Comparison

Autonom vs Paceful Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Autonom

Features
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The autonom-e app can be configured by clinical teams as part of a clinical service, by Universities for research, or used independently through our public-facing applications. Our clinical version of the app is intended for patients registered at a clinical service which has invited them to download the app to manage their condition remotely, complete assessments, and access support resources to improve their health and wellbeing, according to the individual service’s purpose. The app may also be used for research studies who register participants onto the app to take part in projects. If you are using the app as part of a service or project, a member of staff will provide users with their login details or instructions on how to sign up for the app. Please contact a member of staff at your service or project team for support if you get stuck. We have two public facing apps as of 2025: 1 Autonom-e+ in collaboration with University of Leeds. This is free to register and comes with an optional subscription service. 2 The ME Clinical Assessment Toolkit in collaboration with ME Association. This is free to register and comes with an optional subscription service. Auto-renewable subscription options for our public apps: 1 month (Β£2.99) duration 1 year (Β£19.99) duration Your subscription will be charged to your Apple App Store account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://autonom-e.com/legal/privacy-policy/ End User Licence Agreement: https://autonom-e.com/legal/end-user-licence-agreement/

About

Paceful Mobile

Features
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Paceful is a meditation app designed specifically for people living with chronic illness, M.E./CFS, fatigue, flare-ups, pain, sensory overwhelm, and post-exertional recovery. Unlike generic meditation apps, Paceful is built around low-effort, low-stimulation support. Sessions are gently paced, easy to follow, and designed to help you settle without pressure, performance, or the need to β€œclear your mind.” Whether you are resting after activity, managing a difficult symptom day, preparing for sleep, or simply looking for a softer moment of calm, Paceful gives you meditation tools that meet you where you are. What Paceful Includes Guided meditations across five calm styles: Body Scan, Breath-Based Calm, Check-In, Guided Relaxation, and Visualization. Sessions for different needs: Sleep, Acceptance, Pain, Energy, and Post-Exertion Recovery. Flare Support: A simple, easy-access mode designed for moments when fatigue or overwhelm makes navigation feel difficult. Optional ambient sound: Add Forest, Rain, or Beach ambience beneath supported meditations for a more immersive experience. Browse by guide: Choose sessions by voice so you can return to the guides that feel most soothing. Today’s Session: A daily recommendation to reduce decision fatigue. Listen Again: Quickly return to sessions you use most often. Playlists: Save favourite meditations and build simple personal playlists. Meditation timer: Set your own quiet practice with gentle bell sounds. Stats and profile: Track time spent meditating, streaks, common practice times, and your personal account details. Made for Chronic Illness Paceful is intentionally gentle. The app avoids overwhelming layouts, intense demands, and achievement-based pressure. It is made for people who may have limited energy, brain fog, sensory sensitivity, pain, or fluctuating symptoms. You can start with free guided sessions, then subscribe to unlock the full library, all voices, ambience options, monthly new meditations, and ongoing updates. Paceful is not a medical treatment or replacement for professional care. It is a supportive meditation companion for rest, pacing, and nervous-system settling. Terms of Use: https://scmdigital.co.uk/paceful-terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://scmdigital.co.uk/paceful-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Autonom4 screens
Paceful Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

Autonom and Paceful Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Autonom sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Paceful Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autonom ships an update weekly, Paceful Mobile every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Autonom versus Paceful Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutonomPaceful Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB186 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperElarosSTEVEN CRAGGS

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Autonom

Subscriptions5
  • Autonom-e Self Reporting$2.991 Month
  • Self-Reporting Subscription$2.991 Year
  • MEA-CAT Self Reporting$2.991 Month
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  • Autonom-e Self Reporting$19.991 Year
  • MEA-CAT Self Reporting$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Paceful Mobile

Subscriptions3
  • Paceful Premium Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Paceful Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Paceful Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Autonom free?
Autonom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paceful Mobile free?
Paceful Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Autonom or Paceful Mobile have ads?
Neither Autonom nor Paceful Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autonom or Paceful Mobile?
Autonom ships an update weekly, and Paceful Mobile every 11 days. Most recently, Autonom was updated on September 30, 2026 and Paceful Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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