RAINN vs Beyond MST Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAINN
This app provides survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones with access to confidential support, self-care tools, and educational resources. Connect with trained specialists via phone or online chat, practice mindfulness exercises, and find information on healing and support.
- 24/7 National Sexual Assault Hotline access
- Online chat support
- Peer-to-peer HelpRoom for survivors
- Mood Tracker for self-reflection
- Guided meditation and relaxation exercises
- Information on sexual violence and healing
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The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence. Find Support. The app’s “Hotline” feature can connect you directly with one-on-one support from a trained support specialist on RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone or online chat. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7. You can also chat with other survivors in our peer-to-peer HelpRoom. Practice Self-Care. The app’s “Self-Care” section contains exercises to help you take a moment for yourself as you heal. They include a Mood Tracker to help you reflect on how you’re feeling and figure out the best ways to care for yourself; relaxing visuals from The Monday Campaign to help you destress; and audio exercises from Headspace for calming meditation. Learn More. The app’s “Learn” section includes helpful information on sexual violence topics, finding and giving support, and healing. You can also hear from survivors offering their own real-life stories of hope and healing. To learn more about the National Sexual Assault Hotline and RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., visit rainn.org.
Beyond MST Explorer
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This is an evaluation version of Beyond MST that is only for participants in approved program evaluation projects for NCPTSD. Please get our public app Beyond MST if you are not enrolled in a program evaluation project. To unlock this app, you will need an invitation code from an approved investigator. Please contact your investigator if you need help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RAINN at every 3 months against Beyond MST Explorer's every 27 months. RAINN also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RAINN ships an update every 3 months, Beyond MST Explorer every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAINN | Beyond MST Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research |
In-app purchases
RAINN
No in-app purchases
Beyond MST Explorer
No in-app purchases
