# PRISM Resilience vs DBT Coach

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PRISM Resilience at none against DBT Coach's 3. PRISM Resilience also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). DBT Coach's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DBT Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. PRISM Resilience asks for nothing beyond the download.

DBT Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBT Coach has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PRISM Resilience's written reviews are positive against 69% of DBT Coach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PRISM Resilience ships an update monthly, DBT Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PRISM Resilience | DBT Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-resilience/id1297004180/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seattle Children's Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/575737934) | [Resiliens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295868545) |

## What reviewers say

### PRISM Resilience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-resilience/id1297004180)

This app helps teens and young adults manage stress related to illness. It teaches four key skills: stress management and mindfulness, goal setting, positive reframing of challenges, and finding meaning. It's designed to promote resilience during difficult times.

**Highlights:** Stress management techniques, Mindfulness exercises, Goal setting guidance, Problem-solving strategies, Positive reappraisal of stressors, Meaning-making exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### DBT Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969)

Learn and practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to manage emotions, build resilience, and improve relationships. This app offers expert-created lessons, interactive exercises, and progress tracking to support personal growth and emotional well-being.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive DBT skills library, Interactive video lessons and animated guides, AI-powered personalized skills coach, Intuitive diary card for mood tracking, Progress visualization and clinician sharing, Guided meditations and self-reflection questionnaires, Crisis support hotlines

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent interface and packed with skills and tools
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🌟 Helpful for managing BPD, anxiety, and depression
- 📚 Comprehensive DBT content and lessons
- 💻 Seamless integration with therapist's app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription, especially for those with limited means
- 🔒 Paywall blocks access to important features like crisis support
- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and login issues
- 🔄 Constantly logging users out, requiring re-authentication
- 📝 Editing and customization options are limited

**Reported bugs**

- Diary card entries not saving properly
- Inability to log food or physical activity
- Apple Health integration not working
- Certain meditations and lessons not functioning
- Inconsistent performance and unexpected crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of diary card and tracked items
- Improve stability and reduce bugs
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Add ability to share diary entries with multiple providers
- Improve navigation and make the app more user-friendly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PRISM Resilience free?

PRISM Resilience is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DBT Coach free?

DBT Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PRISM Resilience or DBT Coach?

DBT Coach is rated higher. PRISM Resilience averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while DBT Coach averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do PRISM Resilience or DBT Coach have ads?

Neither PRISM Resilience nor DBT Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PRISM Resilience or DBT Coach?

PRISM Resilience ships an update monthly, and DBT Coach fortnightly. Most recently, PRISM Resilience was updated on November 3, 2026 and DBT Coach on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
