Comparison

Recovery Space vs CENTRO

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

Head to head
About

Recovery Space

This app helps individuals track their sobriety journey, offering daily check-ins, grounding exercises, and support resources. It provides a private space to stay focused on recovery between therapy sessions and meetings.

Highlights
  • Daily sobriety tracking
  • Emotional state check-ins
  • Grounding and mindfulness exercises
  • Decision-making prompts
  • Quick access to support contacts
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Recovery Space is a daily sobriety tracker for people working through addiction recovery — from alcohol, opioids, or any substance. Count your sober days, write a quick check-in, and stay grounded in the work. Built by a licensed therapist in long-term recovery from opioid addiction, working day-to-day with people in drug court and private practice. Whether you're early in sobriety or maintaining long-term recovery, Recovery Space gives you a steady, private place to check in, reset, and keep moving forward — between meetings, between therapy sessions, between everything else life throws at you. Key features include: • Daily check-ins to build awareness and track emotional state • Grounding tools and mindfulness exercises for stress and urges • Structured prompts to support better decision-making • Quick access to important contacts and support resources • A clean, distraction-free design built for consistency Recovery Space is designed to support — not replace — professional treatment. It works alongside therapy, 12-step meetings, sponsors, and other support systems by helping you stay engaged between sessions. Free to use, with an optional premium tier for extra support on tough days. No ads, no judgment. Just a place to keep your sobriety in front of you, every day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CENTRO

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CENTRO is an emotional wellness app that guides you through nervous system regulation protocols designed for moments of stress, anxiety, sleeplessness, or lack of focus. This is not meditation. Not generic mindfulness. These are short, precise, science-backed action protocols that work directly on your autonomic nervous system. What is a CENTRO protocol? Each protocol is a voice-guided sequence between 3 and 12 minutes combining breathwork, eye movement, body anchoring, and sensory activation to shift your nervous system from a reactive state to a regulated one. 13 protocols for every moment: Night Switch - to turn off alert mode before sleep Reset 333 - to break the thought loop in 3 minutes Center Under Pressure - to perform under stress Field of Presence - to return to the present moment Body Anchor - for when the body won't stop Return to Axis - to recover your center after emotional impact Triangular State Change - to transition between states with intention Neural Loop Cut - to interrupt automatic patterns Focus Tunnel - to activate deep concentration Morning Reactor - to start the day with energy Impact Cleanse - to process difficult emotions Reset 333 Calm - gentle version for high-tension moments Reset 333 Night - to release the day before sleep Start with a personalized assessment of your emotional state and receive the protocol you need in that moment. How does access work? Download for free and access a selection of protocols. Unlock the full library with premium access. Features: Voice guidance in Spanish and English Real-time synchronized subtitles No internet required for playback Minimalist design with no distractions Sessions from 3 to 12 minutes This app is intended for users 18 years of age or older. CENTRO does not replace professional medical or psychological care. If you are in crisis, please seek specialized support. Terms of Use: https://terms.usecentro.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.usecentro.com

Screenshots

Recovery Space3 screens
CENTRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Recovery Space at none against CENTRO's shown. Recovery Space also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Recovery Space sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CENTRO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recovery Space ships an update fortnightly, CENTRO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Recovery Space versus CENTRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecovery SpaceCENTRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel ShepherdHUSSEIN GHADDAR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Recovery Space

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year
2 purchases

CENTRO

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Recovery Space free?
Recovery Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CENTRO free?
CENTRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Recovery Space or CENTRO have ads?
CENTRO shows ads; Recovery Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Recovery Space or CENTRO?
Recovery Space ships an update fortnightly, and CENTRO weekly. Most recently, Recovery Space was updated on October 15, 2026 and CENTRO on October 24, 2026.

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