18 Best Apps For Anger Management (Android & iOS)
Last Update on December 9, 2022 : Published on December 10, 2022
Anger is a part of human emotion but when anger gets uncontrollable, it’s better to manage it before it gets worse. Do you also struggle with anger feelings and thoughts? Do you also often get angry for even small things?
If you think your anger is at the borderline and it can be controlled by yourself, you can take the help of anger management apps. However, if your anger is uncontrollable and getting unmanageable day by day, Calm Sage strongly recommends looking for advice from a mental health professional.
If you feel your anger can be managed by you and if it’s borderline, you can take the help of anger management apps or apps that help in controlling your anger. In this blog, I have listed the 18 best apps for anger management (Android & iOS). So, let’s get started.
18 Best Anger Management Apps of 2023
1. Betterhelp
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
Betterhelp is one of the best and most highly rated apps for anger management. This app helps in identifying the triggers. In return, this app helps in expressing emotions effectively and healthily. If you do not have the time to visit a therapist or psychologist for controlling your anger, this app is absolutely designed for you as it is no less than a professional specially designed to handle your anger issues.
This app helps you in communicating your problems with the sources. If in the future, you wish to seek therapy or wish to speak to a professional, you can directly click on the chat or call button to connect with a mental health provider.
2. HeartsApp
Ratings: 4.8
Price: Free
Heartsapp is the other top-reviewed app developed by Heartfulness Institute. It is available for both (Android and iOS users). This app is designed in such a way that it helps people in controlling their anger along with setting targets, working towards their happy and healthy lifestyle, and tracking their progress.
The best part I loved about this app is that it helps you with a daily planner as well so that you can set targets weekly or monthly. Additionally, it also sends you notifications regarding the updates and your progress. You can use this app for free, however; there are in-app purchases.
3. Pacifica
Ratings: 4.8
Price: Free
Pacifica is rated 4.8 on both platforms which is a good reason to download it and use it for controlling your anger. It is available for both platforms. This app is not only designed for handling anger management but is also designed for handling mental health issues like depression, stress, anxiety, and more.
The best part I loved about this app is that it comes with 30+ audio exercises which help in deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, muscle relaxation, and more. Along with this, it helps you in setting and tracking your everyday goals. This app is completely free to use.
4. Breathe2Relax
Ratings: 4.3
Price: Free
Breathe2Relax is based on deep breathing exercises which help in managing negative thoughts and emotions. Along with breathing exercises, it helps people in managing anger with rhythmic breathing exercises which diverts the mind from anger and helps in relaxing.
It also helps in controlling your anger, stabilizing your mood, and managing stress. It is loaded with features that help with stress management on the basis of diaphragmatic breathing. It also helps users in identifying the “fight or flight” stress response. This app was developed by the National Centre for Telehealth and Technology.
5. Happify
Ratings: 4.5
Price: Free
Happify makes you feel happier. Well, this app is a lot more than just a way to make yourself happy. It is a psychology-based app that helps in stabilizing mood as it is designed by the mood-training program. This app provides various opportunities for lifting your mood such as gratitude prompts, engaging in games, setting goals, and more.
Not only this, but it also helps in building self-confidence. Research shows that two months of usage of this app can really help you in controlling your anger. This app was reviewed as “The most sophisticated positive vibes app” by the New York Times in 2014.
6. Headspace
Ratings: 4.9
Price: Free
Headspace is one of my personal favorite apps as this app guides us through happiness, health, and positivity. This app is quite simple and helps with stress management. Apart from managing anger, it also helps with meditation, breathing, and mindfulness. It is one of the finely-designed apps for Android and iOS users with thousands of guided meditation.
The best feature of this app is the track feature and time spent on the meditation feature. This app also helps users by teaching the basics of mindfulness and meditation as they are the core for controlling anger.
7. Mood Kit
Ratings: 4.2
Price: $4.99
Mood Kit is the only app developed on the basis of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) which helps users to get rid away of anger in an effective and communicative manner. This app is loaded with +200 activities that help in mood and stress improvement. Moreover, it comes with a thought and journal tracker which keeps users engaged mindfully.
This app helps in changing the negative thinking pattern and develops a healthy attitude which promotes self-awareness as well. This wonderful app is a paid app and is available for only $4.99.
