# SHIFT vs Outspiral

The clearest difference is rating: Outspiral at 4.2 against SHIFT's 3.7. SHIFT's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHIFT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Outspiral sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outspiral holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHIFT | Outspiral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-regulate-and-reset/id6759524862/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outspiral-rsd-and-adhd-relief/id6760420631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Timothy Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879290596) | [Mio Mattsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868666432) |

## What reviewers say

### SHIFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-regulate-and-reset/id6759524862)

This app offers real-time interventions for neurodivergent individuals experiencing crisis regulation. It provides five distinct modes designed to help manage racing thoughts, shutdown, anger, overwhelm, and paralysis. The tool focuses on practical, immediate support without guilt or pressure.

**Highlights:** Crisis regulation tool, Five regulation modes, Designed for neurodivergent brains, Real-time intervention, No guilt or streaks, Sensory overload management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SHIFT Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| SHIFT Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| SHIFT Starter | $49.99 | per year |
| SHIFT Pro | $99.99 | per year |


### Outspiral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outspiral-rsd-and-adhd-relief/id6760420631)

This app helps individuals manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD-related emotional overwhelm. It offers immediate coping mechanisms for intense emotions and tools to understand personal triggers and build resilience.

**Highlights:** SOS Mode for immediate distress relief, The Drawer to park impulsive messages, DBT-informed techniques for emotional regulation, Spiral logging and trigger fingerprinting, Fear accuracy and evidence tracking, Compliment and win saving, Gentle daily check-ins with compassionate streaks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHIFT free?

SHIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outspiral free?

Outspiral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SHIFT or Outspiral?

Outspiral is rated higher. SHIFT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Outspiral averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do SHIFT or Outspiral have ads?

Neither SHIFT nor Outspiral shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHIFT or Outspiral?

SHIFT ships an update fortnightly, and Outspiral fortnightly. Most recently, SHIFT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Outspiral on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*