Comparison

myCOMPASS PA vs TheraBoost

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

Head to head
About

myCOMPASS PA

Access and manage your Pennsylvania health and human service programs and benefits directly from your phone. Check application status, view benefit details, upload documents, and report changes easily, all while on the go.

Highlights
  • View benefit details
  • Check application status
  • Renewals reminders
  • Upload and view documents
  • Report changes
Features
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Introducing myCOMPASS PA, for Pennsylvanians who have applied for or get health and human service programs or benefits. It offers many of the same features found on COMPASS, but right from your phone. You can now access your benefits from anywhere, whenever you want. The best part? You can take care of business while you’re on-the-go. Tasks that used to involve a trip to the county assistance office can be accomplished with only a few minutes on the app. Whether you want to know the status of your application or send us a photo of required documents, you’re always just a few taps away. FEATURES • See important details about your benefits. • Check the status of your application. • Find out when to renew. • Upload, send, and view documents related to your application or benefits. • Report changes to your addresses, emails, or phone numbers. • Check status of benefits for which you’ve applied for. myCOMPASS PA. Managing your benefits just got easier. We’re always looking for new ways to better our app. We use comments and shared experiences to help us make improvements. We will continue to monitor and fix performance issues, along with other issues highlighted in feedback.

About

TheraBoost

This app supports therapy progress between sessions with tools for patients and therapists. It offers mood tracking, journaling, goal reminders, and a library of techniques for patients. Therapists can use it for scheduling, assignments, and secure patient data sharing.

Highlights
  • Personalized assessment tools
  • Mood trackers
  • Journaling space
  • Goal reminders
  • Curated technique library
  • Session preparation notes
  • Therapist assignments and assessments
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MindSet Solutions, Inc. helps individuals and therapists continue the progress of therapy between sessions with TheraBoost, our psychotherapy companion app. TheraBoost bridges the gap between appointments by offering tools and resources that help patients stay on track, maintaining momentum, and supporting therapists in enhancing the continuity of care. Who We Are: We are a team of psychologists, led by two founders with 20+ years of experience each. Our clinical team contributes their expertise to the development of the techniques and tools offered through TheraBoost. We created the app to address the challenge of maintaining momentum and continuing therapy progress between sessions. TheraBoost combines clinically recommended tools with a modern digital experience to help patients sustain progress and allow therapists to support that progress seamlessly. What We Do: TheraBoost psychotherapy companion app offers key features designed to benefit both patients and therapists. For patients, the app provides personalized assessment tools, mood trackers, journaling space, and goal reminders. It also offers a curated library of techniques and tools, developed by our clinical team, to provide ongoing support. Additionally, patients can prepare for upcoming sessions by adding notes and reflections, which are ready for the therapist to view during the next appointment. For therapists, TheraBoost is a free-to-use platform with streamlined scheduling and secure, HIPAA-compliant sharing, without the need for real-time responses. The app also enables therapists to create patient assignments, homework, and ongoing assessments, and provides a referral directory for connecting patients to additional providers. TheraBoost Subscription: This submission includes Theraboost Monthly ($14.99/month) and Theraboost Annual ($178.99/year) subscriptions. These allow patients to access the app, connect with therapists, book sessions, and receive assigned techniques. Users can also redeem a provider-issued code or restore purchases as per App Store guidelines. The subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy : TheraBoost is committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparency in our services. By subscribing to TheraBoost, users agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which outline the guidelines for using the platform, data security measures, and user rights. Our Privacy Policy details how we collect, use, and protect user information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable laws. The Terms of Service define the responsibilities of both users and providers, including subscription terms, auto-renewal policies, and purchase restoration options. For more information, please review our policies at the following links: Terms of Service: https://mytheraboost.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://mytheraboost.com/privacy-policy-2/ Why We Do It We believe therapy doesn't end when the session is over. TheraBoost supports continuous progress and maintains momentum, making psychotherapy support more effective and accessible. By combining traditional therapy with modern tools, we help patients stay engaged and therapists provide consistent, ongoing care. ****IMPORTANT NOTE: This app has different features for patients who use it based on age (child under the age of 11, teen 12-18 and adult 18+) and different features for psychotherapists and organizations who use the app. It is also hipaa-compliant and has parental consent needed based on location for children and teens who need parental consent for utilizing psychotherapy tools (for an example in the state of PA this age is 14 and in the state of NJ this age is 16).

Screenshots

myCOMPASS PA4 screens
TheraBoost3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: myCOMPASS PA at Free against TheraBoost's $0.99. myCOMPASS PA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (76K vs 5). TheraBoost's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support 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

myCOMPASS PA is free to download; TheraBoost costs $0.99 up front. TheraBoost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. myCOMPASS PA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TheraBoost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myCOMPASS PA has 76K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myCOMPASS PA ships an update every 4 months, TheraBoost fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
myCOMPASS PA versus TheraBoost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyCOMPASS PATheraBoost
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (76K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings76K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExecutive Office of The Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaMindSet Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

myCOMPASS PA

All ratings76,385 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative54.6%

TheraBoost

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

myCOMPASS PA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes or crashes frequently
  • Duplicate information or resources after deleting
  • Mandatory questions not clearly indicated
  • Inconsistent password requirements and account lockouts
  • Issues with syncing information between app and website

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to apply for benefits directly through the app
  • Improved notification system for renewals and document requests
  • Option to upload documents in PDF format, not just photos
  • Display of SNAP balance and transaction history
  • Easier navigation and fewer steps to complete tasks

TheraBoost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myCOMPASS PA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TheraBoost

Subscriptions2
  • Theraboost Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Theraboost Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is myCOMPASS PA free?
myCOMPASS PA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheraBoost free?
TheraBoost costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myCOMPASS PA or TheraBoost?
TheraBoost is rated higher. myCOMPASS PA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while TheraBoost averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do myCOMPASS PA or TheraBoost have ads?
Neither myCOMPASS PA nor TheraBoost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myCOMPASS PA or TheraBoost?
myCOMPASS PA ships an update every 4 months, and TheraBoost fortnightly. Most recently, myCOMPASS PA was updated on September 25, 2026 and TheraBoost on July 14, 2026.

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