OCD Rewire vs Hugs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
OCD Rewire
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OCD Rewire is your personal, evidence-based companion for managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Built on proven therapeutic techniques ā Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness ā it puts real recovery tools in your pocket. AI Recovery Coach Chat with an AI assistant trained in ERP and CBT techniques. Get personalized guidance, process difficult moments, and practice cognitive restructuring ā anytime, anywhere. Daily Tracker & Thought Records Log OCD events using structured CBT thought records. Track your triggers, automatic thoughts, emotions, and outcomes. Monitor your blocking rate and see your progress over time. ERP Exercises Practice exposure exercises with built-in anxiety rating scales. Generate AI-powered exercises tailored to your OCD subtype and difficulty level. Build your exposure hierarchy at your own pace. Cognitive Defusion Learn to observe your thoughts without judgment through guided exercises ā labeling, silly voice, leaves on a stream, and more. Mindfulness & Breathing Guided breathing sessions (2, 5, or 10 minutes) and curated meditation videos to help you ground yourself in difficult moments. 21-Day Action Plan Get a personalized, AI-generated treatment plan based on your OCD subtype and severity. Follow structured daily tasks through phases of awareness, skill-building, and practice. Data & Insights Visualize your recovery journey with charts and analytics. View success rates by day, week, month, or year. Export your data to share with your therapist. Education Learn about OCD, the OCD cycle, ERP therapy, and common subtypes through clear, evidence-based content. Also includes: ⢠Achievement badges and streak tracking to keep you motivated ⢠Medication tracking ⢠Journaling ⢠Y-BOCS self-assessment ⢠Daily reminder notifications ⢠Dark mode ⢠English and Chinese language support ⢠Privacy-first: your data stays on your device OCD Rewire is not a replacement for professional therapy. If you are in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or crisis helpline. Subscription Information OCD Recovery Pro offers a monthly subscription that provides unlimited access to AI-powered therapy chat and premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/terms
Hugs
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Hugs is a gentle place to wait out intrusive thoughts. When an urge arrives ā to check the door again, to fix what feels crooked, to follow a worst-case thought all the way down ā the instinct is to answer it right now. Hugs helps you do something else: name it, and wait. HOW IT WORKS Choose the kind of thought that's knocking. Pick five, fifteen, or thirty minutes. Then wait it out with a cat on a meadow by a lighthouse. As the minutes pass, gentle words written for that specific kind of thought keep you company. WHILE YOU WAIT Everything in the scene is something you can do: ⢠Light a candle for 4-7-8 breathing ⢠Count down from 300 by sevens ⢠Notice five things through your five senses ⢠Draw on the easel, or write on the paper ⢠When it feels too strong, ride out the wave with a guided pause WHAT YOU KEEP Every wait is recorded on a calendar you can look back on. Drawings and journal entries are saved alongside them. A forgiving streak counts your days ā missing one won't reset it, because pressure is the last thing this is for. BUILT ON A SIMPLE IDEA Urges rise like waves and fall on their own when you don't act on them. Each time you wait, that becomes a little easier to believe. This mirrors the principle behind Exposure and Response Prevention, a well-established approach in the clinical literature. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No analytics. No ads. No network requests at all. Everything you write and draw stays on your device. A NOTE Hugs is a practice tool, not medical diagnosis or treatment, and not a substitute for professional care. If intrusive thoughts are seriously affecting your life, reaching out for help is brave, not failure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hugs at none against OCD Rewire's 2. OCD Rewire's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. OCD Rewire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Hugs asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OCD Rewire | Hugs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ē„„ēæ å | YU SUN |
In-app purchases
OCD Rewire
- OCD Rewire VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
- OCD Rewire VIP Yearly$69.991 Year
Hugs
No in-app purchases








