BetterHelp User Reviews
Customer Experience
~ Based on 3,167 written reviews from the US App Store.
What users say
Summarized from real user reviews of BetterHelp. Based on 149K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.
Positive things
- 👍Convenient and accessible therapy
- 🚀Quick matching with therapists
- 💬Ability to message therapist anytime
- 📝Helpful journaling and worksheets
- 🤗Supportive and understanding therapists
- 🌍Accessible from anywhere
Negative things
- 💰Expensive for some users
- 🕰️Incompatible time zones for some users
- 🔄Difficulty switching therapists at times
- 🔌Technical issues with app and video calls
- 🤷♀️Inconsistent quality of therapists
Is BetterHelp Safe?
BetterHelp - Therapy appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for BetterHelp is 96/100.
This assessment is based on 149,100 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8/5.
Safety Analysis
~ Based on 149,100 App Store ratings for BetterHelp.
Is BetterHelp Legit?
BetterHelp - Therapy appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BetterHelp is 100/100.
Based on 100 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.
Top reviews
easy to use and when I needed help I was able to get it almost instantly, which when you are dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues is incredibly important
Started today and I feel like it was a great choice.
This was my first time using the app and with a therapist I was interested in, and I am better for it...I am so glad I got to meet Kiara Grier which is simply an Amazing person!!!
I have the best therapist and have been working with Marla over a year, have obtained a treasure chest of tools that I use in every facet of my life!
My therapist is very easy going and flexible.
Excellent app! Easy to navigate, communicate with therapist, set up appointments. Much appreciate the validation and encouragement from the therapist.
I was going through a very hard situation so I decided to get the app and get help. Not knowing that the application took forever to fill it out, the time they said they were gonna get me a therapist took way longer than expected. On top of that, when they found someone, the app says, share some details for your therapist before the session for the therapist to say: it’s hard going through that. But the worst thing was the day of the appointment when it was time for mine and I’ve waited over 20 min for a therapist that never showed up. I said to myself hmm maybe she had an emergency, let’s wait a couple of days to see if she reaches out or reschedules. NEVER HAPPENED. Got out of the app as soon as I could and requested my money back.
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Billing system is optimized for collecting payment, not keeping customers informed as prices fluctuate. They don’t take responsibility for clearly alerting customers when the payment amount changes, and if you miss a session under their subscription you have essentially payed for nothing. The only value of the cost is the human service, as all other benefits are ancillary at best. Your notes app is better than the journal they have. There’s not much in terms of “help” outside of the therapist themselves. Despite the app claiming messaging services, you will be only given replies as the therapist is able. Therefore, you will pay a lot, but benefit only a little. Unless you’re on top of your bill history yourself, you’ll pay far more than expected for these sessions. Refunds aren’t expected according to the company, so it’s luck of the draw if they do it or not. Really wanted this to work. But it seems in person therapy is the way to go unless you accept their rip-off, no notification billing structure.
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Can’t rate these guys highly enough. It’s saved my life and my relationship.
app continually kicks me out, hard to schedule an appointment that's not two weeks away; bad reviews on the psychiatrists online; potentially good if you're okay and don't actually need therapy.
I have had several different therapists through Better help and each one has been excellent! I highly recommend even a few sessions if you can't afford a lot of sessions it's just so helpful and the classes that you have access to are great. I don't have anything negative to say about this process. I am really grateful for Better help.
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I do not recommend anyone download this if they work anytime past 3 pm there is not nearly enough therapists with availability it takes days to get a new therapist just for a chance at having availability and I started my 360 dollar subscription 2 weeks ago and I’ve had to swap therapists 4 times and none of them had anything and I’ve already burned through half of the month I feel robbed and like my needs do not matter if I get off work after 3 pm so my suggestion if you work at night this could probably work for you and there’s plenty of options for therapists but if you don’t fit that criteria just find a place in person that will fit your schedule because this is not it thanks you thief’s I’m never downloading this again>:(
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So excited I found my person who understands how my neurodivergent brain works and how to communicate in a way that really clicks and makes sense
I like my therapist…
I just started therapy and the initial interaction went great. I went in thinking I was going to discuss other things but I like how the therapist took control to help understand the root of the issue. Highly recommend trying it out!
For about a year I have been struggling with my mental health and my frustrations have come out in ways that are not good. Working with a therapist in a way that is convenient and affordable has helped me with my struggles and I hope and wish that people who need help with their mental health will look to this app and receive the help they probably desperately need.
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Jennifer is a great Therapist and immediately I’m getting what I need from her as a support and she’s already identifying things that past therapist could not. I couldn’t be more happy than I am with the first two weeks
I am so thankful for my therapist! She helps me process and understand my feelings and helps me see different perspectives and is helping me get through some tough times! Thank you!
Such an easy experience and ease of use. App is simple to navigate
Quiero regresar a mi terapia necesito alguien que sea directo
