# Parts: An IFS Companion — Your emotions write you back

> Guided inner world exploration based on Internal Family Systems principles. (iPhone/iPad app by RICHARD EDWARD LEATHERWOOD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parts-an-ifs-companion/id6760776118 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RICHARD EDWARD LEATHERWOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886177940)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parts-an-ifs-companion/id6760776118/reviews.md

## What is Parts?

Most apps ask how you feel. Parts asks why.

Open Parts. Pick a feeling that's loud right now — anxiety, grief, perfectionism, anger, the urge to disappear. Walk through a 5-minute guided conversation. Then receive a letter, written back from that feeling.

It's strange the first time. Powerful the third.

WHY PARTS IS DIFFERENT
Most mental health apps track your mood and call it a day. Parts is built on Internal Family Systems — one of the most-cited therapy frameworks of the last decade. The premise: you're not one mind. You're many. Every part of you has something to say. Parts gives them a voice.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Check in — pick what's showing up today
2. Explore — guided prompts walk you through it
3. Receive — a personal letter, written back from that part
4. Map — watch your inner world take shape over time
5. Share — generate a summary for your therapist

WHO IT'S FOR
— People in IFS therapy looking for structured work between sessions
— Anyone curious about parts work, inner child work, or shadow work
— Therapists looking for a journaling tool to recommend
— Anyone tired of mood trackers that don't go deep

NOT THERAPY. JUST DEEPER.
Parts isn't a therapist. It's the work you do between sessions. Or before you've started. Or instead, if you're not ready.

START WITH A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL
After the trial: $9.99/month or $49.99/year (save 58%).

Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings.

Privacy Policy: https://parts-app-neon.vercel.app/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Guided emotional conversations
- Personalized letters from feelings
- Inner world mapping
- Therapist summary generation
- 7-day free trial
- Monthly and annual subscription options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parts Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Parts Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parts-an-ifs-companion/id6760776118/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Useful but AI-reliant

*2026-07-10*

This app is very reliant on AI, which is not a problem for me. But the AI assumed my pronouns despite me answering “other” for my gender. I am also not a fan of the letters, as they are clearly written by AI, which makes it harder for me to accept what is being said. I was hoping to see tools and resources for each part rather than this. But it really is nice to see how the parts are grouped, as well as the map it provides. I appreciate this app, I just wish there was an option to opt out of some of the AI features.

### 5/5 — useful and intuitive

*2026-05-17*

This app is beautiful and easy to use. It is intuitive and in-depth without being overwhelming, and it gives some autonomy to knowing and finding your own parts! As a therapist, this is so easy to recommend as it gives correct and careful guidance during time in-between sessions. It allows the user to feel their way through their parts, making progress sustainable as we get to connect again in sessions. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Quick Access to Emotional Support!

*2026-05-17*

This app has genuinely been one of the easiest tools I’ve used for emotional health. It feels surprisingly close to sitting with a real therapist — not in a robotic or clinical way, but in the way it helps you slow down, process what you’re feeling, and actually discern why you feel the way you feel.

One of the biggest things for me has been accessibility. Being able to check in, regulate emotionally, and process thoughts in real time instead of waiting days or weeks for an appointment has been huge. Super intuitive, easy to use, and honestly really grounding.

### 5/5 — Best Mental Health Pocket Tool

*2026-05-17*

This app was much needed in my daily life. I often scramble to address or assess my everyday thoughts, motives, and emotions. Parts has given me access to understanding these significant markers that make up my thought life. This is a must have for regulating your mental space on the GO , but also sitting with yourself in reflection. I feel this is a Swiss Army knife everyone should have in their tool kit. If you use this app as intended it is a gateway into fortifying your thought life and self understanding. If you have been searching for an app to help in these areas , THIS IS THE ONE.

### 5/5 — Great insight

*2026-05-11*

This helped me learn more about what was going on underneath the surface!

### 5/5 — Unique and in-depth

*2026-04-24*

I’ve personally know the developer for years, and I can promise you that this app is backed by 6 years of intense college and thousands of hours of experience. Both of Richie’s personal time and in session therapy hours. I can confidently say there is a kind hearted compassion and genuinely loving person behind the development of this app. I would 100% recommend it for its engaging easy-to-use interface, lower traditional cost that in personal therapy sessions, and low stress level for complete therapy beginners.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-04-22*

Wonderfully designed, warm colors, and extremely helpful!

## Frequently asked questions about Parts

### What is Parts?

Parts is a mental wellness app that guides users through conversations with their emotions, based on Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles. It helps users understand their inner world by providing personalized letters from their feelings and mapping their emotional landscape over time.

### How does Parts work?

Parts guides you through a 5-minute process. You select a prominent feeling, engage in a guided conversation with prompts, and then receive a letter written from the perspective of that feeling. You can also map your inner world and generate summaries for your therapist.

### Is Parts a replacement for therapy?

No, Parts is not a therapist. It is designed to complement therapy sessions by providing a tool for self-exploration between sessions, or for individuals not yet ready for formal therapy.

### What is the pricing for Parts?

Parts offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, subscriptions cost $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year, offering a 58% saving on the annual plan.

### How do I manage my Parts subscription?

Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription directly within your Apple ID settings.

### What devices does Parts support?

Parts is available on iPhone and iPod, with an age rating of 12+.

### How often is Parts updated?

The latest version of Parts is 1.1.1, and it was last updated on May 7, 2026. This indicates a recent update and ongoing development.

### Does Parts have ads?

No, Parts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for its subscription service.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-15

The in-app review prompt uses Apple's native SKStoreReviewController via expo-store-review. It respects Apple's built-in rate limiting and only appears after meaningful engagement (2 completed sessions or a 7-day streak). No custom review UI is shown — the native sheet is used exclusively.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-07

Renovated Screenshots

### 1.1 — 2026-05-01

A few quiet upgrades.

- New: daily reminders — opt in if you want a gentle nudge, turn off any time in Settings.
- New: redeem a code from your therapist or the Parts team inside the app.
- Updated copy throughout to make Parts clearer from the first tap.
- Stability fixes for the exploration flow.

If Parts has helped you in any way, leaving a review makes a real difference. Thank you for being here.

— Richie

### 1.0 — 2026-04-22

No release notes.

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