# BilateralBase vs CBT I Therapy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CBT I Therapy at 62% against BilateralBase's 0%. CBT I Therapy also leads on ratings volume (252 vs 1). BilateralBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CBT I Therapy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. BilateralBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

BilateralBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBT I Therapy has 252 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of BilateralBase's written reviews are positive against 62% of CBT I Therapy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BilateralBase ships an update fortnightly, CBT I Therapy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BilateralBase | CBT I Therapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilateralbase/id1561326248/reviews)** | [4.2 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i-therapy-mentalfuture/id1616660224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **252** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BilateralBase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561326250) | [MENTAL FUTURE OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616660376) |

## What reviewers say

### BilateralBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilateralbase/id1561326248)

This app provides an optimized EMDR therapy experience for iPad and iPhone users. It allows seamless joining of online therapy sessions via a therapist-provided link, ensuring all tools are available and the session is optimized for your device.

**Highlights:** Optimized EMDR therapy experience, Seamless online session joining, Therapist-provided link integration, Tool availability for therapy sessions, Device optimization for iPad/iPhone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CBT I Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i-therapy-mentalfuture/id1616660224)

This app offers guided meditations and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to improve mental wellbeing. It provides personalized plans for anxiety, depression, sleep, and more, with features like sleepcasts, nature sounds, and affirmations.

**Highlights:** Guided meditations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools, Personalized mind improvement plans, Sleepcasts and sleep meditations, Nature sounds and ASMR, Daily affirmations, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mental Future (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Mental Future (1 Month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Mental Future (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Mental Future (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| Mental Future (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Mental Future (6 Months) | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Mental Future (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Mental Future (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Mental Future Premium (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |
| Mental Future Lifetime Premium | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Calming meditations
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for sleep and relaxation
- 👍 Personalized plans
- 🚀 Helpful for managing anxiety and panic attacks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns due to excessive permissions
- 🔒 Misleading free trial and subscription offers
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 👎 Slow pacing and poor pronunciation in audio content

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sign-up errors
- Inability to access purchased content
- Freezing and crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Longer background music tracks and playlists
- Closed captions or transcripts for audio content
- More language options, including Chinese
- Progress tracking and analytics features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BilateralBase free?

BilateralBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CBT I Therapy free?

CBT I Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BilateralBase or CBT I Therapy?

BilateralBase is rated higher. BilateralBase averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CBT I Therapy averages 4.2 from 252 ratings.

### Do BilateralBase or CBT I Therapy have ads?

CBT I Therapy shows ads; BilateralBase does not.

### Which is updated more often, BilateralBase or CBT I Therapy?

BilateralBase ships an update fortnightly, and CBT I Therapy every 5 weeks. Most recently, BilateralBase was updated on November 3, 2026 and CBT I Therapy on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*