html