# Me v PMDD vs DBT Coach

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DBT Coach at 69% against Me v PMDD's 21%. DBT Coach also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 44). Me v PMDD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Me v PMDD asks for nothing beyond the download.

DBT Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBT Coach has 1.7K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Me v PMDD's written reviews are positive against 69% of DBT Coach's.

Me v PMDD ships an update every 2 months, DBT Coach fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Me v PMDD | DBT Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/me-v-pmdd/id1302655135/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbt-coach/id1452264969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Buchert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1302655134) | [Resiliens Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295868545) |

## What reviewers say

### Me v PMDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/me-v-pmdd/id1302655135)

Easily track your Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms and treatments with visual graphs. Manage your cycle, journal your thoughts, and connect with peer support to better understand and manage your PMDD.

**Highlights:** Symptom tracking on 0-10 scales, Treatment logging, Cycle and calendar day tracking, Peer support connection, Self-love journal for notes, Symptom data visualization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Specialized PMDD symptom tracking
- 📊 Clear visualization of symptom trends over time
- 🆓 Free app with no hidden subscription fees
- 🔒 Password-protected medical records
- 👥 Peer connection feature for community support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent account logout issues
- 🐛 Data loss after logout
- 🐛 Registration/email verification failures
- 🐛 Journal entries not saving
- 🐛 Poor navigation between app pages

**Reported bugs**

- Users randomly logged out with no way to log back in
- Email verification codes not received or invalid
- Registration fails with 'unable to register' error
- Password reset not recognized despite confirmed registration
- Account/email not recognized after logout

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom symptoms beyond preset list
- Period and ovulation tracking alongside symptoms
- Data export to PDF/Excel for doctor sharing
- Reminder notifications for daily symptom logging
- Retroactive symptom entry for missed days


### 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 Me v PMDD free?

Me v PMDD 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, Me v PMDD or DBT Coach?

DBT Coach is rated higher. Me v PMDD averages 2.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while DBT Coach averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Me v PMDD or DBT Coach have ads?

Neither Me v PMDD nor DBT Coach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Me v PMDD or DBT Coach?

Me v PMDD ships an update every 2 months, and DBT Coach fortnightly. Most recently, Me v PMDD was updated on November 2, 2026 and DBT Coach on November 2, 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.*