Sibly vs HearMe.app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sibly
Access confidential, 24/7 support from trained human coaches via private chat. Get help with life's challenges, ups and downs, or exploring next steps. Conversations are securely stored for later reference.
- Live human coaches
- 24/7 availability
- Private and confidential chat
- Secure message storage
- Support for life challenges
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For Participating Organizations Only: We all need a little help sometimes. Sibly's helpful human coaches are available to chat with you live, 24/7. Whether you're facing a new challenge, dealing with life's ups and downs, or exploring a next step, Sibly helps you via private, confidential, and secure chat. Tap into coaches at your convenience through text so you can refer to conversations later or come back and pick up at another time. Sibly's trained coaches are your 24/7 support resource, here to listen and suggest tools to get you through whatever life sends your way. – How much does it cost? – Sibly is offered free of charge to employees and spouses of participating organizations. If your employer provides Sibly to you, download the app, enter your access code, and get started today!
HearMe.app
Connect with trained individuals for confidential text-based emotional support. Find a safe space to share your feelings, receive validation, and access resources for health and wellness. Available 24/7 for immediate assistance.
- Anonymous texting with trained listeners
- 24/7 live text support
- Topic-based or general conversation
- Post-session journaling
- Community resources and discussions
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HearMe is an on-demand emotional wellness platform that connects you with real people for private, real-time support. You can chat with peer Listeners, engage with trained Guides, and access licensed Clinicians where available. The app also includes AI-guided reflections and Sleep Insights to help you understand how your rest connects to your daily emotional experience. Whether you need to talk through a tough moment or build long-term resilience, HearMe provides a safe, structured space to reflect, connect, and grow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sibly at none against HearMe.app's 2. Sibly also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 3). HearMe.app's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 49%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. HearMe.app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sibly asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Sibly against 3.7 for HearMe.app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sibly has 252 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Sibly's written reviews are positive against 74% of HearMe.app's.
Sibly ships an update every 4 weeks, HearMe.app every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Sibly | HearMe.app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (252 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | 74.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 252 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sibly, Inc. | HearMe Inc. |
Customer experience
Sibly
HearMe.app
User reviews
Sibly
From 252 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 24/7 availability of coaches
- 💬 Convenient text-based messaging
- 🤝 Compassionate and caring coaches
- 💰 Affordable compared to traditional therapy
- 🧠 Helps organize thoughts and feelings
Room to improve
- 🔁 Coaches often just repeat back what users say
- ❌ Lacks actionable advice and guidance
- 🚫 Requires access code for registration
- 💳 Pricing not clearly disclosed upfront
- ⚠️ Terminates service for mental health concerns
HearMe.app
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👂 Active listening from listeners
- 💬 Provides a safe space to vent
- 🌍 Connects users globally
- ⏱️ 24/7 availability
Room to improve
- ❌ Requires subscription for full access
- ⏳ Long wait times for listeners
- ❓ Misleading free trial/download
- 😞 Users feel judged and stupid
- 🚫 Keyboard issue prevents typing
Bugs and requests
Sibly
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes on startup with blank white screen
- Chat interface jumps up and down
- Form to fill out won't scroll down
- Password recovery option missing
- Registration page shows high traffic message instead of waitlist
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- App won't open without access code error handling
Requested features
10 requests- Provide specific advice instead of just reflecting
- Lower pricing for disabled/low-income users
- Make app publicly available without access codes
- Increase conversation time limits
- Improve coach training and consistency
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- Better onboarding for access code process
- Fix app chat interface jumping issues
- Offer refunds for unused subscription days
- Provide password recovery option
- Clear pricing information in app store listing
HearMe.app
Reported bugs
2 issues- Keyboard issue prevents typing
- Long wait times for listeners
Requested features
3 requests- Clarify subscription model upfront
- Improve listener availability
- Fix keyboard input bug
In-app purchases
Sibly
No in-app purchases
HearMe.app
- HearMe Monthly Membership7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- HearMe Yearly Membership7 Days trial$69.991 Year
