Zelmwell vs Tide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zelmwell
This app provides emotional support for individuals with ADHD, focusing on managing emotional dysregulation rather than productivity. It offers tools to log episodes, challenge negative thoughts, practice breathing exercises, and find calm with ambient soundscapes.
- Log RSD episodes
- Challenge negative thoughts
- Guided breathing exercises
- Ambient soundscapes for calm
- Pattern analysis dashboard
- Export data for therapists
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Your brain deserves emotional support, not another task list. The emotional side of ADHD finally has an app. No streaks. No guilt. Just calm. Zelmwell is the app finally built for the emotional side of ADHD. When your brain turns against you, Zelmwell is the tool that meets you there. WHAT MAKES ZELMWELL DIFFERENT Every ADHD app on the market targets productivity. Timers, task lists, focus sessions. But the ADHD community consistently says the emotional side of ADHD is harder to live with than the attention challenges. One critical remark. A text that goes unanswered. A look from across the room. And suddenly your nervous system is in freefall. Most apps were not built for that moment. Zelmwell was. WHAT YOU CAN DO IN ZELMWELL Log RSD episodes in seconds One tap to capture what triggered it, how intense it felt, what your body was doing, and what helped. Over time, patterns emerge that you could not see in the storm. Challenge the thoughts making it worse Evidence-based thought-challenging tools designed specifically for ADHD emotional patterns. These are structured exercises that help your brain find the exit when it cannot find one on its own. Breathe through it The breathing orb greets you the moment you open the app. A guided 4-4-6 breath cycle that starts supporting your nervous system before you do anything else. Find calm in Calm Space Ambient soundscapes synthesized to create genuine sensory calm. Rain, ocean, fireplace, thunderstorm, wind, and night sounds, all individually mixable with their own volume controls. Understand your patterns A dashboard that shows your trigger clusters, time-of-day patterns, sensation frequency, and improvement trends. For the first time, you can see your emotional life from the outside. Export for your therapist Bring structured RSD episode summaries to your next session. Show your therapist what your brain has been doing between appointments. DESIGNED WITHOUT GUILT No streaks. No reminders shaming you for not logging. No productivity framing. No toxic positivity. Zelmwell is built around one principle: validation first, tools second. Your feelings are real. Your experience makes sense. Your brain is not broken — it is wired differently, and it deserves a tool built for the way it actually works. Terms of Use: https://www.zelmwell.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.zelmwell.com/privacy
Tide
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You are not too much. You are not broken. Your brain just runs on a different rhythm. Tide is a bipolar mood companion for adults living with bipolar disorder — or those exploring whether their mood shifts, episodes, and energy swings might fit the pattern. No clinical jargon. No deficit framing. No shame. MOST OF IT IS FREE The MDQ screener, daily mood logging, episode logging, the in-the-moment toolkit, and your crisis safety plan are all free. No trial, no time limit. The medication tracker is never paywalled — because knowing whether you took your meds shouldn't cost money. MDQ SCREENER — ALWAYS FREE The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a clinically validated screening tool. Thirteen yes/no questions help you understand whether your experience aligns with patterns described by people with bipolar disorder. One free AI interpretation included. A positive screen is not a diagnosis — always consult a qualified professional. DAILY DUAL MOOD LOG — FREE Log your highest and lowest mood each day on a 0-5 scale, alongside sleep hours, energy, irritability, and anxiety. Color-coded so patterns are visible at a glance. IN-THE-MOMENT TOOLKIT — ALWAYS FREE When you feel an episode starting, Tide is there: - Validation that what you're feeling is real - Guided breathing and 5-4-3-2-1 grounding - Mania-specific toolkit: slow down, delay decisions, protect sleep - Depression-specific toolkit: one small task, hydration, sunlight, reach out - Always-free crisis resources: 988, Crisis Text Line, NAMI, DBSA MEDICATION TRACKER — NEVER PAYWALLED Track your mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and other meds. Daily check-ins, gentle compliance tracking, warm milestones. Always consult your prescribing doctor about any medication concerns. EPISODE LOGGER — FREE Log manic, hypomanic, mixed, and depressive episodes with severity, triggers, and free-text notes. Build the record your psychiatrist needs. CRISIS SAFETY PLAN — FREE, ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE Based on the Stanley-Brown Safety Plan. Six sections you fill out during stable periods. One tap to access during crisis. Pre-loaded with 988 and Crisis Text Line. SLEEP PRODROME WARNING — FREE Sleep disruption is a recognized early warning sign for episodes. Tide flags shifts in your sleep pattern — awareness, never prediction. PRO FEATURES - HCL-32 Screener — hypomania assessment, catches bipolar II - AI Mood Consult — a companion for bipolar questions - Pattern Dashboard — visualize triggers and time-of-day patterns - Early Warning System — flags sleep, energy, and spending shifts - Weekly AI Interpretation — plain-language analysis of your week - Communication Scripts — pre-written and AI-generated scripts - Reflection Journal — daily prompts, weekly AI themes, PDF export - Episode Calendar View — year-at-a-glance with seasonal patterns - "What Helped" Library — coping strategies from your patterns - Physician PDF Report — 4-page clinical report - Trusted Person Mode — read-only sharing with built-in education IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER Tide is a self-reflection and tracking tool. It is not a medical device, not a diagnostic tool, and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. AI features provide general information only. Always consult a qualified psychiatrist, therapist, or other healthcare professional about your mental health. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 or text HOME to 741741. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Tide Pro is an auto-renewing subscription at $4.99/month or $34.99/year. 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. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.ali3nstudios.com/tide-privacy.html
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Verdict
Zelmwell and Tide are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zelmwell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Zelmwell | Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Keisha Mccotry | Ali3N Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
Zelmwell
- Zelmwell Premium$9.991 Month
- Zelmwell Premium$79.991 Year
Tide
- Tide Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Tide Pro Yearly$34.991 Year









