# HeadHelp: Self Care & Vent — user reviews > 111 indexed App Store user reviews of HeadHelp by Appcano LLC, rated 4.70/5 from 1,299 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headhelp-self-care-and-vent/id1477936130/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headhelp-self-care-and-vent/id1477936130.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,111 · 4★ 96 · 3★ 30 · 2★ 22 · 1★ 40 ## What do users think of HeadHelp? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ❤️ Wonderful community - 🔒 Completely anonymous - 👥 Supportive community - 👍 Good overall app - 🤗 Compassionate and loving - 🌟 Great app - 🙌 Helpful for venting and self-care - 🗣️ Safe space to express feelings **Cons** - 💰 Paywall for many features - 🔒 Limited posting/messaging without paying - 🤬 Toxic community and bullying - 🐛 Glitchy and buggy - 🤖 Impersonal/bot-like responses - 🔍 Difficult to find specific support - 🤔 Concerns about profiting off mental health **Commonly reported bugs** - Posting issues and limits - Crashing and unresponsiveness - Issues with contact/support features **Most requested features** - Ability to create custom avatars - Improved moderation to prevent abuse - More free access to mental health resources - Ability to block sensitive topics - Unlimited posting/messaging without paying ## Newest reviews (16 of 111) ### 4/5 — <3 *2023-11-15* At first I bought it to have a place to rant and figure stuff out. But now I also use it for fashion advice. And the people on it are great! ### 2/5 — why are posts limited *2023-04-22* i love that we are absolutely anonymous but i hate that you only get to post a certain amount before you have to either wait 24 hours to vent again or pay for it. it’d be so much better if we could just get everything off of our chest as much as we want, you already made a lot of things cost money, making that important feature cost money too just feels upsetting and unnecessary ### 2/5 — Most disappointed I’ve been in a while *2023-03-06* One star for how visually cute the app is, even just seeing the avatar’s faces on the daily affirmation notifications is charming. One star for the concept of the app, a place where people can go with struggles and get the support of others anonymously. When my friends and family are unavailable to support me, and I cannot afford therapy, a free forum for support sounds like a dream come true! The app does not fulfill its potential. I was shocked at the fact that I can’t join any of the seemingly hundreds of specialized support groups without paying. The cute avatars get confusing fast because there is such a small selection of them. People in the free forum are mostly just dumping confusing, as well as often deeply disturbing, thoughts and questions, about things like planning their own suicide. Even worse, none of the posts get substantive responses, usually they get no response at all. The one post I’ve made received an irrelevant, bot-like response that was maddening because it sounded like they didn’t even read what I wrote. Looking through the free forum is thus much more depressing than helpful. After that, what’s left? Even the meditation section is almost completely locked to free users, and does not feel professional. I had been considering trying this app for over a year, and now it will be deleted after just a week :/ ### 4/5 — Things I don’t like despite liking the app *2023-01-05, version 8.11* I downloaded this app in hopes of finding a solution to the roots of my anxiety. Rather if it was getting help to get help in real life or sharing advice but it’s rather hard to do much of anything without paying. I will admit, some free features are very useful but are limited. For example, there’s a bunch of topics you can follow but only ONE you can follow without paying and that’s the BPD topic which I found a bit aggravating. Along with the lack of articles. Don’t get me wrong though, if I had the money I’d definitely pay for the app if I could see it as a useful tool for myself but it’s so limited. Along with that Is when people message you they can virtually talk about anything, I wish there was a way to block of sensitive topics such as in the Discord app or share triggers. That’s just me though. Anyways, that’s my two cents, it truly depends on what YOU need that defines on how you think of this app, highly recommend checking it out for that purpose but the inaccessibility to a lot of features does limit the experience by a lot. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful review. We will consider your recommendations while we develop features and changes to the next update. Have a great day! :) ### 4/5 — Good Overall *2022-08-20* This is a good app, and has a fantastic concept. The only reason it has 4/5 stars is because lately it’s been very glitchy. Looking forward to future updates. :) ### 2/5 — I haven’t been able to post in months *2022-06-24, version 8.9* This happened before in December where it just kept saying that I have to wait 23 hours before posting but it stayed like that for some time, only then a new update came and it reset it seems and I was able to post again. Now its happened again it’s been like that for many months and since there’s no update it’s just stayed. I don’t want to delete the app because I don’t want to lose all my past posts but I really wish I was able to post again and that it wouldn’t get stuck like this. ### 4/5 — :)) *2022-05-04* Such a great app , safe space , makes you feel loved , it’s adorable 🥰 Would be better if you could create your own avatar tho ### 5/5 — Love this app so far *2022-05-02, version 8.9* It’s very good app for expressing your feelings at the moment and I hope she get it out of your system to make you feel better.I’ve only used it twice but I already have good feelings towards the app and I’m gonna continue to use it for a positive aspect and hope that it does make good and getting forward with my life and overcoming addiction, homelessness possibly, love drama with a fiancé, life as an exotic dancer Who chooses to do the job by choice of enjoying the job not just for the money, and there’s so much more I could say but I’ll just say I love the app so far I will elaborate more when I know more about the app after I use it every day for at least like two weeks I’ll update my review. ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2022-04-13* Good 👏 ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-04-07* This is a great app if you’re looking for a community. It’s anonymous feature makes posting easier, as you’re able to say what you want without the fear of judgement. It’s a great app for anyone looking to be heard/seen. ### 5/5 — great app *2022-03-29* amazinf app loce eveything about it ### 5/5 — Most Amazing App Ever *2022-03-27, version 8.9* I love this app!!! I was hesitant to try it because I accidentally stumbled on it without any previous recommendation, but since using this app it is clear more people need to be sharing how amazing it is. It allows for a space, judgement-free where you can get anything on your mind out. I love that I can help other people and feel the support when I need it too! Most apps make it to where it’s unusable unless you buy the subscription, but the free version still has a lot of mobility. Besides the features premium gives, I’m very tempted to buy the subscription just for the sake of supporting the content creators who make this app. I genuinely am grateful I found this app, and highly recommend it to everyone! ❤️ ### 4/5 — a good support option *2022-03-26* :) ### 4/5 — Cool, helpful app but needs to mature *2022-03-23, version 8.9* I think this app is useful and the people behind it truly have passion for what they’re doing. I personally wish it could be a bit more mature in terms of the UI and avatars. It’s a bit childish currently with soft edges, lots of colors, and very cartoony. I’m not the most serious, intense guy so I can tolerate it but I do hope they develop some new themes and avatars. Also I feel like the people I’ve interacted with so far on the app have been AI chatbots. If they are actually chatbots then I’ll say they’re not bad but they could use a little more NLP and ML ;) ### 5/5 — Very good for venting :D *2022-02-28, version 8.6* I’ve tried multiple apps and this one is definitely worth a try. It had so many topics that I felt included in such as: - physical disabilities, lgbt, deaf/hard of hearing, chronic illnesses, a lot that you wouldn’t think to put in an app like this. The community is amazing and the fact that you remain totally anonymous makes me feel a lot safer about sharing my mental state online. ### 5/5 — Content *2022-02-22* Loving it!! :)) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Changes? *2023-02-18, version 8.11* I can’t see what I am typing to post at all until after I hit post. The new paywall to post is an incredable dissapointment to witness this app develope. Helponymous was a great free space to communicate with others that also felt alone. But Headhelp has taken away what was good about this app; an all inclusive message board for people suffering alone with feelings of isolation to connect with others going through something similar. Helponymous connected people that had otherwise felt completely estranged. Of course there are others that struggle as we do but if we have no way of expressing ourselves how will we ever know we aren’t alone? Heart-wrenching seeing this app lose its most worth-while asset. ### 1/5 — Bullying/Harassment *2022-12-11, version 8.9* I've been using this app for about a year and a half and it has been helpful until a few months ago and I no longer feel safe or heard. I've only received three harmful comments and one inappropriate message from several users and it stopped for a few months after reporting them. The bullying from this Jinto started a month ago and I reported the comments made to me immediately. I noticed an increase in others having harmful and threatening messages and comments in the past two weeks and have had to constantly block and report this Jinto. This bully, when called out or when a topic about sexual abuse, self-esteem, intimacy, self-identity, race, or LGBTQ is discussed in the app, tends to say cruel things such as victim blaming, projections, sexual harassment, and racist comments. I fell victim to his bullying again just 30 minutes ago after taking a couple of data from the app. How is this person still able to use this app?! Is anyone going to do anything about this?! ### 1/5 — Don’t expect any help. *2022-07-17, version 8.9* The app is so popular now that posts get buried. It more of a venting app because your chances of getting responses are small. I have no idea why anyone would make this their first pick for an advice/help app when there are more that actually deliver what they say they will. And I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I HATE THE DITTO RESPONSE! It feels like a slap in the face when