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DARE – Break Free From Anxiety Review

Stress and Anxiety
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Credibility

Credibility

2.67 / 5.00

Overall Score: 8/15

Consumer Ratings: 2/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 2/2
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Research on Development Process: 0/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 0/1
Research Independence and Review: 0/2
Research Base: 0/3

Rating Date: August 2020

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User Experince

User Experience

4.36 / 5.00

Engagement: 4.40 Functionality: 4.69 Aesthetics: 3.83 Information: 4.50 Subjective quality score: 4.56 Perceived impact score: 4.50 Rating date: November 2020 Rated by: UQueensland

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Transparency

Transparency

Questionable

Overall Score: Questionable

Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes

Does the privacy policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information, OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state that the app/server encrypts/de-identifies the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can use the app WITHOUT entering identifiable information, OR state that user information is stored locally?: No/Can’t Tell

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can delete entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: No/Can’t Tell

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: No/Can’t Tell

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Professional Reviews

Professional Review

Not Yet Available

DARE is an app aimed at helping those experiencing anxiety. The app’s home screen first asks the user what they need help with: anxiety, worry, panic attacks, insomnia, or “mind gym”. Once the user chooses what they need to focus on, the app provides related audio clips, ranging in length from 3-20 minutes. These clips provide psychoeducation, guided trainings and soothing background noise. The home screen has four main sections: SOS, Relax, My Dare, Dare Store. ‘SOS’ contains audio designed to provide immediate relief for instances of overwhelming anxiety. ‘Relax’ includes audio clips which focus on breathing techniques. The app allows you to save your favorite audio clips, which appear in the ‘My Dare’ section. Finally, ‘Dare Store’ is where the user can purchase additional audio clips.

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Technical Details

Available For: Requires iOS 12.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Requires Android 5.0 and up.
Developer: BMD Publishing Ltd
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Stress & Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Get it on: Google Play, Apple App Store

Research on this App

There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of DARE – Break Free From Anxiety

Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Mindfulness Works
How Psychoeducation Works

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