ACT Coach vs AuraShine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACT Coach
This app helps users practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. It provides exercises, tools, and tracking logs to support living a value-driven life. Developed in consultation with therapists, it's designed for individuals undergoing ACT.
- ACT exercises
- Tools for managing thoughts
- Commitment to values
- Tracking logs
- Information on ACT
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to help you live with unpleasant thoughts, feelings, and impulses without avoiding them or being controlled by them. In ACT, you are encouraged to commit to actions so that you can live your life by your values, even in the face of these unpleasant experiences. This app was developed for Veterans, Service members, and other people who are in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in consultation with a therapist. It offers exercises, tools, information, and tracking logs so you can practice what you’re learning in your daily life. ACT Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD.
AuraShine
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AuraShine is a calm space created to help you slow down, reflect, and bring more positivity into your day. Discover inspiring quotes, write your thoughts, enjoy calming music, and take a moment for yourself. Key Features:- • Discover inspiring quotes to bring positivity to your day. • Take a moment to slow down and enjoy a calming guided rhythm. • Write and keep personal reflections in your private space. • Enjoy calming music and sounds whenever you want a peaceful moment. • Explore gentle suggestions designed to encourage positivity and calm. • Personalize your experience with available customization options. Premium:- Unlock more with Premium, including more reflection space, calming music, and gentle calm suggestions. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aurashine.space/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACT Coach at none against AuraShine's 2. AuraShine's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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. AuraShine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ACT Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.
ACT Coach ships an update every 14 months, AuraShine daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACT Coach | AuraShine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | Deepti Punyamurthula |
In-app purchases
ACT Coach
No in-app purchases
AuraShine
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
