Comparison

Gambling Recovery Guide vs Play Aware

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

Head to head
About

Gambling Recovery Guide

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Gambling Recovery Guide is a structured, step-by-step tool for people who want to quit gambling β€” not a chatbot, not a slogan machine. It's built around one core idea: hold steady first, then decide your next step. WHAT IT DOES: β€’ Urge Relief β€” A 7-step process to get through the urge wave right now, without giving in β€’ Don't Bet Yet β€” A quick 3-step intervention for the moment you're about to place a bet β€’ Relapse Reset β€” If it already happened, record it, take one damage-control step, and plan tomorrow β€’ Daily Check-in β€” A quick record of how today is going, so reminders stay relevant β€’ Support Phrases β€” 12 steadying phrases you can save, pin, and use in the moment β€’ Progress Tracking β€” See your patterns: triggers, emotions, streaks, and what's working β€’ Support Contact β€” Set up one real person to reach out to when a phrase isn't enough WHO IT'S FOR: Anyone who wants to stop gambling but keeps getting pulled back β€” especially in the moment when the urge is strongest. This app does not replace professional counseling or emergency services. If you are in crisis, please contact a mental health professional.

About

Play Aware

Features
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Play Aware helps you build healthier gaming and gambling habits with practical, private tools designed for everyday use. Whether you want to reduce impulsive play, understand your triggers, or stay accountable to your goals, Play Aware gives you a clear, supportive system to stay in control. FEATURES Track Your Patterns - Log sessions, mood, spend, and context to see what drives your behavior over time. Spot Your Triggers - Identify moments, emotions, and environments linked to risky decisions so you can act earlier. Set Personal Boundaries - Create limits for time, budget, and frequency that match your goals. Reflect and Reset - Use check-ins and guided prompts to pause, reflect, and make better next-step decisions. Progress Insights - See trends, streaks, and behavior changes with simple visual summaries. Private by Design - Your data stays personal and protected, so you can focus on progress without judgment. WHO IT’S FOR - People who want to play more intentionally - Anyone building safer gambling habits - Users working toward better self-control and consistency IMPORTANT NOTE Play Aware is a self-management and habit-support tool. It does not provide medical, psychiatric, or emergency services. If you are experiencing severe distress or addiction-related harm, seek professional help from qualified local services. Take back control, one decision at a time, with Play Aware.

Screenshots

Gambling Recovery Guide4 screens
Play Aware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gambling Recovery Guide at 15.1 against Play Aware's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Gambling Recovery Guide versus Play Aware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGambling Recovery GuidePlay Aware
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSihui HanLissiland LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gambling Recovery Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Play Aware

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gambling Recovery Guide free?
Gambling Recovery Guide 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 Gambling Recovery Guide or Play Aware have ads?
Neither Gambling Recovery Guide nor Play Aware shows ads.

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