# Settle vs SafSteps

The clearest difference is rating: Settle at 4.6 against SafSteps's 3.7. Settle also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 3). SafSteps's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Settle sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SafSteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Settle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Settle has 174 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Settle ships an update every 9 days, SafSteps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Settle | SafSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safsteps/id6765993148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sola Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836360475) | [John Ratliff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896154848) |

## What reviewers say

### Settle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642)

This app offers science-backed tools for nervous system regulation, helping users reduce anxiety, calm stress, and recover from trauma. It provides personalized plans based on a nervous system quiz and features over 70 expert-designed practices like breathwork, EFT tapping, and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Nervous System Quiz & Score, Personalized Regulation Plans, Breathwork & Breathing Exercises, EFT Tapping & Somatic Tools, Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Practices, Guided Meditations & Visualizations, Progress Tracking & Daily Streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $119.99 | per year |


### SafSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safsteps/id6765993148)

This app supports individuals managing anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia by tracking exposure sessions and building confidence. It offers guided tools, progress tracking, calming resources, and community encouragement to help users take small steps toward recovery.

**Highlights:** Guided exposure tracking, Progress history and milestones, Panic support and calming tools, Journaling for reflection, Community encouragement, Motivation tools, Calming design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SafSteps | $4.99 | per month |
| SafSteps Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Settle free?

Settle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SafSteps free?

SafSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Settle or SafSteps?

Settle is rated higher. Settle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while SafSteps averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Settle or SafSteps have ads?

Settle shows ads; SafSteps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Settle or SafSteps?

Settle ships an update every 9 days, and SafSteps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Settle was updated on October 18, 2026 and SafSteps on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*