Comparison

Gently vs Lighten Journey

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

Head to head
About

Gently

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Every other habit app punishes you for missing a day. Gently is different. Instead of a broken streak, Gently shows you your Recovery Rate β€” how often you bounce back after a missed day. Because that's what actually predicts long-term success. Every habit has a Gentle Version β€” a smaller, easier alternative for hard days. Miss your 30-minute run? Gently suggests "Just 5 minutes of stretching." The chain stays alive. You keep going. FREE: Track up to 3 habits PRO ($4.99/month, 7-day free trial): Unlimited habits + AI coach messages + full progress history By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Lighten Journey

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You understand the pattern. You know where it comes from. So why does it still have so much power? The same conversation keeps replaying. You brace for rejection before it happens. You give too much. You hold yourself back. Or you keep finding the same emotional wound in different people, different situations. You may understand your story perfectly and still feel its weight. That is where Lighten Journey begins. Lighten Journey Method is created by Dr. Yousra Bouzid, author of The School of the Soul. This App is a guided audio practice developed to help you explore emotional memories and recurring inner patterns, one session at a time. Instead of analyzing the same pain again, you gently return to what still feels unresolved and move through a structured process of self-reflection at your own pace. WHAT YOU MAY BEGIN TO NOTICE β€’ A memory feels less emotionally charged β€’ You recognize a reaction before it takes over β€’ Familiar patterns become easier to interrupt β€’ You create more space for different choices β€’ What once felt like β€œjust who I am” begins to feel less fixed HOW LIGHTEN JOURNEY WORKS Choose a guided session and follow the voice. Some sessions help you explore a specific memory. Others focus on the wounds underneath your pain, blocks, fears and patterns that may have shaped you in childhood or during other seasons of your life. There is nothing to perform and nothing to force. You can pause whenever you need, move at your own pace and return when you feel ready. You may also keep a private record of the memories and reflections you choose to explore, allowing you to follow your journey over time. IS LIGHTEN JOURNEY FOR YOU? Lighten Journey is for people who are self-aware but still feel caught in familiar emotional loops. Perhaps you have tried journaling, meditation, therapy, or personal-development work. You have gained insight, but something underneath still seems unchanged. Or perhaps this is your first step toward understanding what has quietly been shaping your reactions, relationships, choices, and sense of self. Wherever you are starting from, Lighten Journey gives you a private space to listen, understand, feel, and begin releasing what you no longer want to carry. THIS WORK DESERVES YOUR COMMITMENT Lighten Journey is not something to consume passively, and it is not a promise of change without effort. This inner work asks you to show up for yourself, to make time, listen honestly, and return with intention. When you commit to the process, the changes can be real: in how you respond, what you allow, what you choose and how you move through your life. The time you devote to this work is a gift to yourself, one whose effects can continue far beyond each session and accompany you through the rest of your life. Full access to the complete library of guided sessions requires a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Lighten Journey does not offer a free trial. Available now in English. More languages coming soon. DISCLAIMER Lighten Journey is a self-guided reflection and personal-development tool. It is not psychotherapy, psychological care, medical advice, a diagnosis, a mental-health treatment, or a crisis service. Move at your own pace, pause if emotions become overwhelming, and seek support from a qualified professional whenever needed. SUBSCRIPTION Full access requires a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.yousrabouzid.com/lighten-journey-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.yousrabouzid.com/lighten-journey-privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Lighten Journey at 2 against Gently's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Gently sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Lighten Journey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Gently versus Lighten Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGentlyLighten Journey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDylan TurnerMayanfa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gently

Subscriptions1
  • Gently Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Lighten Journey

Subscriptions2
  • Lighten Journey Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Lighten Journey Pro Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Gently free?
Gently is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lighten Journey free?
Lighten Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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