Breakup Healing
What Is Heal? The App You Open Instead of Texting Your Ex
Heal is a breakup app for iPhone and Android, built for the moment you want to text your ex. What it does, what's free, what Premium adds and who it's for.
Short answer
Heal is a breakup app for iPhone and Android that you open instead of texting your ex. You write the message in a chat that looks like theirs, it never sends, and an AI coach replies instead. It also has an SOS button for the urge, a no contact tracker and a private journal. It's free to download, with an optional Premium plan.
Part of our texting your ex guide. Start with Should I Text My Ex? Read This Before You Hit Send.
It’s late. You’ve typed the message three times and deleted it twice. Your thumb is over the send button.
Heal is built for that moment. It’s the app you open instead of their chat.
What Does Heal Do?
Heal gives the urge to text your ex somewhere safe to go, and then helps you get through the weeks after a breakup.
- Unsent texts. A chat that looks like theirs. Write everything you want to say. It never sends. The AI coach replies instead and asks what you’re hoping they’d say back.
- SOS button. One tap when the urge hits. Say what’s happening, breathe for a minute, then pick what helps: write it out, read your reasons, or talk to the coach.
- No contact tracker. Every day without contact, on a calendar. If you slip, your streak starts again, but your total and every day you made it stay there.
- AI coach. Available any time, in the tone you choose: supportive, direct or empathetic.
- Journal, mood and a path. A private journal, a quick mood check-in, and five phases that show what’s normal where you are right now.
Is Heal Free?
Yes. Heal is free to download, and the core tools stay free. You can also try everything free for 7 days.
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| No contact tracker and SOS button | Yes | Yes |
| AI coach messages | 5 a day | Many more each day |
| Unsent texts | Included | Unlimited |
| Private journal and mood tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Streak Protection after a slip | No | Yes |
| Healing practices | Core ones | Every one |
| Price | $0 | $12.99 a month or $124.99 a year |
Prices are the US App Store prices in October 2026 and can differ by country.
Who Is Heal For?
Heal is for you if the hardest part of your breakup is not reaching out. Maybe you’re trying no contact, maybe you keep drafting texts at 2am, or maybe you broke no contact last night and want to stop it happening again.
It’s probably not what you need if you only want a day counter. A simple free tracker will do that. And Heal isn’t therapy. If you’re struggling to cope, talk to a doctor or therapist.
What Does Using Heal Look Like?
Day 6. It’s 1am and you’ve just seen a photo of them out with friends. You open Heal and type in the chat that looks like theirs:
Looks like you’re doing great without me.
The coach replies:
That photo hurt, and it makes sense that you want them to know. What would you want them to say if you sent this? And how would you feel tomorrow if they didn’t reply?
You write a bit more. Then you close the app. Nothing was sent, and tomorrow is day 7.
FAQ: About Heal
Can my ex see what I write in Heal? No. Unsent texts never send. They stay in the app, and nothing reaches the other person.
Is Heal on Android? Yes. Heal is on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android.
What happens if I break no contact in Heal? Your current streak starts again, but your total days and your calendar keep every day you made it. Premium adds Streak Protection, so one bad night doesn’t wipe the streak.
Does Heal replace therapy? No. Heal is a self-help app for the hard moments. If you need more support, talk to a professional, or find a local helpline at findahelpline.com.
How is Heal different from other breakup apps? Most breakup apps focus on tracking days or general mood. Heal is built around one moment, the urge to text your ex, and gives you somewhere to write it. Our breakup apps comparison covers the others honestly.
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