If you’re navigating anxiety - especially feeling anxious in relationships, choosing the right support tool will change your relationship. Two apps in this space are Attached, designed specifically for supporting relationship anxiety, and Ahead, a pocket coach for emotional intelligence. Here’s a full comparison to help you decide which fits best with your needs.

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Why might you feel anxiety, procrastination or anger?

If you feel anxious in relationships:

You may have anxious attachment (download the Attached app to take the free quiz and find out if you have it) Anxious attachment happens when you didn’t feel safe or supported growing up. This can make you constantly seek reassurance, or feel anxious spirals when you don't get the text back. It can be hard to feel calm in close relationships.

If you procrastinate:

Procrastination is often a symptom of a deeper problem like anxious attachment. As it can lead to self-doubt and fear of failure - resulting in avoidance behaviors like procrastination.

If you feel anger:

If you feel anger on a frequent basis while in relationships, it could be a result of codependency or anxious attachment. When we lack boundaries or frequently do not voice our needs, we start to feel guilty, and thus, anger.

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What does the research say?

• Anxious attachment style is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety, as they struggle with emotional regulation, self-worth, and feeling safe in the world.

The way you attach doesn’t just shape your relationships. It can influence your entire mental landscape!

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Attached: built to help anxious attachment

Attached is built by a team who has experience with anxious attachment.

What makes Attached special:

• Based on Real Psychology: Uses proven tools like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), MI (Motivational Interviewing), attachment theory to help you think differently and feel better.
• Short, Helpful Lessons: Easy-to-understand lessons teach you about your emotions and relationships.
• Guided Journaling: Prompts to help you think about your feelings and past experiences.
• Custom Meditations: Helps you relax and feel more grounded, especially during stress.
• Progress Tracking: Keeps you motivated by turning your healing into small steps you can see and celebrate.
  

Best For: People who want help with anxious attachment and emotional healing.

Bonus! Attached is approved by US or UK-based experts like psychologists, doctors, neuroscientist or therapists.

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Ahead: pocket coach for emotional intelligence

Designed for people looking to understand and regulate their emotions across the board

What Ahead offers:‍

• Based on real psychology, relies heavily on CBT, mindfulness, emotional-regulation techniques

• Daily micro-lessons – 5-minute interactive modules to build emotional awareness, track triggers, and reinforce habits  
• Skill toolkit + reflection – Provides exercises for anxiety, anger, procrastination; tracks growth over time
• Gamified: as they call themselves the Duolingo for emotional intelligence

Best For: People who want to grow in all areas, specifically ADHD, burnout and procrastination. However, it may not solve your issues from the root, and only visible issues.

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Final Thoughts

If your main goal is to stop overthinking and feel less anxious in relationships, Attached is made for you. It gives you tools to feel safer and more confident in relationships.

If you want to work on your overall emotional intelligence, you could consider Ahead.

Both apps are helpful—but for focused healing around trust, emotions, and relationships, Attached is the better fit.