DiveThru vs The Barbell Base
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DiveThru
Access mental health support through in-person studios or an online platform. Find a therapist with a matching tool or utilize self-guided resources like short routines, courses, and journaling exercises designed by licensed professionals.
- Therapist matching tool
- Individual, couples, and family therapy
- Self-guided mental health resources
- Short, 5-minute routines
- Mental health courses
- Guided journaling
- Mindfulness exercises
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Hi, we’re DiveThru! Through our in-person studios and online platform, we offer mental health support, designed with you in mind. Whether you’re looking for therapy or a psychological assessment, we’re here to support you through every step of your mental health journey. Therapy At DiveThru At DiveThru, you can find a therapist who reaallly gets you. With our thorough matching tool, we can connect you to a therapist that is the right fit for your needs. Whether virtually or in-person at our studio, you can access individual, child/youth, couples or family therapy. Our Self Guided Resources The DiveThru app is filled with hundreds of tools created by licensed therapists that are designed to help you lead a mentally healthier and more fulfilling life. These resources include: - Solo Dives: Our 3 step routines that take less than 5 minutes - Mental Health Courses - Guided Journaling Exercises - Mindfulness Exercises - Informative Articles These tools created by licenced mental health professionals can help you: - Calm your pandemic-related stress and anxiety - Boost your self-esteem - Work through your fears and anxieties - Heal your relationship with food - Alleviate work-related conflict and stress - Bounce back after a breakup or navigate relationship challenges - Practice self-care + self-love - Care for your student-related burnout and stress - And so much more! Read our terms + conditions here: https://divethru.com/terms-and-conditions/ Read our privacy policy here: https://divethru.com/privacy-policy/
The Barbell Base
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For members of The Barbell Base to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Barbell Base at none against DiveThru's 10. The Barbell Base also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). DiveThru's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. DiveThru sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. The Barbell Base asks for nothing beyond the download.
DiveThru ships an update every 5 weeks, The Barbell Base monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DiveThru | The Barbell Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (110 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 110 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DiveThru Inc. | 2337240 Alberta Inc. |
Bugs and requests
DiveThru
Reported bugs
4 issues- Journaling sections have character limits
- App gets stuck on blank screens or crashes
- Navigation and UI issues on certain devices
- Syncing and data loss problems
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save and continue longer journal entries
- Integration with Apple Health or other fitness apps
- More diverse content and perspectives
- Improved customer support and feedback channels
The Barbell Base
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DiveThru
- M O N T H L Y3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Y E A R L Y7 Days trial$62.991 Year
- Day Appreciation$2.99
- Shifting Perspectives$6.99
- Embrace Yourself$6.99
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- Your Internal Critic$6.99
- Honouring Yourself$6.99
- Your Passions$6.99
- Reframe The Situation$6.99
- Parenting Guilt$6.99
The Barbell Base
No in-app purchases









