No Contact Rule vs Antidotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
No Contact Rule
This app supports individuals implementing the "No Contact Rule" after a breakup. It provides daily reminders and motivation to help users stay strong and focused on their healing journey, reinforcing the reasons for avoiding all forms of communication with an ex.
- No Contact Rule guidance
- Daily motivation
- Reminders to stay strong
- Focus on self-improvement
- Avoids all ex communication
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Missing them can make you remember the good and forget what hurt. No Contact Rule helps you hold onto the whole truthβso you can pause, remember why you chose distance, and protect your peace. When the urge to call, text, or check in hits, open the app first. Track your No Contact progress, tap βI Need Strengthβ for a grounding reminder, revisit the moments you donβt want nostalgia to erase, or write what you wish you could say without sending it. STAY NO CONTACT β’ Track the time since your last contact β’ Celebrate meaningful milestones β’ Begin again without shame if contact happens β’ See your progress grow one day at a time β’ Keep favorite reminders close when you need them REMEMBER WHY YOU CHOSE DISTANCE Sometimes nostalgia softens the painful parts of a relationship. Record the moments you need to rememberβthe forgotten birthday, the broken promise, the boundary they ignored, or the way you felt afterward. Return to your personal reasons when you start questioning your decision or remembering only the good. FIND STRENGTH IN THE MOMENT Tap βI Need Strengthβ when you feel tempted to reach out. Read supportive reminders designed to help you pause, breathe, and make the choice that protects your peace. WRITE IT HEREβDONβT SEND IT Give difficult feelings somewhere private to go. Write messages and letters without sending them, then save, favorite, archive, or delete them whenever you choose. PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account or sign-in β’ No advertising or behavioral tracking β’ No analytics or session replay β’ No developer-operated cloud database β’ Personal writing stays on your device β’ Delete your personal data whenever you choose FREE TO USE The free version includes: β’ The No Contact counter β’ βI Need Strengthβ β’ 50 built-in reminders β’ Basic milestones β’ Favorite reminders UNLOCK PRO ONCE A one-time Pro purchase adds: β’ 100 additional built-in reminders β’ Personal reasons and reminders in your own words β’ Private Unsent messages and letters β’ Complete No Contact history and personal best β’ Search, filters, and archives β’ The ability to hide or delete built-in reminders No subscription. No recurring billing. No Contact Rule is a private self-help and reflection tool. It does not provide medical, mental-health, legal, or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a qualified professional.
Antidotes
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Antidote is here to replace the terrible, nasty, little nuggets of TikTok and Instagram with wonderful little nuggets of knowledge. We believe in the power of information and the joy of learning. So drive, work out, or just rot your brain with a lovely stream of ideas!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Antidotes at none against No Contact Rule's 1. Antidotes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. No Contact Rule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Antidotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
No Contact Rule ships an update every 11 months, Antidotes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | No Contact Rule | Antidotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Melissa Hardy | Maghen |
In-app purchases
No Contact Rule
- Lifetime Pro$7.99
Antidotes
No in-app purchases
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