# Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal — Mood Tracker & Thought Diary

> Mental health journal and mood tracker with AI chatbot and wellness tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Inquiry Health LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarity-cbt-self-help-journal/id1010391170 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Inquiry Health LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003891578)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 29,285 App Store ratings · 728 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 203 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarity-cbt-self-help-journal/id1010391170/reviews.md

## What is Clarity?

Clarity is your all-in-one mental health hub for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Learn what affects your mood, develop healthier thought patterns, problem solve with the AI chatbot, practice effective coping skills, build resilience, and foster personal growth.

HOW IT WORKS
Clarity is built on proven methods widely studied and endorsed in the world of mental health. The core principle is simple yet powerful: by understanding and changing your thoughts, you can better manage your emotions and actions.

Clarity integrates approaches from behavioral science, positive psychology, and mindfulness to bring you the best self-care tools offered by modern science.

REFRAME YOUR THOUGHTS
- Use proven techniques to break free from negative thought cycles.
- Identify and confront Cognitive Distortions hindering your mental well-being.
- Challenge and transform your thought processes for the better.

AI-INFUSED JOURNALING & CHAT
- Step into the future of mental health with innovative AI features.
- Journal with AI-driven questions and analysis that adapt to your mental state.
- Feel heard with a thoughtful and compassionate AI Chatbot built for self-reflection.

CHECK IN FOR INSIGHTS & REWARDS
- Seamlessly track your moods, emotions, and activities.
- Derive actionable insights by examining patterns and trends.
- Earn fresh badges each month and track your progress with widgets.

DISCOVER YOURSELF
- Engage with thoughtfully crafted Guided Journals to deepen self-awareness.
- Follow a personalized daily plan designed to build lasting mental health habits.
- Explore your authentic self with science-backed personality tests and more.

CURATED WELLNESS LIBRARY
- Level up your knowledge with educational mental health programs.
- Reduce stress with mindfulness meditation audios, soundscapes, and breathwork.
- Find joy and calm with daily wellness tips and positive affirmations.

TESTIMONIALS
"This app has saved my life."

"The repeated nature of doing these check-ins really does begin to soften hard-worn beliefs. I now find my thought processes shifting to more positive and growth-minded reframes at times when I would have wallowed in negative self-talk."

"Within the first few days of using the app to record how I was feeling and my moods, I started to feel better. It was like my mind was becoming less cloudy."

DESIGNED WITH PURPOSE
We believe in increasing access to mental wellness by sharing knowledge and evidence-based self-help techniques. Clarity was created with care by a team with backgrounds in psychology and mental health research.

PRIVACY AND SECURITY
We do not sell your data. Your journal entries are stored locally on your phone by default. Data backup is optional.

SUBSCRIPTION
Pro Mode is an optional subscription that unlocks all Guided Journals, AI Chatbots, Assessments, Programs, Crash Courses, Audios, Breathwork, Tips, Affirmations, and Advanced Insights features.

Pricing may vary depending on the country. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off within your Account Settings after the purchase.

DISCLAIMER
Clarity is a self-help and educational tool, not a therapy app. It does not provide and is not a substitute for licensed psychotherapy, counseling, or psychiatric treatment. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition. The content and features in this app do not constitute professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition.

EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms of Use: https://thinkwithclarity.com/termsofservice
Privacy Policy: https://thinkwithclarity.com/privacypolicy

## Key features

- AI-infused journaling and chatbot
- Mood, emotion, and activity tracking
- Guided journals for self-awareness
- Cognitive distortion identification
- Mindfulness meditation and breathwork
- Personalized daily wellness plans

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Mode | $29.99 | per year |
| Clarity Pro Mode | $69.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #45 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## What do users think of Clarity?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful for mental health
- 👍 Guided journaling and thought analysis
- 🤖 Useful AI chatbot
- 📊 Tracks mood and patterns
- 💡 Provides CBT tools and education
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free version
- 🔒 Paywall for key features
- 🐛 Technical issues like data loss
- 🤖 Chatbot crashes or freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing journal entries
- Freezing or crashing during use
- Inconsistent performance

**Most requested features**

- Ability to edit past entries
- More customization options
- Improved data visualization
- Offline mode
- Monthly payment option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 728)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarity-cbt-self-help-journal/id1010391170/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Clapping hands emoji

*2026-08-20*

I love this app, a construction worker like myself needs this tool. Thank you!!!

### 5/5 — Productive

*2026-08-17, version 5.5.24*

I’ve been using the app for several weeks and have found it to be very helpful and productive

### 4/5 — App é ótimo mas sinto falta de assinatura mensal

*2026-08-13*

Assinatura anual não é interessante pra mim pq é melhor o pagamento parcelado e é um valor acima do que posso pagar, mas gostaria muito de ter o pro pra aproveitar mais. Tenho vários transtornos e queria muito acompanhar diariamente pra ajudar nas minhas consultas

### 5/5 — SO MUCH HELP

*2026-08-06, version 5.5.23*

I was super shy about my feelings but this app has helped me open up and trust people again. I have a phobia of trusting others from past trauma so yea.

