inwards vs Releese
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
inwards
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inwards is a minimal meditation timer built around one question: how do you feel after? Set a timer, sit, and when you're done ā pick an emotion. The app's gradient shifts to reflect your mood, building a living color history of your inner state over time. Features: ⢠Customizable session timer (1ā60 min) ⢠3-2-1 countdown before each session ⢠Post-session emotion check-in ⢠Animated gradient that evolves with your mood history ⢠Daily rotating quote ⢠Live count of others meditating right now ⢠No account required Simple by design. Open it, sit, breathe.
Releese
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Guided EFT Tapping for Anxiety & Fear Releese helps you feel calmer during anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming fear, and overthinking using guided EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping sessions. Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts, health anxiety, or a sudden wave of panic, Releese guides you step by step through calming EFT exercises designed to help you feel more grounded. Sessions include: ⢠Everyday anxiety & panic ⢠Overthinking & racing thoughts ⢠Health anxiety ⢠Social anxiety ⢠Relationship anxiety ⢠Work anxiety & performance stress ⢠Self-confidence & self-worth ⢠Sleep anxiety ⢠Phobias & specific fears ⢠Kids & parenting anxiety Why Releese? ⢠Guided sessions ⢠Simple step-by-step tapping instructions ⢠Calm, minimal design ⢠Sessions for real-life anxious moments ⢠Learn about anxiety and EFT Releese is designed to be there whenever anxiety shows up ā whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Subscription Releese offers an annual subscription with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription renews at $49.99/year unless canceled. Disclaimer Releese is designed for educational and wellness purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inwards at none against Releese's 1. inwards also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Releese's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Releese sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. inwards asks for nothing beyond the download.
inwards ships an update every 3 days, Releese every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | inwards | Releese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | ā | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | ā | iPhone, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladyslav Savruk | Sara Adel |
In-app purchases
inwards
No in-app purchases
Releese
- Alight Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year








