# Hold On vs Play Aware

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hold On at 15.0 against Play Aware's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hold On | Play Aware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dong Hwan Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760185617) | [Lissiland LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647484639) |

## What reviewers say

### Hold On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hold-on-gambling-support/id6759789711)

This app offers a private space to manage gambling urges with guided sessions and anonymous community support. It provides tools for immediate relief, reflection, and a structured 4-week care program without judgment or gamified recovery elements.

**Highlights:** Emergency session for immediate urge management, Guided breathing and focus exercises, Anonymous community forum, Supporter connection for private sharing, 4-week personalized care program, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Play Aware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-aware/id6761679424)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hold On free?

Hold On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Play Aware free?

Play Aware is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hold On or Play Aware have ads?

Neither Hold On nor Play Aware shows ads.

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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.*