Comparison

Isla vs Regulate

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

Head to head
About

Isla

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Isla is your island of calm β€” a gentle, private way to settle your nervous system in about three minutes, whenever life feels like too much. No long courses. No streaks to keep. No pressure. Just tell Isla how you feel right now β€” wired, anxious, frozen, overstimulated, restless, or like you can't sleep β€” and it matches you to a short, body-based practice for this exact moment. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Check in with how you feel, right now β€’ Follow a calm ~3-minute somatic or breathing practice, guided by a soft voice and a breathing orb β€’ Afterwards, notice how you feel β€” and let Isla quietly learn what helps you PERSONALIZED, PRIVATELY Isla uses on-device intelligence to choose the right practice and frame it warmly for you β€” entirely on your iPhone. Nothing you share leaves your device. There are no accounts and no third-party tracking, and your reflections are created privately on your iPhone. You can clear everything anytime. MADE TO FIT YOU Pick a profile that sounds like you β€” easily overstimulated, a racing mind, running on empty, wired and can't switch off, or simply "show me everything" β€” and Isla adapts its tone and suggestions. Change it whenever your needs shift. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Short somatic, breathing, and grounding practices β€’ A guided player with a gentle voice and a calming breathing orb (choose a Default, Woman, or Man voice) β€’ Browse and start any practice directly β€’ Gentle weekly reflections that notice patterns in how you've felt β€’ An optional daily reminder β€’ Full Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion support WORKS OFFLINE The core practices work with no connection and no AI β€” calm shouldn't depend on a signal. ISLA PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: β€’ Personalized, AI-matched practices β€’ The complete practice library β€’ Private weekly reflections Try Isla Premium free for 7 days, then $4.99/month β€” or $29.99/year. Prices may vary by region. Isla is for relaxation and general wellbeing. It is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional. your island of calm. β€” Subscription details β€” Isla Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly ($4.99) includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers; Yearly is $29.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pigloboutique.com/#/privacy

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 β€” Regulate meets you where you are, gently and without judgment. WHAT'S INSIDE β€’ Guided breathwork sessions grounded in polyvagal theory β€’ Somatic awareness practices to release stored tension in the body β€’ Nervous system education to help you recognise your own patterns β€’ Calming audio sessions for moments of overwhelm, freeze, or shutdown β€’ 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 β€” 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.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regulate at none against Isla's 2. Regulate also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price 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. Isla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Regulate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Isla versus Regulate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIslaRegulate
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS26.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarkus VahaPedram Bani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Isla

Subscriptions2
  • Isla Premium β€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Isla Premium β€” Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Regulate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Isla free?
Isla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regulate free?
Regulate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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