# (held) vs Kingtide

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kingtide at every 4 days against (held)'s every 3 weeks. Kingtide also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (held) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month and Kingtide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for (held) against 5.0 for Kingtide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

(held) ships an update every 3 weeks, Kingtide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (held) | Kingtide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/held/id6753862783/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingtide-train-around-pain/id6798413652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WellSet, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818988384) | [KAYIITA JOHANSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798413654) |

## What reviewers say

### (held)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/held/id6753862783)

This app offers a private, supportive space to help you feel calmer and more grounded using evidence-based practices like breathwork and guided reflection. It uses personalized AI to adapt to your emotional patterns, providing timely and relevant support for in-the-moment emotional regulation and self-reflection.

**Highlights:** In-the-moment emotional support, Nervous system regulation, Reflective exploration, Personalized AI insights, Guided breathwork and reflection, Private and confidential space

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $150.00 | per year |
| Yearly | $200.00 | per year |


### Kingtide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingtide-train-around-pain/id6798413652)

This adaptable workout app creates personalized plans that adjust around injuries, pain, or low energy days. It integrates your physical therapist's exercises and ensures your training continues even when you're not at your best. All your data stays securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plans, Pain and injury adaptation, Rehab plan integration, On-device data storage, Progressive overload tracking, Flexible session adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kingtide Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kingtide Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (held) free?

(held) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kingtide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, (held) or Kingtide?

(held) and Kingtide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do (held) or Kingtide have ads?

Neither (held) nor Kingtide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (held) or Kingtide?

(held) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kingtide every 4 days. Most recently, (held) was updated on October 28, 2026 and Kingtide on October 24, 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.*