StarStarter for Anxiety
Arcade Therapeutics Health & Fitness iPhoneiPadiPod touch
StarStarter for Anxiety is a free Health & Fitness app for iPhone and iPad by Arcade Therapeutics. Rated 4.8/5 from 98 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 98 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 652 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 9
- 2026 · v1.33.7
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About StarStarter for Anxiety
StarStarter is a clinically-validated brain training game to help manage anxiety symptoms and improve mental resilience. It’s brief, fun, and our results are backed by 7 NIH funded scientific studies, and published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders. ABOUT THE GAME: Your first mission is to save Planet Galea by using your ship, the StarStarter, to collect star energy. Our unique brain training method happens subconsciously during your game sessions. Recommended play time is just 6-12 minutes a day, 4 times a week to see results! Features: • Play calming therapeutic game sessions, whenever you need • Unlock Stellar Wisdom for anxiety tips and tools • Track your mood and get insights over time • Upgrade your ship with points to try new unique ships PROUD TO BE AN APA LABS SILVER DIGITAL BADGE RECIPIENT* “I believe this might be the first thing that has ever really addressed my anxiety." Anne-Marie, TX THE SCIENCE: How Does StarStarter Work? StarStarter’s core therapeutic method is a game-based approach to a subconscious cognitive training method called Attention Bias Modification (ABM). The human brain has the unique ability to recognize facial expressions subconsciously, as a baby responds to a parent’s smile. StarStarter uses facial expressions within game play to re-train emotional and attentional patterns that can drive persistent feelings of anxiety. StarStarter’s proprietary training method has been designed and optimized through a decade of NIH-funded neuroscientific research by our Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary. To see our peer reviewed research, you can view it at www.arcadetherapeutics.com/research/. Warnings and Limitations StarStarter is available non-prescription under FDA enforcement discretion; it is not evaluated, cleared or approved by FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, or prevent any disease. It may be considered as an adjunct to clinical care, and it does not replace clinical care. App Privacy The developer, Arcade Therapeutics, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy. Use of StarStarter is subject to Apple's EULA, which can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *This APA Labs Digital Badge reflects alignment with APA Labs criteria for scientific principles, safety, ethical use, and usability. It is not an endorsement, or guarantee, of effectiveness, nor is it an evaluation of financial condition, business prospects, investment merit, or legal compliance.
Ratings & reviews
4.8
98 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.33.7 · Updated October 9, 2026
Updated onboarding flow to support enterprise customers
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App privacy
The developer, Arcade Therapeutics, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarStarter for Anxiety | 4.8 / 5 (98 ratings) | Free | October 9, 2026 | |
| Anxiety Checklist: Calm Mind | 5.0 / 5 (13) | Free | Oct 14, 2026 | Compare |
| Mindless Labs | 4.9 / 5 (32) | Free | Oct 15, 2026 | Compare |
| Cerebyte | 4.0 / 5 (1) | Free | Sep 25, 2026 | Compare |
| Madrona Meditation | 4.8 / 5 (29) | Free | Oct 1, 2026 | Compare |
| ASHR: Nervous System Reset | 4.6 / 5 (7) | Free | Sep 30, 2026 | Compare |
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