Comparison

Anchor vs DrillFit

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

Head to head
About

Anchor

This app offers evidence-based phrases to help manage overwhelming emotions like panic, anxiety, sadness, or anger. It guides users through a three-phase approach to stay grounded and build confidence. The app is designed with privacy in mind, working offline without accounts or analytics.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based grounding techniques
  • Five built-in emotional modes
  • Customizable modes and phrases
  • Multi-language support
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Anchor is a minimal grounding app for when emotions feel overwhelming. It provides gentle, evidence-based phrases to help you stay grounded during moments of panic, anxiety, sadness, or anger. Just open it, tap a mode, and read — one phrase at a time, at your own pace. HOW IT WORKS Each mode follows a three-phase approach based on Self-Instructional Training, a technique developed by psychologist Donald Meichenbaum: 1. Preparation — Understand what's happening. Normalize your response. 2. Confrontation — Active coping statements to help you through the moment. 3. Reinforcement — When you're feeling better, receive encouragement that builds confidence for next time. Tap through phrases at your own pace. When you're ready, tap "I'm feeling better" to transition to reinforcement. FEATURES • Five built-in modes: Panic, Anxiety, Sadness, Anger, and Grounding • Create your own custom modes with personalized names • Add, edit, or hide phrases for any mode • Three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese • Five themes: Auto, Black, Dark, Light, and White • Works on iPhone and iPad EVIDENCE-BASED The grounding techniques in Anchor are rooted in established psychological practices. Our content has been reviewed by mental health professionals to ensure it follows evidence-based approaches. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No accounts — no sign-up, no login • No analytics — we don't track anything • No ads — ever • No internet required — works completely offline • All data stays on your device Your custom phrases and settings are stored only on your device. Nothing is sent anywhere. OPEN SOURCE Anchor is fully open source. You can inspect every line of code at github.com/NicoDeGiacomo/anchor IMPORTANT This app is not a medical tool or therapy replacement. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or professional advice. If you are in crisis, please contact local emergency services or a trusted professional.

About

DrillFit

Features
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DrillFit is your personal drill sergeant fitness companion — track workouts, earn military ranks, log nutrition, and compete with a community of lifters. YOUR DRILL SERGEANT DrillFit doesn't let you slack off. Earn military ranks from Private to Sergeant Major of the Army based on your actual strength. Every workout counts toward your promotion. MILITARY RANKING SYSTEM Your strength is measured with an allometric scoring system that accounts for both the weight you lift AND your body weight. A 500 lb lifter moving 1000 lbs earns more respect than a 150 lb lifter at the same ratio. Track your rank across 6 muscle groups with a visual heat map of your body. WORKOUTS Choose from 20+ professionally designed templates or build your own. Log sets, reps, and weight with smart muscle diagrams. Track personal records and watch your strength grow over time. NUTRITION Log meals with food search, barcode scanner, or build custom meals from 38+ restaurant menus including Chipotle, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and more. Track macros, micronutrients, water, and supplements. COMMUNITY Share workouts, compete on the rank-based leaderboard, and join military-style challenges like "Earn Sergeant" or "2x Bodyweight Squat." Every user's military rank badge is front and center. FEATURES - Military ranking system with 10 ranks (Private to Sergeant Major of the Army) - Strength heat map showing your ranked muscle groups - 100+ exercises with muscle group targeting - 38+ restaurant meal builders with verified nutrition data - Shareable rank cards - Apple Health integration - Drill sergeant personality throughout - Dark mode

Screenshots

Anchor3 screens
DrillFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

Anchor and DrillFit are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Anchor versus DrillFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnchorDrillFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas De GiacomoSidarth Gaonkar

In-app purchases

None

Anchor

No in-app purchases

None

DrillFit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DrillFit free?
DrillFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anchor or DrillFit have ads?
Neither Anchor nor DrillFit shows ads.

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