Comparison

MentalHappy vs Integral Self

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

Head to head
About

MentalHappy

A secure platform for discussing life challenges and emotional well-being. Offers free resources, inspirational stories, and group support from peers who understand. Provides emotional help without financial or physical barriers.

Highlights
  • Peer support groups
  • Emotional health discussions
  • Inspirational member stories
  • Free mental health resources
  • Secure platform
Features
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MentalHappy is a safe and secure health platform to talk about day-to-day life challenges, emotional health and receive support from others who understand what you are experiencing. With free mental health resources, inspirational member stories, and professionally-led support groups, MentalHappy makes it possible for everyone to get the emotional help they deserve without financial or physical limitations. MentalHappy does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. [:mav: 1.0.40]

About

Integral Self

Features
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Embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and authentic connection with the Integral Self App as your companion. Our app is designed to help you find events that will enrich your journey, offering opportunities where growth and connection flourish. At Integral Self, we want to help you find community dedicated to fostering authentic self-discovery and mutual support. Whether you're looking to deepen your practice or just beginning your journey, there's a place for you here. Your path to healing and discovery is unique and personal; but it doesn't have to be solitary. Unlock the door to your Integral Self. We love you, and we can't wait to be a part of your journey.

Screenshots

MentalHappy4 screens
Integral Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MentalHappy at none against Integral Self's shown. MentalHappy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Integral Self's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MentalHappy ships an update every 3 months, Integral Self every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MentalHappy versus Integral Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMentalHappyIntegral Self
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMentalHappy, IncJared Madsen

In-app purchases

None

MentalHappy

No in-app purchases

None

Integral Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MentalHappy free?
MentalHappy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Integral Self free?
Integral Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MentalHappy or Integral Self have ads?
Integral Self shows ads; MentalHappy does not.
Which is updated more often, MentalHappy or Integral Self?
MentalHappy ships an update every 3 months, and Integral Self every 5 days. Most recently, MentalHappy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Integral Self on November 8, 2026.

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