8. Calm
Ratings: 4.8
Price: Free
In 2019, Calm was awarded as the “App of the Year” and is one of the best apps available in terms of mental health improvement. It is specially designed for the improvement of quality of life. It is not only designed for anger management but also helps users with sleep improvement, stress management, and more.
This app is loaded with breathing exercises, guided meditation, sleep stories, and relaxing music which helps users in managing their anger. This app is specially designed under the guidance of mental health professionals.
9. AIMS
Ratings: 3.4
Price: Free
AIMS is available for Android and iOS platforms and it is developed by the Military and Veteran service members as they completely understand the pain and strength required to cope with anger problems.
This is the only app that also provides education regarding anger. Moreover, this app also allows users to create a customized tool that helps in reducing their anger-related issues. Users can also use their own photos, music, and contacts for managing their anger.
10. Simple Habit
Ratings: 4.8
Price: Free
Simple Habit is one of the highly-rated and reviewed meditation apps which helps users in controlling their anger. All you have to do is just spend 5 minutes on this app and meditate. It helps in improving focus, sleep, breathing, and more. This app was developed under the guidance of former monks which builds its authenticity.
11. Wysa
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
Wysa comes with an anxiety helper, anger management helper, mood tracking, mood-boosting friend, and mindfulness coach. Wysa is a one-stop app for all of your mental health problems. The best part is the emotionally intelligent Chabot that offers help side-by-side. Moreover, this app also helps in reducing self-doubt, anger, work issues, and more.
12. Shine
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
Shine is one of the most popular apps specially developed to provide self-care for mental health issues. It is a meditation-based app that helps you feel calm and relaxed throughout the day. It provides a new meditation each day that can also be used for getting rid of anger issues.
13. Diary- Mood and Anxiety
Download: Android
Ratings: 43.87
Price: Free
Diary is an anger-controlling app that can also prevent other mental health issues. It comes with a diary that allows users to track their mood and anxiety levels. It allows us to track the symptoms related to depression or reduced self-esteem. Users can also take various psychological tests to monitor their situations.
During anger, users can take the help of this app to feel better at the moment. This app is loaded with tools that help in improving confidence, boost mood, and more.
14. What’s Up?
Ratings: 4.4
Price: Free
What’s up is an app available on both platforms specially designed to help users learn healthy coping mechanisms to control or manage their anger-related issues. Moreover, it can also be used for other mental health issues like stress, depression, anxiety, and more.
It comes with an easy interface that helps in maintaining mental health without the help of a professional. This app is developed on the roots of acceptance commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
15. Quit Anger
Download: iOS
Ratings: 4.6
Price: Free
Quit Anger is the most helpful app because it allows users to control or manage their anger in easy and effective ways. It also helps record your triggers, warning signs, and anger level so that you can also consult a mental health professional during emergency situations. Moreover, it comes with other effective tools like mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, and others that help in achieving goals.
16. Moodpath
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
Moodpath is a mental health app that helps in treating mild mental health symptoms. The best part about this app is that it comes with visual and audio exercises developed on the roots of cognitive behavioral therapy. This app allows users to connect with mental health professionals from BetterHelp. Overall, this app is the best and most effective for anger management.
17. 7 Cups
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
7 Cups is an e-consultation service that offers help for coping with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, and more. It is loaded with tools and exercises that help users assist with challenging situations. This app is considered to be a “good listener” because it focuses on providing effective solutions to users. Users can also use the free forum to communicate with people experiencing the same mental health issues.
18. Mind Shift
Ratings: 4.7
Price: Free
Mind Shift is a stress-relieving and anxiety-managing app that offers various tools and features based on the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy. This app provides “Active Steps” to get the right help. Moreover, users can also take assistance from “chill out tools” that offer various breathing and meditation exercises. It comes with an easy and understandable interface that establishes a peace of mind.
I hope this blog helps you with the 18 best apps for anger management. Comment down and share your favorite apps from the list. For more such content, connect with us on all social media platforms.
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About The Author
Aayushi Kapoor
Aayushi is a Content Creator at Calm Sage. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition. Her constant interest in the improvement of mental health, nutrition, and overall wellness embarked upon her career as a “full-time educational writer.” She likes to make an asynchronous connection with her readers. Her mantra for living life is "What you seek is seeking you".
