Comparison

Osmind vs Starling Nest

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

Head to head
About

Osmind

This app helps manage your mental health journey by keeping you organized and connected. It provides reminders for appointments and medications, allows secure messaging with providers, and tracks your progress with visual charts and journaling. Access all your important documents and care plans in one secure place.

Highlights
  • Appointment reminders and scheduling
  • Medication tracking
  • Secure provider messaging
  • Progress tracking with charts
  • Digital journaling
  • Document storage
  • HIPAA-compliant security
Features
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Take control of your mental health journey with Osmind—your personal care companion that keeps you connected, organized, and informed. Managing mental health treatment can feel overwhelming. Between appointments, medications, assessments, and paperwork, it's easy to lose track. Osmind simplifies everything by putting your entire care experience in one secure, easy-to-use app. Why Osmind? → Never Miss What Matters Get gentle reminders for appointments and medication schedules. View your complete care calendar and know exactly what's coming up. → Track Real Progress See how far you've come with visual charts of your PHQ-9 scores and dive deeper with built-in journaling. Celebrate progress and identify patterns over time. → Stay Connected Between Visits Message your provider securely whenever you need support. No more waiting until your next appointment to ask important questions. → Complete Questionnaires at Your Convenience Fill out questionnaires and intake forms from your couch, not the waiting room. Save time and arrive prepared for more productive sessions. → Access Everything, Anywhere Important documents, care plans, and health records are always at your fingertips. No more lost paperwork or details. Key Features: • Appointment self-scheduling and smart reminders • Journaling • Secure messaging with your care provider • Digital questionnaires and assessments • Document storage and easy access • Medication reminders and tracking • HIPAA-compliant security Your Privacy Matters All data is HIPAA-compliant and stored securely. Get Started Today Join thousands of patients who've simplified their mental health care with Osmind. Download now and experience the peace of mind that comes with having your care journey organized and accessible. Whether you're just starting treatment or have been on your mental health journey for years, Osmind helps you stay engaged, informed, and connected to what matters most—your wellbeing.

About

Starling Nest

Track your pregnancy journey with daily updates and safety checks. This app provides essential information and support throughout your pregnancy.

Highlights
  • Daily pregnancy milestones
  • Safety scan information
  • Pregnancy journey tracking
  • Calm co-pilot experience
Features
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Daily Milestones & Safety Scans

Screenshots

Osmind4 screens
Starling Nest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Starling Nest at 5.0 against Osmind's 3.0. Osmind's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starling Nest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Osmind has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Osmind versus Starling Nest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmindStarling Nest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOsmind Inc.SUCHETHA OTTIKKUTTI

Customer experience

Osmind

All ratings90 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative73.0%

Starling Nest

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

Bugs and requests

Osmind

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Activation process is a broken endless loop
  • Reset password links lead back to App Store/startup screen
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Submit buttons are out of reach on screen (especially on iPhone SE)
  • 'Return' key acts as duplicate submit, causing double messaging
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  • Cannot see message timestamps
  • Login fails with 'Failed to load. Please check connection'
  • Password expired prompts lead to inaccessible submit button
  • App not optimized for cellular devices, fields overlap
  • Graphs do not zoom or pan correctly
  • Data transfer issues from MoodMonitor (lost data, only one year transferred)

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add confirmation dialog before sending messages
  • Remove 'Return' key functionality for sending messages
  • Implement unsend or edit message option
  • Add billing history
  • Add two-factor authentication (2FA)
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  • Add biometric login (Face ID, fingerprint)
  • Display appointments in the app
  • Show invoice/superbill directly instead of upload prompt
  • Remember login credentials (email)
  • Add PIN option for app access
  • Allow password reuse or simpler password management
  • Improve graph usability (zoom, scrollable menu)
  • Optimize for cellular devices

Starling Nest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmind

No in-app purchases

None

Starling Nest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmind free?
Osmind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starling Nest free?
Starling Nest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Osmind or Starling Nest?
Starling Nest is rated higher. Osmind averages 3.0 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Starling Nest averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Osmind or Starling Nest have ads?
Neither Osmind nor Starling Nest shows ads.

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