Comparison

Better Days vs Play Aware

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Better Days

Features
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Quit anything. Become free. Better Days is the all-in-one recovery companion that helps you break free from any bad habit β€” gambling, smoking, alcohol, adult content, social media, substances, and more. Whether you've tried a hundred times or this is day one, Better Days gives you everything you need to finally succeed and stay free for good. REAL-TIME STREAK TRACKING Watch your freedom grow every second. A live sobriety timer counts months, days, hours, minutes, and seconds since you quit. Track multiple habits at once with independent timers, each with its own analytics and color theme. Β  AI RECOVERY COMPANION Talk to your personal AI support companion anytime, day or night. It knows your journey β€” your streaks, your struggles, your goals. It can launch breathing exercises, journaling, or urge control directly from the conversation. Like a recovery coach in your pocket, available 24/7. Β  URGE CONTROL When a craving hits, a proven 3-phase intervention walks you through it: pause, breathe, and resolve. Guided breathing with calming visuals and an optional camera-based immersive experience helps you ride out the urge. If it persists, you're guided to talk it through with AI, write in your journal, or breathe again. Β  GUIDED BREATHING Structured box breathing sessions with beautiful animated visuals to calm your mind and body whenever you need it. BUILT-IN APP BLOCKER Block distracting apps and categories directly from Better Days using Apple's Screen Time. Perfect for quitting social media, doom scrolling, or any digital habit. Β  MILESTONES & ANALYTICS Celebrate progress with milestone achievements β€” from Day 1 to 1,000 days. Track your current streak, best streak, average streak, total clean days, and relapse history. PRIVATE JOURNAL Write freely about your journey. Process emotions, identify triggers, and reflect on your growth in a safe, private space. Β  DAILY CHECK-IN STREAK Build a daily habit of showing up for yourself. Your app-open streak rewards consistency and keeps you engaged every day. SMART REMINDERS Morning and evening notifications keep you motivated and accountable throughout the day. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. AI messages are deleted when you close the chat. Your recovery is your business. Terms of Use: https://www.bambooapps.xyz/better-days/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.bambooapps.xyz/better-days/privacy-policy QUIT ANYTHING: β€’ Gambling β€’ Alcohol β€’ Smoking β€’ Substances β€’ Social Media β€’ Doom Scrolling β€’ Junk Food β€’ Or create your own custom tracker Better Days was built for people who are serious about change. No gimmicks β€” just powerful tools to help you take control and build the life you deserve. Downloading the app is free. All features are accessible through either a monthly or yearly subscription made as in-app purchases. Your better days start now!

About

Play Aware

Features
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Play Aware helps you build healthier gaming and gambling habits with practical, private tools designed for everyday use. Whether you want to reduce impulsive play, understand your triggers, or stay accountable to your goals, Play Aware gives you a clear, supportive system to stay in control. FEATURES Track Your Patterns - Log sessions, mood, spend, and context to see what drives your behavior over time. Spot Your Triggers - Identify moments, emotions, and environments linked to risky decisions so you can act earlier. Set Personal Boundaries - Create limits for time, budget, and frequency that match your goals. Reflect and Reset - Use check-ins and guided prompts to pause, reflect, and make better next-step decisions. Progress Insights - See trends, streaks, and behavior changes with simple visual summaries. Private by Design - Your data stays personal and protected, so you can focus on progress without judgment. WHO IT’S FOR - People who want to play more intentionally - Anyone building safer gambling habits - Users working toward better self-control and consistency IMPORTANT NOTE Play Aware is a self-management and habit-support tool. It does not provide medical, psychiatric, or emergency services. If you are experiencing severe distress or addiction-related harm, seek professional help from qualified local services. Take back control, one decision at a time, with Play Aware.

Screenshots

Better Days3 screens
Play Aware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play Aware at none against Better Days's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Better Days sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Play Aware asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Better Days versus Play Aware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetter DaysPlay Aware
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB15 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer1001255042 ONTARIO INC.Lissiland LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Better Days

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Play Aware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Better Days free?
Better Days is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play Aware free?
Play Aware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Better Days or Play Aware have ads?
Neither Better Days nor Play Aware shows ads.

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