Comparison

Facing Fear vs 12WKS

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

Head to head
About

Facing Fear

This tool helps you break down fears and complex decisions into manageable steps. It guides you through defining the issue, planning prevention and repair strategies, and outlining concrete actions with reminders. Gain clarity, reduce overthinking, and take decisive action.

Highlights
  • Fear definition and risk assessment
  • Prevention and repair planning
  • Scenario analysis (worst, likely, best case)
  • Actionable next steps with reminders
  • Cost of inaction calculation
  • Reflection and learning from outcomes
  • App lock for privacy
Features
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Facing Fear – structure fears clearly, act boldly Facing Fear helps you make inner hurdles tangible β€” with a clear method of Definition, Prevention, Repair, scenarios, and concrete next steps. This way you make better decisions, reduce rumination, and get into action. Why Facing Fear? - Clarity instead of catastrophizing: organize thoughts, assess risks, and see in black and white what truly matters. - Action instead of procrastination: set concrete steps β€” with due dates and reminders. - Reflect & learn: compare expectation vs. reality and close topics consciously. How it works - Define: What is it really about? Describe your fear/decision. - Prevent & Repair: What can you do to prevent problems β€” and what if something does go wrong? - Scenarios: Worst case, most likely course, and best case. - Costs of inaction: What happens if you change nothing (6/12/36 months)? - Next steps: Max. three concrete actions incl. date. - Assessment: Severity, likelihood, controllability β€” as a risk score (0–100). - Review: Set a review date. - Close out: Reflect at the end (β€œWhat actually happened?” and β€œWhat will I tell myself next time?”) and archive the entry. Highlights - Clear card view with risk chip and mini scale - Search, filter & sorting (Newest, Due date, Risk) - Due dates & reminders for your steps - Markdown-capable text input (including lists) - Quick duplication and share/export (Markdown for backups) - App lock (Face ID / Touch ID) for more privacy - Statistics dashboard: number of fears created, Ø score, trends over time, top topics, and much more - Close-out flow: expectation vs. outcome, learnings, archive Pro – unlock once, use everything With Facing Fear Pro you get: - Unlimited active entries - Markdown export for backups & sharing - Full statistics dashboard - App Lock (Face ID/Touch ID) - Close-out & reflection incl. archive view - Pay once, use forever. (No subscription.) Privacy - No account required. - Your data stays on your device. - Face ID/Touch ID optional. Note Facing Fear is not a substitute for therapy and does not provide medical or legal advice. It is a self-management tool that supports clear thinking and action.

About

12WKS

Features
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Structure your life using the proven 12 Week Year methodology. 12WKS transforms the powerful concept of focused 12-week execution into a practical, visual system for building lasting habits and achieving meaningful progress. THE 12 WEEK YEAR CONCEPT The 12 Week Year is based on a simple truth: people achieve more in 12 weeks than they do in 12 months. Why? Because shorter timeframes create urgency, focus, and accountability. Instead of vague annual goals that feel distant, 12-week seasons force you to execute now. 12WKS brings this methodology to life with a complete system for planning, tracking, and reflecting on your 12-week journey. HOW IT WORKS Each season is a focused 12-week arc with a clear beginning, middle, and end. You start by naming your season and selecting 1-3 anchorsβ€”the key areas you want to focus on. Then you build daily rituals and weekly commitments that align with your anchors. The app tracks your progress visually through a rhythm wheel showing your 12-week journey and a season mosaic grid displaying daily consistency. Every week, you engage in a reset ritual: reflect on what worked and what didn't, review your stats, and plan the week ahead. KEY FEATURES 12-Week Seasons: Break life into manageable 12-week arcs with defined goals and clear endpoints. Each season has purpose and urgency. Daily Rituals: Build consistency with simple daily habits that compound over time. Track completion and see your momentum build. Weekly Reset Ceremonies: Every week, pause to reflect, recalibrate, and plan. Guided prompts help you identify what stays, what goes, and what needs adjustment. Visual Progress Tracking: See your progress unfold with the rhythm wheel and season mosaic. Watch your consistency patterns emerge over 12 weeks. Anchor Focus: Concentrate on 1-3 key areas that matter most. Track progress across your anchors and see how daily actions contribute to larger goals. Reflection-Driven Iteration: Weekly "what stays, what goes" prompts help you continuously improve. Learn what works, drop what doesn't, and refine your approach. Season Archive: Completed seasons become badges in your archiveβ€”a visual timeline of your growth and the habits that shaped you. WHY IT WORKS The 12 Week Year creates urgency where annual planning creates procrastination. It forces focus where yearly goals allow distraction. And it builds execution habits where long-term planning builds planning habits. 12WKS makes the methodology practical. Instead of endless task lists, you get ritual, rhythm, and reflection. Instead of overwhelming dashboards, you get clear visual progress. Instead of vague goals, you get concrete 12-week seasons with measurable outcomes. Try Week 1 free. Unlock the full 12-week season with a subscription. 12WKS: The System. Where consistency shapes who you become.

Screenshots

Facing Fear4 screens
12WKS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 12WKS at 3 against Facing Fear's 1. 12WKS also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Facing Fear sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 12WKS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Facing Fear versus 12WKS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFacing Fear12WKS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenning KoetzSharon Omondi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Facing Fear

One-time1
  • Facing Fear Pro$3.99
3 purchases

12WKS

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Member$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Member$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Member$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Facing Fear free?
Facing Fear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 12WKS free?
12WKS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Facing Fear or 12WKS have ads?
Neither Facing Fear nor 12WKS shows ads.

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