BoBoHug vs Brim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoBoHug
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Experiencing panic attacks in public or stressful situations? BoBoHug provides immediate support when anxiety hits.
Brim
This app provides immediate support during panic attacks with guided SOS sessions and calming breathing exercises. It also offers educational content to understand anxiety, soothing soundscapes for sleep, and a private journal to track triggers and progress. An AI companion is available for ongoing support.
- SOS panic attack support
- Guided breathing exercises
- Anxiety education lessons
- Sleep soundscapes and stories
- Private mood and trigger journal
- AI companion for support
- Privacy-focused with no login
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That racing heart. The tight chest. The wave of "something is wrong." Panic feels terrifying — but it doesn't have to run your life. Brim lives in your pocket, ready to talk you through the hardest moments and help you feel steadier every day. WHEN PANIC HITS Open SOS and Brim walks you through the wave step by step — what's happening in your body, why you're safe, and exactly what to do until it passes. CALM YOUR BODY IN ABOUT 90 SECONDS Guided breathing that actually works: box breathing, belly breathing, coherent breathing, and physiological sighs — techniques chosen because they settle your nervous system fast. UNDERSTAND WHY PANIC HAPPENS Bite-sized lessons demystify anxiety and panic. When you know what your body is doing and why, fear loses its grip. WIND DOWN AND SLEEP Soothing soundscapes and softly narrated bedtime stories help an anxious mind let go at the end of the day. A JOURNAL THAT'S TRULY YOURS Track how you feel, spot your triggers, and watch your patterns change over time. MEET BRIMMY A gentle AI companion you can talk to anytime — encouragement, perspective, and support in the moments between the hard moments. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No login. Your journal entries and conversations with Brimmy stay on your device — always. Try everything free for 7 days with Brim Pro. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://anxietymanagementhub.com/brim-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://anxietymanagementhub.com/brim-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoBoHug at none against Brim's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Brim sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BoBoHug asks for nothing beyond the download.
BoBoHug ships an update fortnightly, Brim every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | BoBoHug | Brim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WEBTA SIA | Digitonica SRL |
In-app purchases
BoBoHug
No in-app purchases
Brim
- Brim Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Brim Pro7 Days trial$47.991 Year
