Comparison

DSM vs TherapyNotes Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DSM

This app assists clinicians in making accurate psychiatric diagnoses using the latest DSM-5-TR® classifications. It features interactive decision trees and algorithms to guide users through a 6-step diagnostic process, offering differential diagnoses and detailed condition entries.

Highlights
  • Interactive decision trees for diagnosis
  • Review selected diagnostic paths
  • Algorithms for enhanced assessment
  • Latest DSM-5-TR classifications
  • Differential diagnosis tables
  • Detailed psychiatric condition entries
  • Advanced search and favorites
Features
Currently charting
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** Fully updated to reflect the recently published DSM-5-TR®** ** Diagnose with Confidence Using The Interactive Decision Trees On All Devices Including The Apple Watch®** ABOUT DSM-5-TR® DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS HANDBOOK All clinicians are trained to make accurate diagnoses. Beginning with the patient’s presenting symptoms, they ultimately narrow down multiple options to one condition. The DSM-5-TR Differential Diagnosis Handbook can play a critical role in this process by improving the diagnostic process of psychiatric conditions. Leveraging latest DSM-5-TR classifications from the American Psychiatric Association, users are able to use a trusted 6-step process when dealing with, sometimes unfamiliar, psych conditions. Exclusive, integrated interactive decision trees provide a step-by-step process of asking yes or no questions to find a tentative diagnosis. When the initial diagnosis is reached, tables of differential diagnoses are presented to help confirm or present new options. FEATURES • Interactive decision trees for narrowing down psychiatric diagnoses • New feature allows for the review of your selected path through the decision tree • Algorithms for enhanced assessment • The latest DSM-5-TR classifications and ICD-10 codes • Helpful tables of differential diagnoses • Detailed entries featuring definitions for each psychiatric condition • Expansive guidance on all 6 steps of the differential diagnosis process • Advanced Search to help find topics quickly • “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries Author: Michael B. First, MD Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing Powered by: Unbound Medicine Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

About

TherapyNotes Mobile

Manage your therapy practice on the go with this secure, HIPAA-compliant companion app. Stay organized with appointment viewing, session reminders, and direct telehealth access. Secure messaging and offline client access enhance efficiency.

Highlights
  • View agenda and upcoming appointments
  • Customizable session reminders
  • Direct Telehealth session joining
  • Offline client details and appointment access
  • Secure client and staff messaging
  • Biometric login
Features
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Manage your practice on the go with TherapyNotes® Mobile, the secure, HIPAA-compliant companion app to your existing TherapyNotes® account. Designed to help you stay organized, efficient, and connected no matter where your day takes you. The tools you need most, right in your pocket: - View your agenda to keep track of upcoming appointments at a glance - Receive customizable reminders for upcoming sessions and when a session is almost over - Join Telehealth sessions directly from your device - Prep faster with TherapyFuel Session Assist - Review client details and appointments, even when you’re offline - Communicate securely with clients and staff through built-in messaging - Sign in quickly and securely with biometric login - Choose Light or Dark Mode to match your preferences and work comfortably in any setting TherapyNotes® Mobile keeps your day on track with simple, secure features designed to support the way you work.

Screenshots

DSM4 screens
TherapyNotes Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DSM at 4.6 against TherapyNotes Mobile's 2.8. DSM also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 8%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 41). TherapyNotes Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DSM sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TherapyNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSM has 1.6K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of DSM's written reviews are positive against 8% of TherapyNotes Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSM ships an update every 5 months, TherapyNotes Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DSM versus TherapyNotes Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSMTherapyNotes Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better2.8 (41 ratings)
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better41
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#152 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.TherapyNotes

Customer experience

DSM

All ratings1,563 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative56.5%

TherapyNotes Mobile

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral20.8%
Negative70.8%

Bugs and requests

DSM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Subscription confusion
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update to latest DSM edition
  • Include DSM-5 codes
  • Add dark mode
  • Expand content coverage

TherapyNotes Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DSM

One-time2
  • DSM-5™ Differential Dx HB$69.99
  • DSM-5-TR$79.99
None

TherapyNotes Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSM free?
DSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TherapyNotes Mobile free?
TherapyNotes Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DSM or TherapyNotes Mobile?
DSM is rated higher. DSM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while TherapyNotes Mobile averages 2.8 from 41 ratings.
Do DSM or TherapyNotes Mobile have ads?
Neither DSM nor TherapyNotes Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSM or TherapyNotes Mobile?
DSM ships an update every 5 months, and TherapyNotes Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, DSM was updated on November 8, 2026 and TherapyNotes Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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