# Surfacing — Mental Health Symptom Tracker

> Private, local-first mental health symptom and pattern tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Corrick Knight.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfacing/id6764362634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Corrick Knight](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895748876)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfacing/id6764362634/reviews.md

## What is Surfacing?

The easiest mental health journal on the market.
Try it, log one moment, and see for yourself how frictionless it is.

Surfacing is a private, local-first symptom tracker built for people managing mental health conditions. Log episodes, track patterns, and generate encrypted reports to share with your therapist, without ever creating an account or sending your data anywhere.

https://surfacingapp.com/index.html

  WHAT YOU CAN TRACK
  • 40+ conditions across 10 diagnostic groups, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, BPD, mood disorders, BFRBs, eating disorders, and more
  • Intensity levels, feelings, physical symptoms, and coping skills
  • Condition-specific fields tailored to your diagnosis
  • Custom conditions if yours isn't listed

  UNDERSTAND YOUR PATTERNS
  • Charts showing intensity over time, when episodes occur, and what triggers them
  • Skill effectiveness tracking, see which coping tools actually help
  • Filter by date, intensity, time of day, and more
  • Build custom charts from your own data

  SHARE WITH YOUR PROVIDER
  • Generate an encrypted, password-protected HTML report
  • Decrypted locally in any browser, nothing touches a server
  • Includes sortable tables, charts, and full entry history
  • Send to your therapist to support, not replace, your sessions

  YOUR PRIVACY IS THE POINT
  • No account required
  • No internet connection needed
  • All data stored on-device with AES-256 encryption
  • Nothing leaves your device unless you choose to share it
  • Device loss means data loss, store your exports somewhere safe

  Surfacing is a personal tracking tool. It does not replace clinical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

## Key features

- Track 40+ conditions
- Log intensity and feelings
- Identify triggers and patterns
- Track coping skill effectiveness
- Generate encrypted reports
- Local-first data storage

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfacing/id6764362634/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Tracker

*2026-05-04*

This has been a great way for me to log my triggers in the moment they are happening so that I can remember them in better detail when I talk with my counselor. It also is great at reminding me of grounding techniques to help while I’m logging the symptoms.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words. Hearing that Surfacing is helping you capture triggers in the moment, and that the grounding reminders are landing, is exactly what I was hoping for when I built it. Wishing you well in the work you're doing with your counselor.

## Frequently asked questions about Surfacing

### What conditions can I track with Surfacing?

Surfacing allows you to track over 40 conditions across 10 diagnostic groups, including PTSD, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, BPD, mood disorders, BFRBs, and eating disorders. You can also add custom conditions if yours is not listed.

### How does Surfacing protect my privacy?

Surfacing is designed with privacy as its core. It requires no account, no internet connection, and all data is stored locally on your device with AES-256 encryption. Nothing leaves your device unless you choose to share it.

### Can I share my data with my therapist using Surfacing?

Yes, Surfacing can generate an encrypted, password-protected HTML report of your entries, charts, and history. This report can be decrypted locally in any browser and shared with your therapist to support your sessions.

### What kind of insights can I gain from Surfacing?

Surfacing provides charts showing symptom intensity over time, when episodes occur, and potential triggers. It also tracks the effectiveness of coping skills, helping you understand which tools work best for you.

### Does Surfacing have ads?

No, Surfacing does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices does Surfacing support?

Surfacing is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Surfacing updated?

The latest version of Surfacing is 1.2.4, and it was last updated on June 14, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Surfacing?

Surfacing has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults managing mental health conditions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-03

Report export overhaul:
- Exporting no longer freezes the app. A progress overlay shows each stage.
- Every export gets a Report ID (R-XXXX) shown in the app, in the password message, and on the file, so the password always matches its file.
- The unlock page accepts lowercase typing and pasted messages, and tells you if a file was damaged in transit instead of saying "incorrect password".
- Fixed importing older backups.

Also new: 200 more feelings in search, plus a grief and bereavement section.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-17

- Leave a quick review right from Settings (Help Us Out)
- New "Medication taken today?" checkbox on 25 conditions
- Exported reports: pop-out tips and an improved chart layout
- Stronger export encryption and app-lock protection

### 1.2.4 — 2026-06-14

Performance and stability improvements.

### 1.2.3 — 2026-06-13

Polished the lock screen. The light rays are now smoother and softer, with cleaner gradients and less banding.

### 1.2.2 — 2026-06-10

Refreshed the app icon for a cleaner look on your home screen, plus small performance and stability improvements.

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*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 2026-08-05.*
