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FreeCBT

FreeCBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

143 ratings
76 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2020
  • October 30, 2025

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Developer

Evan Rosson
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About

This app provides a digital thought diary to practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It helps users identify and challenge negative automatic thoughts, retrain their brains, and ultimately improve mood and behavior. It's an open-source tool for self-help and as a companion to traditional therapy.

✓Thought diary
✓Challenge automatic thoughts
✓Identify cognitive distortions
✓Train alternative thoughts
✓Open source
✓CBT self-help tool
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of FreeCBT. Based on 143 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Health & Fitness app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💰Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • 🎯Effective CBT methodology in 3-column format
  • ⚡Quick and easy to use in the moment
  • 🔒Private and secure thought tracking
  • 📱Accessible on-demand mental health support
  • 🧠Helps identify and challenge cognitive distortions
  • ✨Minimalist design without unnecessary features
  • 🙏Highly recommended by mental health professionals
  • 📝Useful for journaling and thought reframing

Negative things

  • 🐛Swipe navigation causes accidental distortion selection
  • 💾Data loss issue after app updates
  • ⌨️Keyboard covers input area while typing
  • 📱Limited cross-device synchronization
  • 🎨Missing dark mode option
  • 📊No analytics or thought tracking over time
  • 📤No export functionality for sharing with therapist
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What's New in FreeCBT

2.4.0

October 30, 2025

- Added and updated several translations contributed by FreeCBT users: Hindi, Russian, Bulgarian, Norsk Bokmål, and German. Thank you! - If you've set up a FreeCBT passcode lock, it's now more secure: you'll need to enter your code after switching to another app, instead of only when the app was fully closed. - A few other technical updates.

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User reviews

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Amazing tool

I was looking for something CBT based that was somewhat guiding. This is that app. It helps me to understand my thoughts better and how they affect me. It’s also incredibly easy to help me look for a better challenging positive thought rather than just going negative.
gregg.m.ruhrengregg.m.ruhren

Simple and effective

So refreshing to find a tool that allows me to do CBT work in peace. No AI guide or unnecessary frills. Just the prompts and space to acknowledge, challenge end replace troubling thoughts.
MelConchieMelConchie

Thank you

No really. I can’t thank you enough… I hope you know I’ll forever be grateful for you who made this app.
greentea227greentea227

Thank you

Thank you so much for this app!
anonymouscanadianwomananonymouscanadianwoman

Accessible CBT

What a great resource that guides you through quick CBT exercises anytime you want to challenge negative thoughts. And it’s free!
LizelbLizelb
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Swiping from distortion page selects/deselects distortions unintentionally

Bug

App update deleted all past user entries

Bug

Keyboard covers answer input area on some screens

Bug

Swipe navigation doesn't work properly on certain screens

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Inconsistent touch response during navigation

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Requested Features

12 requests

Dark mode option

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Analytics to track thoughts and patterns over time

Feature

Export feature to share entries with therapist or notes app

Feature

Cross-device synchronization

Feature

Bottom navigation bar

Feature

Ability to tag or categorize thoughts by topic

Feature

Filter and view thoughts by category

Feature

Evidence section with for/against columns

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Worst case scenario section with probability assessment

Feature

More detailed examples for alternative thought step

Feature

Additional cognitive distortion options (jumping to conclusions)

Feature

Better help documentation and explanations

Feature

FAQ

What is FreeCBT?

FreeCBT is an open-source application designed to function as a thought diary for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It assists users in recording automatic negative thoughts, challenging them by identifying cognitive distortions, and training their brains with alternative, more balanced thoughts.

How does FreeCBT help with mental health?

By facilitating the practice of CBT techniques, FreeCBT helps users to change their thought patterns. This process can lead to a reduction in negative moods and anxious feelings, making it a valuable tool for managing conditions like depression and anxiety.

Is FreeCBT free to use?

Yes, FreeCBT is completely free to use. As an open-source application, it is available without any cost to users, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

Who is the target audience for FreeCBT?

This app is designed for individuals who are interested in practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for self-help. It is particularly beneficial for those experiencing depression, anxiety, or panic, and can serve as a supportive tool alongside professional therapy.

What is the 'three column technique' mentioned in the description?

The 'three column technique,' also known as 'catch it, check it, change it,' is a common format of CBT. FreeCBT implements this by allowing users to record their automatic thoughts, analyze them for distortions, and then develop and train alternative thoughts.