Comparison

Cathexis vs Phase

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

Head to head
About

Cathexis

Features
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Welcome to Cathexis This app helps you calm down in under 2 minutes. No thinking. Just tap and follow. Used by people who struggle with real panic—not just stress. Built for the moments when nothing else works. No account needed. Works offline. No ads. Private by default. INSTANT SOS panic hits → tap once → start calming down • guided breathing • gentle voice support • haptic rhythm to keep you grounded no menus. no setup. just help. WHY PEOPLE USE THIS • panic comes out of nowhere • your mind goes blank • nothing else works in the moment This is built exactly for that. BREATHING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS simple patterns designed to calm your body fast • box breathing • extended exhale (great for panic) • or create your own Just follow along. no thinking required. WHEN YOUR MIND STARTS RACING Use simple reassurance cards like: “this will pass” “you are safe” or create your own. practice them so they actually work when you need them. GROUND YOURSELF Focus your senses to interrupt panic. A collection of scientifically proven, grounded techniques, Guided prompts help you: see, touch, hear, smell, and reset WHEN TO USE THIS • during a panic attack • when anxiety spikes suddenly • before sleep • in public when you feel overwhelmed PRIVATE & OFFLINE • works without internet • journal stored locally on your device • no ads, no tracking by default • optional sign-in only if you choose BUILT FROM REAL EXPERIENCE This wasn’t designed as a “wellness app”. It was built for people who’ve actually experienced panic and needed something that works immediately REST & DISTRACTION • sleep sounds with timer • simple calming activities to shift focus CATHEXIS PRO (OPTIONAL) unlock more breathing options, themes, and tools • free trial available where offered • subscription renews automatically unless cancelled • manage anytime in your App Store settings WHY CATHEXIS? • built for real panic moments • fast, simple, and distraction-free • designed to work even when you can’t think Medical notice: Cathexis is a self-help tool for managing anxiety and panic. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately. Terms and Conditions https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Phase

This app helps you track intermittent fasting and monitor your nutrition. It features an AI food scanner, calorie and macro tracking, and visual progress indicators for your fasting stages. Easily log meals, set custom fasting schedules, and view your body's estimated responses.

Highlights
  • Intermittent fasting timer
  • AI food scanner
  • Calorie and macro tracking
  • Estimated fasting stages
  • Custom fasting schedules
  • Weight and water intake tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Start fasting. See what's happening during your fast. Scan your meals. Phase is an intermittent fasting tracker, fasting timer, calorie tracker, and AI food scanner built to make fasting simple. Instead of showing only a countdown, Phase helps you follow your fasting journey through estimated body stages while keeping your calories, macros, weight, and nutrition in one place. TRACK YOUR FASTING STAGES • Follow estimated stages as your fast progresses • See stages including Sugar Drop, Fat Burn, Ketosis, and Autophagy • Understand where you are in your fasting window • Track your fasting progress with a simple visual timer FAST YOUR WAY • Choose 16:8, 18:6, 14:10, 20:4, OMAD, or a custom schedule • Start and stop your fast in one tap • Explore different intermittent fasting protocols • Use Home Screen widgets for quick access • Build consistency with streak and calendar tracking SCAN FOOD WITH AI • Take a photo of your meal and let AI analyze it • Scan packaged foods by barcode • Search foods when you want to log manually • Get calories and macro information • Add meals directly to your food diary TRACK CALORIES & MACROS • Monitor daily calories • Track protein, carbs, fat, and fiber • Organize food by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks • See your remaining daily calorie target at a glance TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Log your weight and follow your goal • Track daily water intake • Connect Apple Health to view your steps • Keep your fasting and nutrition progress together Phase combines an intermittent fasting tracker, calorie tracker, macro tracker, and AI food scanner in one simple app. No complicated routines. Just fasting, nutrition, and progress tracking in one place. Your body is already doing the work. Phase helps you follow the journey. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cathexis4 screens
Phase4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cathexis and Phase 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cathexis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Phase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cathexis ships an update every 2 weeks, Phase every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Cathexis versus Phase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCathexisPhase
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnuraj KumarIvan Hubar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cathexis

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly14 Days trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Phase

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly) Sale$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited (3 Months)$24.993 Months
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  • Unlimited (Yearly)7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Cathexis free?
Cathexis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phase free?
Phase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cathexis or Phase have ads?
Both Cathexis and Phase show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cathexis or Phase?
Cathexis ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phase every 10 days. Most recently, Cathexis was updated on October 28, 2026 and Phase on October 25, 2026.

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