Comparison

Annabel's vs Solace by Therapy Friend

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

Head to head
About

Annabel's

Features
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Designed exclusively for our Members, the Annabel's App offers a seamless connection to life at your Club. Secure coveted tables in moments, manage reservations and event bookings, and stay effortlessly up to date with everything happening at the Club. Placing Annabel's in the palm of your hand.

About

Solace by Therapy Friend

Features
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Solace by Therapy Friend. A companion for the real work of healing. Solace is a gentle, voice-led AI companion for your emotional wellbeing, like a wise, loving friend who is always here, never rushed, never judging. More than a place to vent, Solace helps you find freedom by gently uncovering the unconscious beliefs that have quietly been weighing you down and keeping you stuck, so they can finally be seen, felt, and released. โ€ข Speak out loud (eyes closed, like a real session), or type if that feels safer โ€ข Be truly heard, with total non-judgement โ€ข Gently reach the root beneath your pain and find real relief โ€ข Save sessions, revisit your reflections and "anchors," and journal with moods and prompts โ€ข Private and yours. Delete anything, anytime Solace is not therapy or a crisis service. It is a companion for reflection and growth. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Annabel's4 screens
Solace by Therapy Friend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Annabel's at none against Solace by Therapy Friend's 2. Solace by Therapy Friend's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Solace by Therapy Friend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Annabel's asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Annabel's ships an update every 2 weeks, Solace by Therapy Friend fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Annabel's versus Solace by Therapy Friend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnnabel'sSolace by Therapy Friend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBirley ClubsTherapy Friend Limited

In-app purchases

None

Annabel's

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Solace by Therapy Friend

Subscriptions2
  • Solace Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Solace Annual7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Annabel's free?
Annabel's is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solace by Therapy Friend free?
Solace by Therapy Friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Annabel's or Solace by Therapy Friend have ads?
Neither Annabel's nor Solace by Therapy Friend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Annabel's or Solace by Therapy Friend?
Annabel's ships an update every 2 weeks, and Solace by Therapy Friend fortnightly. Most recently, Annabel's was updated on October 28, 2026 and Solace by Therapy Friend on October 15, 2026.

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