Comparison

Overcoming vs MindRenew

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

Head to head
About

Overcoming

This app provides tools and self-assessment scales to help manage depression and low mood. It utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and offers a library of recommended reading with purchasable e-books.

Highlights
  • Self-assessment scales for depression likelihood
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy tools
  • Daily mood and thought logging
  • Activity monitoring and future planning
  • Goal setting
  • Behavioral experiment design
  • Progress tracking
Features
Read full description

Overcoming Depression gives you the support you need to see your way through depression and low mood. Self-assessment scales help you to determine if you have a problem with depression. Simple tools help you take control of your own recovery programme using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). An online catalogue offers recommended reading for depression and these books can be purchased as e-books for use within the app’s built-in e-reader. This easy-to-navigate app comes from the publishers of the bestselling Overcoming book series. These books enable people with a range of common mental health problems and disorders to take back control of their life. Each guide is written by an expert practitioner and uses clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. This app is totally free and is intended to support a course of therapy, or a guided recovery programme with a doctor, therapist or other healthcare professional. It can be used alongside the book Overcoming Depression or other self-help titles for depression. The features in this app can be used at home or on the move, and with just a few minutes spent every day on these exercises, you will build a record of the tools and techniques that work for you and be able to set goals you can work towards over time. Visiting www.overcoming.co.uk will also give you access to the wider catalogue of Robinson self-help publications, advice for other mental health conditions, and downloadable resources from our range of books. Two other Overcoming apps are available: Overcoming Low Self-Esteem and Overcoming Anxiety. FEATURES: • Rate your mood and test the likelihood that you have depression by completing self-assessment scales • Log your daily problem thoughts and behaviours and their severity with a diary and practical worksheets • Monitor your daily activities and plan for the future • Set goals for how you would like your life to be • Design behavioural experiments to test and refine your beliefs and negative thoughts • Log what works for you so that you can quickly refer to your own relapse prevention tips • View your progress with test results over time • Library of self-help titles allows you to explore problem areas more fully with e-books available to purchase • Built-in e-reader for your library of self-help books • Reminder function allows you to schedule when to use the tools and tests • Password protected to ensure privacy

About

MindRenew

This faith-based mental health app integrates Christian principles with CBT and ACT techniques. It offers tools for emotional awareness, mindfulness, and spiritual healing through guided cards and affirmations.

Highlights
  • Christian-based CBT and ACT techniques
  • Emotional awareness tools
  • 100 CBT cards
  • 100 Feelings cards
  • 60 ACT cards
  • Scripture-based affirmations
  • Personalized notes and favorites
Features
Read full description

MindRenew is a comprehensive Christian-based mental health app that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and emotional awareness tools to help users enhance their mental well-being. With a unique blend of psychological practices and biblical principles, MindRenew provides a holistic approach to emotional and spiritual healing. The app offers 100 CBT cards, 100 Feelings cards, and 60 ACT cards, each designed to help users identify cognitive distortions, regulate emotions, and practice mindfulness. Users can easily navigate through the cards, adding personal notes, sharing cards with others, and creating a personalized favorites list to track their progress. Each card includes valuable insights, scripture-based affirmations, and actionable strategies for managing mental health challenges. Users can dive deeper into the concepts by reading extensive information provided for each card, empowering them to learn and apply these tools effectively in their daily lives. Whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety, negative thought patterns, or emotional overwhelm, MindRenew provides a supportive, faith-based platform to guide you toward peace, resilience, and spiritual renewal. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ .

Screenshots

Overcoming4 screens
MindRenew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MindRenew at 5.0 against Overcoming's 3.0. MindRenew also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Overcoming's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Overcoming sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MindRenew sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MindRenew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Overcoming ships an update every 5 weeks, MindRenew every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Overcoming versus MindRenew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOvercomingMindRenew
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHachette UK (Holdings)LimitedTerrell Pugh

Customer experience

Overcoming

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MindRenew

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Overcoming

One-time10
  • An Introduction to Improving$2.99
  • Manage Your Mood$3.99
  • The Compassionate Mind$3.99
Show 7 more
  • The Complete CBT Guide$3.99
  • Beating Depression$3.99
  • Compassionate Mind Approach$3.99
  • Boost Your Confidence$3.99
  • Overcoming Depression$6.99
  • Overcoming Low Self-Esteem$6.99
  • The CBT Handbook$9.99
3 purchases

MindRenew

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly - Mindfulness Boost$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Mindful Growth$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Mindfulness Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Overcoming free?
Overcoming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindRenew free?
MindRenew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Overcoming or MindRenew?
MindRenew is rated higher. Overcoming averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MindRenew averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Overcoming or MindRenew have ads?
Neither Overcoming nor MindRenew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Overcoming or MindRenew?
Overcoming ships an update every 5 weeks, and MindRenew every 11 days. Most recently, Overcoming was updated on October 26, 2026 and MindRenew on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons