# Ponder: AI for Mental Health — user reviews

> 12 indexed App Store user reviews of Ponder by Beyond The Breath, Inc., rated 5.00/5 from 19 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponder-ai-for-mental-health/id6741881287/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponder-ai-for-mental-health/id6741881287.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 19 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Newest reviews (1 of 12)

### 5/5 — More than just journaling!

*2025-06-17, version 2.3.1*

I’m someone who always turns to journaling when life feels overwhelming, but this is more than just a place to write.

It doesn’t just echo back my thoughts, it reveals things I wouldn’t have seen on my own. 

I see my patterns, emotions, and reactions more clearly and with more compassion. Thank you!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 4/5 — Won’t start

*2026-08-18, version 3.4.0*

I love this app- I’d give it 5 stars but all of a sudden it won’t start. I’ve done the usual quick fix things, but I still get a blank screen.

### 5/5 — It helps self understanding

*2025-12-02, version 3.2.1*

Ponder feels like a friend I can speak to each day, hears everything and helps me hold onto the moments that matter. In reflection, it reveals who I’m becoming and in a quiet way reminding me to meet each day with a little more mindfulness and presence.

### 5/5 — So much support

*2025-12-02, version 3.2.1*

I feel that it’s a safe space to share your feelings and whatever it is bothering you. The ai will remember what you share and will provide guidance. As much you share the more accurate it will in providing you support . This is great and i truly like it .

Developer Lao mentioned that your information is store on their server but it encrypted

### 5/5 — The Perfect Journal Assistant

*2025-07-17, version 2.4.0*

Been looking for an app like this for a long time. Absolutely love it.

### 5/5 — Pleasantly surprised

*2025-07-11, version 2.4.0*

This app is a great way to begin, reignite or supplement your journaling. I’m hopeful this will spark my love of journaling again. It guides you with prompts that supports your entry and keeps your ambition engaged. It’s definitely a great way to process your thoughts and emotions while on-the-go. Because who isn’t these days. Happy journaling!

### 5/5 — Refreshing Journaling Experience

*2025-07-10, version 2.4.0*

I love this app!! The new design is super clean and easy to use. I like how it adjusts reflections based on the time of day andit feels really personal. It’s made journaling something I actually look forward to. Highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Great free AI journal

*2025-07-08, version 2.3.5*

I really enjoyed using the ponder, AI micro journal app. The explorer further feature which provides a new AI generated prompt based on responses to the initial prompts, is a pretty great feature. It was insightful and challenge me on multiple occasions to dig deeper and actually be specific about certain things. Also the action items generated at the end of each journal entry are always on point and relevant to the responses that I provide. It’s also pretty cool that the app is free so there’s a pretty solid chance that I’ll end up using this is my primary AI journal app.

### 5/5 — Helps me on the go

*2025-07-05*

I’m someone who likes to keeping moving and be on the go. I usually have a hard time sitting down to hotmail but Ponder makes it easy. It’s the only way I can journal now!

### 5/5 — A Nice Surprise

*2025-07-03, version 2.3.5*

As someone who does not journal at all, this app has been a pleasant surprise. Even with shorter prompts, the AI generated responses, feedback, and suggestions with ways to help with what you are currently dealing with have been extremely helpful. Extremely easy to use and follow as well. Definitely worth trying even if you’re someone who does journal or typically doesn’t do therapy.

### 5/5 — Makes me think!

*2025-06-29, version 2.3.5*

This tool helps me think through my goals, and helps me see things from different perspectives!

## Most praised reviews (1 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Cool tool!

*2025-06-27, version 2.3.5*

Such a nice feel to the journal and amazing tool for someone trying to increase their mindfulness and journal on the go!

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