Hope Programme vs Orbi Health
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hope Programme
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An account is required to access this app. Download the app if an account has been created for you on the Hope Programme or on a course hosted on the app. The app offers access to a range of evidence-based health and wellbeing courses. Available 24/7 on any device - learn at time and pace that suits you - safe environment β option to remain anonymous. The Hope Programme Self-management course based on positive psychology, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy, built on 20 years of research evidence. The Hope Programme can help you to: β’ be more relaxed β’ set goals that are important to YOU β’ deal with stress and extreme tiredness β’ share your fears and worries β’ live well with a long-term condition β’ cope better with providing care Meet others in the same situation and try a range of interactive activities including goal setting, gratitude, hope for the future, mood, activity and symptoms tracking, journaling and an online forum. Supported by trained facilitators with lived experience. Coproduction is at the heart of all we do. The Hope programme and the app has been co-designed with people living with chronic illness, carers, researchers and healthcare professionals. All Hope Programme courses are QISMET accredited - the βgold standardβ for the self-management sector. Garry, Hope Programme participant said: βI think this has everything. Well laid out, clear user friendly, no jargon and speaks in layman terms. The understanding of the difficulty living with chronic illness does come across in the sessions. There is no judgment, no self-advocacy, just empathy. That for me is priceless.β
Orbi Health
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Orbi is a mental health companion designed for people living with a physical long-term condition (LTC). Living with a long-term condition brings challenges that go beyond physical symptoms, and Orbi was created to support your mind alongside your health. Orbi has been developed by experts at Kingβs College London and offers modules built for the realities of chronic illness. Each module combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and evidence-based tools to give you practical skills you can use every day to manage mood alongside your physical health. With Orbi you can explore modules that will help you to: - Understand how your LTC impacts on your mood and feel more in control - Cope with uncertainty linked to your LTC and calm your mind - Find support for balancing work, relationships, sleep, and illness self-management. - Communicate better with health care professionals about your needs. - Be kind to yourself. Whether you are living with diabetes, arthritis, asthma, or another LTC, Orbi helps you feel supported and confident as you navigate your health journey. Download Orbi today and get the right support for your mental health.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hope Programme at Free against Orbi Health's $1.99. Orbi Health's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Hope Programme is free to download; Orbi Health costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hope Programme ships an update every 2 months, Orbi Health fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hope Programme | Orbi Health |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $1.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Best chart rank | β | #115 β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Magic Square Systems Limited | Avegen Limited |
In-app purchases
Hope Programme
No in-app purchases
Orbi Health
No in-app purchases