someone responds with “Ditto” to an incredibly personal problem. The chances that you are going through the same thing I am, that I’ve outlined in great detail, is incredibly small. It feels like when you have a conversation about someone and they try to put themselves in with, “oh well, I had this issue too…” Sometimes I don’t want to feel like other people experience the problem because it no longer feels personal, it no longer feels like I should be bothered because clearly it’s not that big a problem if everyone else is experiencing it at the same time as me. ### 1/5 — Charged after deleting my account and app? *2022-03-27* I downloaded the app, I decided it was not what I was looking for. So I deactivated my account and wrote my reason, then I removed the app from my phone. I opened my junk mail a few days later and noticed I’d been charged by them $75.99. I have tried to get in contact with them, with no reply? I do not believe I should be charged after deleting my account and I am deeply disappointed as it is alot of money and I never intended on paying that amount of money!! ### 1/5 — Garbage *2021-12-25* this app was extremely helpful for my mental health and now you have to pay to write a post - absolute garbage - im outtie lol - fix it before you lose all your users .. ### 1/5 — Deleting *2021-11-04* Was a cool app to vent until they changed how many times you can post 🙃 ### 1/5 — Unresponsive *2021-10-19* Why does this app stop working every now and then ah! It’s so frustrating. When I’m having real conversations about deep issues and I could really use some help that’s when the app goes unresponsive it’s crazy. I’ve had to delete it once and I couldn’t continue as I had lost that version I had to start afresh now it’s doing the same thing again ### 1/5 — You shouldn’t have to pay *2021-08-15* There is nothing worth paying for to be honest ### 1/5 — An anxiety helping app that provokes anxiety *2021-07-07* The app itself looks really good, though the forums seem to be quite “young” in nature, the biggest problem I have is the check in system. The idea that, should I miss a day, there’s a counter that resets translates as stress and anxiety around an app that preaches to be able to assist with that. Counter intuitive, I think. Some days you just don’t want to open your phone, and there shouldn’t be a penalty for that. If anything, it should be encouraged. I’m at a stage where I think I’ll be deleting, literally for the sake of my mental health. **Developer response:** Thank you for trying out the app and providing feedback. We will take these thoughts into consideration on future updates. Have a great day 😊 ### 1/5 — Nothing is free to try. Do not download *2020-12-29* Every single thing is locked, I can’t even see if I like the app before I buy it. Cmon, get on the users level and make something accessible for a short time atleast. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Wonderful community ❤️❤️ *2024-05-13* The community is wonderful and Everything is anonymous that icons to the chats to even the posts. No one can trace you back, except for yourself, and people there are wonderful. Always so supportive. ### 5/5 — It’s free and it works *2024-01-27* I love this app dearly. I can talk to people about my health and make new friends without worrying abt identities and all that. I wish the creators weren’t quitting in November tho 😭 ### 5/5 — This app is nice *2023-01-25* I never thought I would survive the drama of teenage hood but this app helped so much. ### 5/5 — ❤️‍🩹 *2022-11-18* lovely ### 5/5 — I love it but *2022-10-12, version 8.9* This should be free cause most people don’t have anybody to talk to so they get to express their feelings here but the post are limited and can’t explore everything since you have to pay and I feel like this should be a 13+ since kids now days have also been feeling horrible because people lack sense in this world ### 5/5 — Love *2022-09-08* Notifications ### 5/5 — Great app! *2022-08-17, version 8.9* I just signed up and I’ve been enjoying it thoroughly all day! It’s so nice to connect with like minded people and feel comfortable being myself, not fake or phony. So far I would definitely recommend getting the HeadHelp app, it’s already helped me process some of my frustrations (which leads to increased anxiety and agitation) and be able put down into words all the crazy thoughts running through my head in order to help me make sense of all of them. I love the fact that you get comments from other people almost immediately - I couldn’t believe how many people responded to my first post. Download this app today, you’ll be so glad you did. ### 5/5 — Great *2022-07-21* This is great needs more reviews ! Love the anonymous feature . More avatars a would be nice and maybe adult friendly that you can change ### 5/5 — Really good for advice (in small chunks) *2022-06-29* I’ve found the app very useful for advice and reassurance as there are lots of lovely people here who are happy to encourage others and share experiences. However i would not recommend using it for long chunks at a time because a lot of the things discussed here are upsetting/heavy (depending where you go) which can be overwhelming when consumed one after the other. Therefore I would recommend setting yourself a time limit for using the app (if you often visit these community chats) as to not overwhelm yourself. ### 5/5 — I like it *2022-05-18* Good app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*