# Anchor vs GroundworkOS

The clearest difference is rating: GroundworkOS at 5.0 against Anchor's 4.5. Anchor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GroundworkOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

GroundworkOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Anchor ships an update every 9 days, GroundworkOS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anchor | GroundworkOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-ptsd-support/id6755088021/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundworkos/id6760430856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Charles Lingo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851849568) | [Thomas Scoble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884431280) |

## What reviewers say

### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-ptsd-support/id6755088021)

This app offers evidence-based DBT and CBT techniques for individuals managing PTSD and trauma. It provides immediate access to coping strategies, AI-powered support, and crisis resources, with features for mood tracking and progress visualization. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based DBT/CBT techniques, AI support assistant, Mood and emotion tracking, 24/7 crisis resources, Progress tracking, Offline capability, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GroundworkOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundworkos/id6760430856)

A personal operating system designed to help users navigate difficult life seasons like chronic illness, caregiving, or burnout. It offers an AI companion for reflection, daily practices for structure, and tools to track health and appointments.

**Highlights:** AI companion for reflection and data logging, Daily check-ins and reflections, Structured daily practices (Mind, Body, Spirit, Money, Garden), Health and biology tracking (sleep, food, movement, hydration), Calendar for logging medications, appointments, and more, Daily dashboard for progress visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anchor free?

Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GroundworkOS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anchor or GroundworkOS?

GroundworkOS is rated higher. Anchor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GroundworkOS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Anchor or GroundworkOS have ads?

GroundworkOS shows ads; Anchor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Anchor or GroundworkOS?

Anchor ships an update every 9 days, and GroundworkOS every 11 days. Most recently, Anchor was updated on October 7, 2026 and GroundworkOS on October 10, 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.*