Comparison

Calm Restore vs My Downshift

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

Head to head
About

Calm Restore

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Calm Restore is your gentle companion for trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. Whether you're managing CPTSD, chronic stress, or simply seeking better emotional balance, this app provides personalized, science-based support. NERVOUS SYSTEM TRACKING • Connects with Apple Health to monitor your Heart Rate Variability (HRV), resting heart rate, and sleep patterns • Calculates your daily Recovery Readiness Score to understand your nervous system state • Visual history charts show your healing progress over time PERSONALIZED THERAPY RECOMMENDATIONS • Receive daily exercise suggestions based on your current nervous system state • When you're dysregulated, get calming techniques; when you're ready, build resilience • Adaptive engine learns from your biometric data to optimize recommendations EVIDENCE-BASED EXERCISES • Somatic experiencing techniques • Breathing exercises for vagal tone • Grounding practices for dissociation • Body awareness meditations • Window of tolerance expansion work PREFRONTAL TRAINING MODULE • Specialized exercises designed to strengthen your prefrontal cortex • Working memory training • Cognitive flexibility exercises • Impulse control practice • Emotional regulation tools CPTSD RECOVERY PROGRAM • Structured weekly curriculum for trauma healing • Progress tracking through your recovery journey • Educational content about trauma and the nervous system CRISIS SUPPORT • Quick access to international crisis hotlines • Automatic detection of your location for relevant emergency numbers • Trusted contacts feature for your support network PRIVACY FIRST • Your health data is never sold or shared with advertisers • HealthKit data is used only to personalize your experience • Full GDPR compliance for EU users IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Calm Restore is designed to support your mental wellness journey but is NOT a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for mental health concerns. If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services immediately. Begin your healing journey today with Calm Restore.

About

My Downshift

Features
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Downshift is a gentle nervous system regulation app designed to help you slow down, reconnect to your body, and move through daily life with more presence and less overwhelm. Built for modern stress, burnout recovery, and high-performing lifestyles, Downshift offers calming audio practices, guided breathwork, nervous system support, and restorative experiences designed to help you regulate without adding more pressure to your routine. Inside the app: • Daily Downshift practices • Guided breath work + nervous system support • Evening Exhale audio sessions • Burnout recovery tools • Gentle regulation for everyday life Less performance. More presence.

Screenshots

My Downshift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: My Downshift at 3 against Calm Restore's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Calm Restore versus My Downshift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalm RestoreMy Downshift
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB186 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimone Passalacquahey meet maddy llc

In-app purchases

None

Calm Restore

No in-app purchases

None

My Downshift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calm Restore free?
Calm Restore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Downshift free?
My Downshift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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