Steadykit vs Aurora by ARTST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steadykit
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Steadykit is a personal playbook you build yourself. Create step-by-step sequences for hard moments - whether you're anxious, overwhelmed, or just need to remember why you're doing what you're doing. HOW IT WORKS Create personalized sequences for different emotional states. Each sequence contains step-by-step actions, phrases, or media that have actually worked for you in the past. When you're struggling, open the app, tap your current emotional state, and follow your own pre-created sequence. SEVEN STEP TYPES Text Phrases - Mantras and reminders to tell yourself Action Checklists - Simple tasks with checkboxes Timed Activities - Breathing exercises, meditation, journaling Voice Recordings - Personal audio messages from your calm self Photos & Images - Pictures of loved ones, peaceful places, pets Videos - Calming content or motivational videos Links - Open Spotify playlists, articles, or any helpful content WHY IT'S DIFFERENT No AI suggestions. No generic expert advice. No recommendations. This is YOUR wisdom, organized and ready when emotions are high and thinking is hard. ANTI-ENGAGEMENT DESIGN No notifications or reminders No badges, streaks, or gamification No "how are you feeling?" prompts Success means using it less over time The app never tries to re-engage you. When you need it, it's there. When you don't, it's silent. PRIVACY & SECURITY Everything stored locally on your device Automatic iCloud backup (your own storage, fully encrypted) Works completely offline (except your external links) Optional Face ID/Touch ID lock No data collection or analytics No ads, ever WHO THIS IS FOR People who want to handle difficult emotions themselves, not replace therapy or professional help. If you've discovered coping strategies that work for you, this app helps you remember and follow them during hard moments. THE PHILOSOPHY You know yourself better than any algorithm. You've survived 100% of your worst days. You already have strategies that work - this app just helps you access them when you most need to. We succeed when you need us less.
Aurora by ARTST
This app offers daily guided creative prompts for drawing, writing, photography, and movement to help manage stress, burnout, and anxiety. It provides tools for creative expression and mood tracking, with an optional premium subscription for advanced features and an ad-free experience.
- Daily guided creative prompts
- Drawing, writing, photography, movement activities
- Mood tracking before and after sessions
- Personal gallery of creations
- Streak tracking and achievements
- AI-powered narrative insights (Premium)
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You used to make things. Draw. Write. Create. Then life got loud, work got heavy, and that part of you went quiet. Aurora is a daily creative wellness practice inspired by art therapy — for people experiencing burnout, stress, or anxiety, and for anyone who wants to reconnect with their creative self. A new guided prompt every day across drawing, writing, photography, and movement. No art experience needed. No blank canvas anxiety. Just you, a prompt, and a little space to breathe. HOW IT WORKS Choose your emotional focus: stress, burnout, anxiety, or creativity. Aurora gives you a daily creative prompt with everything you need: the materials, the steps, and a reflection question to close the session. Log your mood before and after. Do it in two minutes or fifteen, whatever you have. WHAT YOU GET — A new creative prompt every day across five creative mediums — In-app drawing canvas with a curated color palette — Photo upload and written response options — Mood tracking before and after every session — A personal gallery of everything you've made — Streak tracking and achievements to keep your practice going AURORA PREMIUM — Unlimited daily prompts across all emotional categories — AI-powered narrative insights that summarize your creative journey — 90-day mood trends, practice calendar, and reflections journal — Ad-free experience — Free to start. Premium from $4.99/month or $49.99/year. YOUR GALLERY IS YOURS ALONE Everything you make in Aurora lives in your private personal archive. Aurora never shares your artwork, your reflections, or your mood data. Private by design. NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE Aurora is a creative wellness tool inspired by art therapy. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please contact a qualified professional or call or text 988. Built by ARTST STUDIO LLC — a creative studio that believes art is everywhere someone is making something with intention. Aurora by ARTST*. Terms of Use: https://withaurora.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://withaurora.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Steadykit at none against Aurora by ARTST's shown. Steadykit also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Steadykit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Aurora by ARTST sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steadykit ships an update daily, Aurora by ARTST every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steadykit | Aurora by ARTST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Islam Seisembay | ARTST STUDIO LLC |
In-app purchases
Steadykit
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
- Unlock Unlimited$12.99
Aurora by ARTST
- Aurora Premium$4.991 Month
- Aurora Premium Annual$49.991 Year
- Aurora Founding Member$99.99









