Comparison

SHIFT vs StressQ

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

Head to head
About

SHIFT

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
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Your nervous system is not broken. It's overwhelmed. SHIFT is a crisis regulation tool built specifically for ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent brains — not a meditation app, not a mood tracker. A real-time intervention for when your system hits its limit. WHEN YOU'RE IN CRISIS, YOU NEED TOOLS THAT ACTUALLY WORK. SHIFT gives you five regulation modes designed around how neurodivergent nervous systems actually function: - Spiraling — racing thoughts, can't stop. breathing and grounding to interrupt the loop. - Frozen — shut down, can't feel. body activation to bring you back online. - Raging — about to lose it. controlled discharge to metabolize the charge. - Overwhelmed — too much, can't handle it. sensory reduction and coherent breathing. - Stuck — can't start, paralyzed. micro-steps and external anchors to unlock movement. NO GUILT. NO STREAKS. NO TOXIC POSITIVITY. SHIFT doesn't care if you missed yesterday. It meets you exactly where you are, every time. BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO GETS IT. Created by an AuDHD founder who got tired of wellness apps designed for neurotypical brains. Every mode, every interaction, every word was designed with your nervous system in mind — not a general audience. WHO SHIFT IS FOR: - ADHD and autistic adults navigating daily dysregulation - Anyone experiencing sensory overload or autistic burnout - People with anxiety, hypervigilance, or rejection sensitive dysphoria - Neurodivergent parents, founders, and professionals - Anyone whose nervous system runs hot and needs real tools Free to start. No account required. Open it when you need it. This is your reset button. Terms of Use: https://themindshiftapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://themindshiftapp.com/privacy

About

StressQ

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StressQ is a personal stress and wellness self-check tool for awareness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Results are for personal reference — consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. StressQ helps you understand your stress and wellness patterns through science-based self-checks using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) analysis, standardized questionnaires (DASS-21, WHO-5, K10), and eye tracking. Key Features: ● HRV Measurement — Analyze heart rate variability via camera PPG ● DASS-21 Self-Check — Internationally validated stress, anxiety, and mood wellness questionnaire ● WHO-5 Well-Being Index — Quick personal well-being awareness check ● K10 Distress Scale — Personal psychological distress awareness check ● Eye Tracking — Pupil response pattern analysis for stress awareness ● Comprehensive Wellness Score — Combined insights from sensors and questionnaires ● Personalized Tips — Lifestyle guidance based on your wellness scores ● History Tracking — Monitor your stress wellness patterns over time How to Use: 1. Place your fingertip on the rear camera to measure heart rate 2. Complete the wellness self-check questionnaires 3. Try the eye tracking stress awareness check 4. Review your comprehensive results and personalized insights All data is stored on your device only and is never transmitted externally. This app is a personal wellness self-check tool for awareness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Results are for personal reference — consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns.

Screenshots

SHIFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StressQ at none against SHIFT's 4. StressQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). SHIFT's advantage is device support. On price 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. SHIFT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StressQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SHIFT versus StressQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHIFTStressQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB61 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTimothy WilliamsHeuk Kim

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SHIFT

Subscriptions4
  • SHIFT Starter$4.991 Month
  • SHIFT Pro$9.991 Month
  • SHIFT Starter$49.991 Year
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  • SHIFT Pro$99.991 Year
None

StressQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHIFT free?
SHIFT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StressQ free?
StressQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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