# FearTools - Anxiety Aid

> Lower your anxiety with 6 effective tools!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.feartools.feartools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.feartools.feartools)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.feartools.feartools`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Inquiry Health LLC
- **Category:** MEDICAL
- **Downloads:** 87,666
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (148 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2016-12-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 7.20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.feartools.feartools)
- **Website:** [http://www.feartools.com/](http://www.feartools.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://inquiryhealth.com/feartoolsprivacypolicy/](https://inquiryhealth.com/feartoolsprivacypolicy/)

## Description

FearTools is a free, evidence-based Chrome extension designed to help users combat anxiety and support recovery. Ideal for those dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, and Social Anxiety Disorder, the extension provides six powerful tools: Thought Diary to challenge unhelpful thoughts, Exposure for gradual fear overcoming, Breathe for paced relaxation, informational resources, the GAD-7 anxiety test for symptom tracking, and curated video content including meditations and TED talks. Developed in collaboration with mental health professionals, FearTools is ad-free and non-profit, aiming to assist users alongside professional treatment. It's a supportive companion app, not a substitute for therapy or medication.

## Rankings

- #235,655 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.feartools.feartools.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

FearTools - Anxiety Aid is praised for its effectiveness in managing anxiety, depression, and panic attacks through its thought diary and breathing tools. Users find it easy to navigate and helpful for stress relief. However, repeated concerns include the thought diary's limitation in capturing positive emotions and inability to scroll text entries, the lack of audio guidance in the breathing tool, and the need for more detailed question examples to aid comprehension during anxiety.

### Pros

- Very helpful app for anxiety, depression, and stress relief
- Thought diary feature is excellent and effective in managing panic attacks
- Easy to use and navigate, suitable for people dealing with PTSD and anxiety
- Breathing tool is helpful for relaxation
- Provides a variety of tools for managing mental health issues

### Cons

- Thought diary lacks positive emotions and could benefit from more pre-made options
- Text boxes in thought diary cannot be scrolled while writing entries
- Breathing program lacks audio cues, requiring users to watch the screen which can be less relaxing
- Some test questions lack examples or explanations making it difficult to respond when anxious

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