SootheLab vs Basic Fidgit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SootheLab
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Description SootheLab is your all-in-one calm studio—tiny, beautiful tools you can open anytime to slow down, reset, and feel okay again. In one place you’ll find breathing exercises, sleep soundscapes, calming mini-games, sensory fidgets & slimes, and a gentle focus timer that helps you find flow without pressure. Build quick rituals that fit real life: one minute before a meeting, five minutes before bed, two minutes in the middle of a tough day. What’s free Wind chimes Aurora Calm Bubble Wrap Bloom Breathing Bubble Pop Quantum Lotus Multi Puddle Slime Kaledooscope Requires SootheLab Pro (subscription) whereas if you buy subscription inside you will get 200 different calming Activities , multiple Mandala,fidgets,slimes,sensory and anti stress games. Start free with core tools; unlock 200+ more activities with SootheLab Pro (requires in-app purchase; pricing shown in-app and varies by region). Full sleep sound library ( All calming mini-games (entire arcade) All sensory fidgets & slimes (complete set with ASMR-style feedback) More breathing patterns + customization Playlists & Stacks to build your own calming flows in mandala Sleep Ongoing new content & priority updates What it offers (overview) Inhale (breathing): box, 4-7-8, custom rhythms (Free basics; Pro unlocks more) Sleep Lab (soundscapes): rain, ocean, fan, brown noise, fireplace, temple ambience (Free basics; full library with Pro) Calm Arcade: satisfying play that eases you into focus (Sampler free; all games with Pro) Sensory fidgets & slimes: taps, swirls, liquid jelly, soft haptics (Sampler free; full set with Pro) Focus Sprints: clean Pomodoro-style timer with optional white noise (Free) Planned Additions (not yet available) Panic & anxiety buttons ( in future) Anxiety & Low-Mood Paths: gentle prompts, comfort journaling Singing Bowl & Temple Bell: resonant tones for rituals Why it helps (the human way) SootheLab is built around tiny wins. A single breath you can feel. A soft tap that glows back. A minute of ocean noise that tells your body it’s time to rest. Over time, these small steps become your personal toolkit—calming games, sleep sounds, ASMR-style fidgets with haptics, focus timer, white noise, rain sounds for studying, and more. No pressure. No judgment. Just a place that feels kind. Comfort tools only—SootheLab is not a medical device and makes no medical claims. Accessibility & Care iPhone + iPad, buttery animations, neon-glow visuals with a Low-Glow option Haptics you can soften or turn off Privacy-first: on-device usage for recents & streaks; no sensitive health data stored SootheLab includes free tools. SootheLab Pro (auto-renewing subscription via in-app purchase) unlocks additional content.” Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore Purchases available in-app. Support & Policies Support: https://iamspecial.co/soothelab/ Privacy: https://iamspecial.co/soothelab/ Website: https://iamspecial.co/ EULA: Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Basic Fidgit
This app offers a collection of digital fidget toys designed to provide tactile stimulation and help users focus, calm anxiety, or simply occupy their hands. It features realistic physics, haptics, and audio for a satisfying experience without gamification or distractions.
- Collection of digital fidget toys
- Realistic physics and haptics
- Satisfying audio feedback
- Focus and anxiety relief
- No scores, streaks, or push notifications
- Designed for tactile engagement
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Basic Fidgit is a digital fidget toy collection: sixty tactile fidgets, one tap away. Built for the moments your hands need something to do and your brain needs a beat. Whether you're in ADHD hyperfocus, anxious at your desk, or just need something tactile to hold your attention, Basic Fidgit delivers the satisfying feel of a real fidget toy, right in your pocket. 60 UNIQUE FIDGET EXPERIENCES Spin, pop, rip, rake, shake, and strike your way through sixty distinct toys, from a magnetic orb cluster to a snow globe, a singing bowl, a rain stick, and a paper pinwheel. Sink a rack at Cup Pong, draw a bow, beat the keeper, or keep a wall rally alive. Start with two fidgets free. Unlock all 60 with a single one-time purchase, no subscription, ever. Every interaction was designed to feel as close to a real fidget toy as possible: realistic physics, hand-tuned haptics, satisfying audio, and smooth Midnight Kinetic visuals that are easy on the eyes. NO PRESSURE. NO PUSH. Basic Fidgit doesn't gamify your attention. A few of the games keep a score or a best streak while you play, because that's the fun of them, but nothing follows you out of the app. No daily goals, no reminders, no push notification asking you to come back. Open it. Decompress. Close it. That's the whole loop. WHEN TO USE IT • In meetings when your mind needs a quiet outlet • Studying or working when focus starts to slip • Anxious moments that need a physical anchor • Any time you'd reach for a pen to click or a coin to spin WHO IT'S FOR People with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory needs. Fidgeters who've broken three spinners this year. Anyone who thinks better with their hands occupied. No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Just fidget. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://basicapps.tech/privacy
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Verdict
SootheLab and Basic Fidgit are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. SootheLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Basic Fidgit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SootheLab ships an update every 2 weeks, Basic Fidgit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SootheLab | Basic Fidgit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saurabh Khare | Sean Trapani |
In-app purchases
SootheLab
- SoothLab Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
- SootheLab Yearly$49.991 Year
Basic Fidgit
- Unlock All Fidgets$4.99









