Spared vs Sotto Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spared
This app uses audio sessions combining gratitude and negative visualization to enhance happiness. Listen to historical hardship stories to gain perspective and appreciate your current life.
- 125+ audio sessions of historical hardships
- Daily featured story
- Narrated audio with transcripts
- AI-powered chat for recommendations
- Streak tracking and level progression
- Daily reminders
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Make your problems feel small. Spared gives you instant perspective by showing your brain what real hardship actually looks like. Your brain makes your problems feel huge because it has nothing to compare them to. We fix that. The app's audio sessions cover real hardships that real people endured - the type of hardships that were common for basically all of history. You enter a problem, get matched with a session, listen to it, and return to your life with your problems feeling a whole lot smaller. HOW IT WORKS Enter your problem. Get instant perspective. Listen to the full audio session. Each session is a short, narrated story drawn from real history. A stone hauler at Giza in 2560 BC. A cholera victim in 1849 London. A fur trapper wintering alone in 1812. You hear the details of their day. You feel the weight of their reality. Then the session ends, and you are back in yours with one thought: how incredible it is that you never have to live that life. WHAT IS INSIDE Instant reality check: type what's stressing you and get historical perspective Audio sessions across five categories: Work, Money, Stability, Safety, and Health Narrated audio with synchronized transcripts AI-powered chat for session recommendations and guided reflection Track your streak and rise through 7 levels THE SCIENCE Harvard researchers call it prevalence-induced concept change: your brain expands your problems to fill all available space. Spared gives your brain a bigger frame of reference so your problems shrink back to their actual size. One session is all it takes to put your problems back in perspective. Over time, it's one of the best ways to reduce stress, build gratitude, and feel happier. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.spared.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sotto Note
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Notice the moment, then look back gently. Sotto Note is a tracking app for people who want to better understand habits like nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling. With STOP, simple logging, and gentle reflections, it helps you notice when patterns tend to happen and look back without judgment. ■ Who it’s for • People who want to log nail biting, skin picking, hair pulling, or similar habits • People who want to notice urges earlier • People who want to review their own patterns over time • People who want a gentle tool they can keep using • People who want to keep personal records on their device ■ Use STOP in the moment When you notice an urge, you can open STOP and pause for a moment. Alternative actions and short games can help you create a little space before reacting. ■ Reach STOP from your Lock Screen or Home Screen Place the widget and you can open STOP without hunting for the app. The moment you notice an urge, one tap brings you into that pause. ■ Log and review on the calendar Save short notes and review them later in the calendar. It’s designed to make reflection feel light and sustainable. ■ Gentle insights Review time-of-day patterns, commonly used support actions, and weekly trends. The goal is not to judge you, but to help you notice what may support you next time. ■ Privacy • Your log data is stored on your device • Log content is not automatically sent to external servers • External services may be contacted when checking subscription status ■ Available for free • Use STOP • Daily logging • Calendar review • Basic summary insights Sotto Note does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. If your symptoms or concerns feel severe, please consult a qualified professional. — Sotto Note Premium (auto-renewing subscription) — Monthly and annual plans • Photo comparison • Detailed insights • Weekly reflections • Combined pattern views • Suggested notification timing • Reflection history Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://hakumai-studio.com/privacy/sottonote/ Terms of Use: https://hakumai-studio.com/terms/sottonote/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spared at every 3 days against Sotto Note's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Spared sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sotto Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spared ships an update every 3 days, Sotto Note every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spared | Sotto Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inverse Gratitude LLC | Hakumai Studio |
In-app purchases
Spared
- Spared (Weekly)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Spared (monthly)$11.991 Month
- Spared (annual)$24.991 Year
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- Spared (annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Spared (annual)3 Days trial$59.901 Year
- Spared (annual)1 Year trial$59.901 Year
- Inverse Gratitude (Lifetime)$149.99
Sotto Note
- Premium Plan (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium Plan (Annual)7 Days trial$23.991 Year