### 2/5 — AI therapy is not real therapy

*2026-08-01*

I’m really disappointed to see this app lean into AI. I used this app for two years a few years ago (very helpful at the time) and decided to redownload it while I’m between therapists. Extremely disappointed to see the team lean into AI, even if it is “CBT trained.” Still, I tried to dive into the AI journal a few days in a row. Extremely frustrating. Circular prompts and the classic very avoidant AI style. Using AI for therapy is extremely bad practice. Yes, it’s better that people are using an AI trained on CBT than OpenAI or similar LLMs but I worry this app will legitimize the idea of AI therapy—potentially leading to users to seek out more definite answers that other LLMs provide. This is extremely dangerous as we’ve started to see these effects: direct links to suicides, homicides, and psychosis. Ethics aside, I worry about privacy. I want to know more about the host LLM, which I could not find information on besides what is stated in the privacy policy: “Any AI features such as the AI Chatbot involves data being processed by third party vendors.“ Thus, it is fair to ask where this data is being stored and used. Who are these third party vendors? What are their privacy policies? Is their data encrypted? Inquiry Health LLC may not sell your data, but how are we to know if these third party vendors are beholden to the same? We need more transparency when using AI in medical apps.

### 2/5 — Has promise but feels rudimentary

*2026-07-27, version 5.5.23*

This app has promise, and the idea of a Chatbot that can dialogue in a CBT framework is a very interesting concept.  Thus far, it felt very rudimentary, just broadly rephrasing what I said, and then offering a brief blurb of context which was so broad and nonspecific as to be functionally useless.  I will keep an eye on this, but so far it doesn’t seem particularly helpful.

### 1/5 — This is all over the place

*2026-07-24, version 5.5.23*

The app advertises itself as a CBT app, but it's really a mishmash of different approaches without going into any of them in depth. It offers various Al chatbots labeled CBT, AC, DBT, and
more, but in practice they all feel like basic ChatGPT prompts with different names.
I downloaded it specifically looking for a CBT app and instead found a collection of loosely connected features that don't deliver meaningful
CBT support. The positive reviews also seem questionable given the actual experience.
If you're looking for cognitive behavioral therapy tools, I'd recommend skipping this app and choosing one that's genuinely designed around CBT.

### 5/5 — Amazing app BUT!!!!

*2026-07-23*

Love this app, and it’s helping me greatly as going through a setback with my anxiety! Had CBT years ago and this app in all honesty is better than my actual therapy sessions. Only negative thing about this app and it’s so minor but would be a massive improvement is if you could download the audios for when you out and about! Specially for me as travelling can cause major anxiety for me. Due to go on vacation next week and this would be an amazing adjustment to this app! Payed the yearly which may seem like a lot! But I paid crazy amounts of money for therapy in the past so this is just small change and so worth it!! 


But please Change the audio section so we can download 🙏

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2026-07-22, version 5.5.23*

Very helpful

### 3/5 — Good app, but not keen on the Ai stuff

*2026-07-20, version 5.5.23*

I like the app, really nice design. But I think journaling with Ai is a bad idea. The LLM is heavily guardrailed and I don’t like the idea of stuff going on a server to an AI provider. Maybe I’d feel a bit more comfortable if it ran a small local model.

## Frequently asked questions about Clarity

### What does the Clarity app do?

Clarity is a mental health hub designed to help users manage stress, anxiety, and low mood. It offers tools for mood tracking, reframing negative thoughts, problem-solving with an AI chatbot, practicing coping skills, and fostering personal growth through science-backed methods.

### What are the key features of Clarity?

Key features include AI-infused journaling with adaptive questions and analysis, a compassionate AI chatbot for self-reflection, seamless mood and activity tracking with actionable insights, guided journals for self-awareness, personalized daily plans, and a curated wellness library with meditations and educational programs.

### How much does Clarity cost?

The app offers a free version with core features. An optional subscription called 'Pro Mode' unlocks all premium content, including advanced journals, AI chatbots, assessments, programs, and more. Pricing for the subscription may vary by country.

### Is Clarity available on multiple devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with multiple devices or operating systems. It mentions that journal entries are stored locally on your phone by default, suggesting a mobile-first design.

### What are common use cases for Clarity?

Common use cases include daily mood tracking to understand emotional patterns, using the AI chatbot for guided self-reflection and problem-solving, practicing mindfulness and breathwork to reduce stress, and engaging with guided journals to reframe negative thought cycles and build resilience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.5.25 — 2026-08-24

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 5.5.24 — 2026-08-09

Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 5.5.23 — 2026-06-30

Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 5.5.22 — 2026-06-13

Minor bug fixes and optimizations

### 5.5.21 — 2026-06-05

Minor bug fixes and optimizations

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