Comparison

Tensly vs Regulate

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

Head to head
About

Tensly

Features
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Understand your physiological stress and recovery patterns with signals from Apple Watch. Tensly uses heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), sleep, activity, and workout context to learn your normal patterns and show how your current signals compare. Instead of asking you to log every mood, Tensly works quietly with the HealthKit data already available on your devices. PERSONAL TO YOU Tensly builds an adaptive baseline from available HealthKit history and continues learning as new readings arrive. Because wearable data can be intermittent, Tensly only estimates a current state when it has enough recent evidence. When it does not, it clearly shows Monitoring rather than presenting uncertain results. AT A GLANCE • See your current wellness state as Good, Busy, Stressed, or Overwhelmed • Understand whether your signals are within or above your personal range • View relevant heart rate, HRV, sleep, and activity context • Follow your state history without complicated charts • Receive optional, gentle reminders when a pause may help GUIDED BREATHING Use a calm visual breathing guide that adapts its pacing to your current context. When a fresh physiological signal is available, Tensly can recognize an improving response. Otherwise, the session completes without claiming recovery and monitoring continues in the background. DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY Your physiological information is processed locally using Apple HealthKit and stored on your device. No account is required, and Tensly does not transmit your HealthKit readings to its own server. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with iOS 26 or later and an Apple Watch with watchOS 26 or later. Apple Watch must be worn regularly and Health access must be enabled for useful readings. The frequency of HRV readings is controlled by Apple Watch and may vary. Tensly is a general wellness tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Contact a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Privacy Policy: https://www.3nsofts.com/tensly/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.3nsofts.com/tensly/terms

About

Regulate

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Regulate: Nervous System is a trauma-informed audio wellness app designed to help you understand, soothe, and build resilience in your autonomic nervous system. Whether you're managing anxiety, recovering from trauma, navigating burnout, or simply trying to feel more grounded in daily life — Regulate meets you where you are, gently and without judgment. WHAT'S INSIDE • Guided breathwork sessions grounded in polyvagal theory • Somatic awareness practices to release stored tension in the body • Nervous system education to help you recognise your own patterns • Calming audio sessions for moments of overwhelm, freeze, or shutdown • Daily regulation practices to build a steadier baseline over time HOW IT WORKS Regulate uses pre-generated audio sessions crafted with trauma sensitivity at their core. Sessions are short, accessible, and designed to be used whenever you need them — in the morning, during a stressful moment, or before sleep. No login. No subscription required. No data collected. Everything stays on your device. PRIVACY FIRST Regulate does not collect, store, or share any personal information. No account is required. Your microphone is never used to capture audio. FOR WHOM Designed for adults (12+) who want to explore nervous system regulation as part of their wellbeing toolkit. This app is a self-guided wellness resource and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Built with care, compassion, and a deep respect for the complexity of healing.

Screenshots

Tensly4 screens
Regulate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regulate at none against Tensly's 1. Regulate also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Tensly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Regulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Tensly versus Regulate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTenslyRegulate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB74 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developerehsan azishPedram Bani

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tensly

Subscriptions1
  • Tensly Premium$4.991 Month
None

Regulate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tensly free?
Tensly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regulate free?
Regulate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tensly or Regulate have ads?
Neither Tensly nor Regulate shows ads.

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