Therapist Toolbox vs start walking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Therapist Toolbox
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This is an easy-to-use app designed for all professionals working in the mental health field. ** NEW ** We now provide the ability to upload ANY PDF or Image files to your client's record. You can have as many "Upload Folder Names" as you need with each folder having an unlimited number of files (PDF or Image). Typical folders/files include: - Session Notes - Invoices - Client Documents Each uploaded file is copied and stored within the app allowing the original file to be moved or deleted. As a clinician, you usually have a lot of paperwork to deal with. The goal of this app is to turn as many of your paper forms as possible into app-based forms. These forms can collect different types of information such as text, dates, Yes/No choices and signatures and then save the form as a PDF file. Good-bye paper! We currently include the following forms: Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) Client Encounter Form Consent for Treatment Comprehensive Assessment Receipt Treatment Plan Receipt Crisis Plan Receipt Evaluation of Need for ICC (Massachusetts specific) MassHealth CANS Permission (Massachusetts specific) REMOTE CLIENT SIGNATURES! When a client signature is required, you can have the client to sign directly on your phone or tablet OR have the client sign Remotely. Therapist Toolbox can send the signature request by text or email. The request includes a link (to both app stores) for the client to download a small signing app. This is a one-time download. The signing app prompts for a unique code to verify the clinician and form, allows the client to sign electronically and automatically returns the signature to Therapist Toolbox. Simplifies tele-therapy; eliminates mailing forms for signature; provide integrity to the signature process. BRIEF PSYCHIATRIC RATING SCALE (BPRS) Therapist Toolbox makes the administration and scoring of the BPRS easy. Previous results are retained and the most recent score for each item is shown while administering the current interview. Of course, the total score is calculated automatically. Color-coded results are shown for each item marking an increase or decrease from the previous score. CLIENT ENCOUNTER FORM This form is used to verify that the services being billed were actually provided. For everyone's protection, the client signature is automatically time stamped. FORMS UNIQUE TO YOUR ORGANIZATION We understand that every Organization is unique and has their own unique needs. To accommodate these differences, Therapist Toolbox has the ability to create any number of forms that will be available ONLY to your Organization. The forms will be created by Applied Behavior Software and a unique code will be provided. When the code is entered into the app, your forms become instantly available. FORMS AND DATA PROTECTION Therapist Toolbox allows for an unlimited number of clients, retains a history for each client and saves each completed form as a PDF file. The PDF file is automatically included as an attachment to an email for you to send to your Organization for appropriate inclusion in the client's health record. No more scanning of printed forms! With the exception of the PDF files, all data is encrypted to protect your clients and their information. We collect the bare minimum of client information and NO personally identifiable information is included on the PDF files to ensure client information stays protected. We make integrating this app with your Organization simple by allowing you to choose how to name the generated PDF files. The options for naming completed forms are: Form Name Clinician Name Client ID Session/Rating Date An auto-renewing monthly subscription is required to use this app. Terms and conditions: https://appliedbehaviorsoftware.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://appliedbehaviorsoftware.com/privacypolicy.html
start walking
This app helps you reduce phone usage and build healthy habits by blocking distracting apps until you meet your daily step goals. It integrates with health tracking to encourage physical activity and improve focus.
- Smart App Blocking
- Automatic Step Tracking
- Personalized Goals
- Usage Analytics
- Streak Tracking
- Premium Design
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Transform your relationship with your phone by turning every step into digital freedom. Start Walking blocks distracting apps until you reach your daily step goal, helping you break phone addiction while building healthy habits that stick. **As of June 2025, Start Walking users have walked over 2 million steps while breaking their scrolling habits.** Many wellness enthusiasts and productivity professionals trust Start Walking to help them build better phone habits. You can too. "Start Walking helped me reduce my Instagram time by 3 hours daily while getting my 10K steps" – Sarah, Wellness Coach "This app changed everything. I used to scroll for hours, now I take evening walks instead." – Michael, Software Engineer "Finally, an app that makes healthy habits rewarding instead of restrictive!" – Emma, Marketing Director "Game-changer for phone addiction. My screen time dropped 40% in the first week." – David, Teacher BENEFITS: Walk an average of 2,847 more steps per day while reducing mindless scrolling by 1 hour and 37 minutes. * 96% of Start Walking users report feeling more in control of their phone habits * 93% say they're more physically active throughout the day * 90% experience reduced anxiety from constant notifications * 91% discover new hobbies and interests outside their phone Added benefits: - Break the cycle of endless scrolling and phone addiction - Increase daily physical activity naturally - Improve focus and productivity at work - Better sleep quality from reduced evening screen time - Stronger real-world connections and relationships - Enhanced mental clarity and reduced digital overwhelm - Build sustainable, long-term healthy habits - Feel accomplished and motivated every single day FEATURES (requires in-app-purchase) - Smart App Blocking: Choose which apps distract you most and unlock them by reaching your step goals - Automatic Step Tracking: Seamless integration with Apple HealthKit for accurate, privacy-first tracking - Personalized Goals: Set daily step targets that match your fitness level and lifestyle - Usage Analytics: Beautiful visualizations of app usage, screen time, and phone pickup patterns - Streak Tracking: Build momentum with daily streaks - Animated Feedback: Delightful animations and transitions that make every interaction joyful - Goal Flexibility: Adjust targets based on your schedule, weather, or energy levels - Progress Insights: Track weekly trends in both walking and phone usage - Premium Design: Clean, modern interface with custom illustrations and smooth animations CREATE YOUR PERSONAL WELLNESS ROUTINE Easily select which apps are your biggest distractions and set realistic daily step goals. Start Walking does the rest, automatically tracking your progress and rewarding healthy choices. PRIVATE & SECURE We use Apple's HealthKit and FamilyControls frameworks to track steps and manage app access. Setup is simple and takes just minutes on your iPhone. Unlike other apps, Start Walking works entirely on your device and your personal health and usage data never leaves your phone. Your privacy is our priority – your data stays yours, always. TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://startwalking.app/privacy-and-terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: start walking at every 4 days against Therapist Toolbox's every 3 months. Therapist Toolbox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Therapist Toolbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and start walking sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Therapist Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, start walking every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Therapist Toolbox | start walking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applied Behavior Software, LLC | Cole Schaffer |
In-app purchases
Therapist Toolbox
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
start walking
- unlimited (1 week)7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- unlimited (1 year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- unlimited (1 year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- unlimited (1 year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- unlimited (1 year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- friends and familyFree
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