Comparison

Mind First Aid vs Paruresis

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

Head to head
About

Mind First Aid

Features
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Mind First Aid App – Instant Relief for the Mind. A first aid kit, not for cuts and bruises, but for your mind. A toolkit built to help you change, fast. Whether you’re stuck in fear, fighting habits that run your life, or drowning in emotional pain, this app does one thing: it shifts your mind instantly. Not years of therapy. Just rapid, real, felt change. Developed from decades of hands-on hypnosis work with over 35,000 people, Mind First Aid gives you access to the exact tools I’ve used to eliminate fear, stop smoking, ease pain, and break lifelong patterns in minutes. Stressed? There’s a button for that. Can’t sleep? There’s a process for that. Addicted, anxious, angry? Done, done, and done. This is first aid for your mental, emotional, and physical state. Right when you need it. Right where you are. So try this; Open the app. Choose what’s bothering you. Follow my voice. And let your problem become… irrelevant. It’s time to stop coping and start changing. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

About

Paruresis

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A Calm Path to Freedom — Your Private Companion for Shy Bladder Paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) affects up to 16% of the population, yet most people suffer in silence. This app gives you a structured, evidence-based program to gradually overcome anxiety — at your own pace, in complete privacy. GRADUATED EXPOSURE PROGRAM Follow an 8-step ladder from practicing at home alone to confidently using any public restroom. Each level includes personalized guidance: what to do before, during, and after practice, backed by scientific research. - Level 1: Home Alone - Level 2: Friend's Residence - Level 3: Quiet Cafe - Level 4: Library - Level 5: Shopping Center - Level 6: Airport Terminal - Level 7: Workplace - Level 8: Any Environment QUICK HELP — WHEN YOU NEED IT NOW Stuck in a stressful situation? Quick Help provides instant support with calming green noise, active noise cancellation, and guided breathing — right when you need it most. 5 BREATHING TECHNIQUES - 4-7-8 Breathing (vagus nerve activation) - Box Breathing (Navy SEAL technique) - Diaphragmatic Breathing - Extended Exhale Breathing - Progressive Muscle Relaxation + Breath PERSONAL DIARY Track your experiences, reflect on progress, and see how far you've come. Your journal stays 100% on your device. EDUCATION & SUPPORT - Understand what paruresis is and why it happens - Learn the science behind graduated exposure therapy - Read recovery stories from people who overcame it - Know when to see a doctor PROGRESS TRACKING - Success rate and attempt history - 7-day anxiety trend chart - Streak counter for motivation - Per-level statistics YOUR PRIVACY IS SACRED - All data stored locally on your device - No cloud uploads without your explicit consent - Export or delete your data anytime - No account required This app is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological help. If you experience acute urinary retention, seek emergency care immediately. Privacy Policy https://paruresis.app/privacy-policy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mind First Aid3 screens
Paruresis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mind First Aid at none against Paruresis's 2. Paruresis's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mind First Aid versus Paruresis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind First AidParuresis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreddy JacquinEchelon App Limited

In-app purchases

None

Mind First Aid

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Paruresis

Subscriptions2
  • Paruresis Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Paruresis Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Mind First Aid free?
Mind First Aid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paruresis free?
Paruresis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mind First Aid or Paruresis have ads?
Mind First Aid shows ads; Paruresis does not.

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