# Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT — user reviews

> 4 indexed App Store user reviews of Umbrella Journal by Umbrella Journal Inc, rated 3.00/5 from 2 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbrella-journal-smart-cbt/id6447490753/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbrella-journal-smart-cbt/id6447490753.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1

## Most critical reviews (4 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Ruined it with updates

*2025-12-17*

This app used to be really good,had a simple clean interface and helped tremendously with my mental health struggles. I took a break for a couple of months and when I came back it unfortunately has fully changed. Its interface is crowded with pointless buttons, AI stuff, and charges you a monthly subscription fee for even the most basic features. Zero out of 10, do not recommend, highly disappointing.

**Developer response:** Hi Katie thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry the recent changes negatively impacted your experience. We’ve since simplified the interface and ensured a fully free, offline journaling mode remains available, and we welcome you to revisit the latest version.

### 5/5 — This actually helps

*2025-11-21*

This app is one of my favorite apps to use when I get overwhelmed. Thanks

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing this. It means a lot to hear that Umbrella Journal is one of your go-to apps when things feel overwhelming. We built the CBT tools and quick journaling flows exactly for those moments. If there’s anything we can add to make it even more supportive for you, please feel free to let us know through the in-app feedback.

### 5/5 — Best CBT journal app

*2025-02-28, version 1.0.3*

Makes practicing CBT
easy

### 5/5 — Love this app !

*2023-09-11, version 1.0*

Best smart journal I’ve used after trying out many apps this app gives me the best relief

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