Comparison

ProgressBuddy vs SootheLab

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

Head to head
About

ProgressBuddy

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Meet ProgressBuddy — your personal progress tracker that helps you see real results, not just numbers. With daily body scans, ProgressBuddy reveals how your body changes over time, giving you detailed insights beyond the scale. Track your measurements, body fat, muscle mass, and weight all in one place. Fuel your goals with smarter nutrition. Use the built-in food tracker to log meals, scan barcodes, or snap photos — and instantly get calorie and nutrient breakdowns that match your lifestyle. Everything is private, secure, and designed to keep you consistent. No matter your goal — losing fat, building muscle, or living stronger — ProgressBuddy gives you the clarity and motivation you need to keep moving forward. Your journey. Your data. Your results. All features in ProgressBuddy require an active subscription. ProgressBuddy offers auto-renewing subscription options that provide full access to all features and tools within the app. Privacy Policy: https://progress-buddy.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SootheLab

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Description SootheLab is your all-in-one calm studio—tiny, beautiful tools you can open anytime to slow down, reset, and feel okay again. In one place you’ll find breathing exercises, sleep soundscapes, calming mini-games, sensory fidgets & slimes, and a gentle focus timer that helps you find flow without pressure. Build quick rituals that fit real life: one minute before a meeting, five minutes before bed, two minutes in the middle of a tough day. What’s free Wind chimes Aurora Calm Bubble Wrap Bloom Breathing Bubble Pop Quantum Lotus Multi Puddle Slime Kaledooscope Requires SootheLab Pro (subscription) whereas if you buy subscription inside you will get 200 different calming Activities , multiple Mandala,fidgets,slimes,sensory and anti stress games. Start free with core tools; unlock 200+ more activities with SootheLab Pro (requires in-app purchase; pricing shown in-app and varies by region). Full sleep sound library ( All calming mini-games (entire arcade) All sensory fidgets & slimes (complete set with ASMR-style feedback) More breathing patterns + customization Playlists & Stacks to build your own calming flows in mandala Sleep Ongoing new content & priority updates What it offers (overview) Inhale (breathing): box, 4-7-8, custom rhythms (Free basics; Pro unlocks more) Sleep Lab (soundscapes): rain, ocean, fan, brown noise, fireplace, temple ambience (Free basics; full library with Pro) Calm Arcade: satisfying play that eases you into focus (Sampler free; all games with Pro) Sensory fidgets & slimes: taps, swirls, liquid jelly, soft haptics (Sampler free; full set with Pro) Focus Sprints: clean Pomodoro-style timer with optional white noise (Free) Planned Additions (not yet available) Panic & anxiety buttons ( in future) Anxiety & Low-Mood Paths: gentle prompts, comfort journaling Singing Bowl & Temple Bell: resonant tones for rituals Why it helps (the human way) SootheLab is built around tiny wins. A single breath you can feel. A soft tap that glows back. A minute of ocean noise that tells your body it’s time to rest. Over time, these small steps become your personal toolkit—calming games, sleep sounds, ASMR-style fidgets with haptics, focus timer, white noise, rain sounds for studying, and more. No pressure. No judgment. Just a place that feels kind. Comfort tools only—SootheLab is not a medical device and makes no medical claims. Accessibility & Care iPhone + iPad, buttery animations, neon-glow visuals with a Low-Glow option Haptics you can soften or turn off Privacy-first: on-device usage for recents & streaks; no sensitive health data stored SootheLab includes free tools. SootheLab Pro (auto-renewing subscription via in-app purchase) unlocks additional content.” Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore Purchases available in-app. Support & Policies Support: https://iamspecial.co/soothelab/ Privacy: https://iamspecial.co/soothelab/ Website: https://iamspecial.co/ EULA: Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProgressBuddy4 screens
SootheLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SootheLab at none against ProgressBuddy's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. ProgressBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SootheLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgressBuddy ships an update weekly, SootheLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ProgressBuddy versus SootheLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressBuddySootheLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJelle SchrijversSaurabh Khare

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ProgressBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

SootheLab

Subscriptions2
  • SoothLab Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
  • SootheLab Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ProgressBuddy free?
ProgressBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SootheLab free?
SootheLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProgressBuddy or SootheLab have ads?
ProgressBuddy shows ads; SootheLab does not.
Which is updated more often, ProgressBuddy or SootheLab?
ProgressBuddy ships an update weekly, and SootheLab every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProgressBuddy was updated on October 6, 2026 and SootheLab on October 25, 2026.

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