Comparison

Hello Now vs The MiCBT Guide

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

Head to head
About

Hello Now

Cultivate calm, clarity, and contentment with this mindfulness companion app. It offers programs designed to help you manage stress, illness, and pain. Access guided sessions and resources to enhance your well-being.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness programs
  • Stress management
  • Pain management
  • Clarity cultivation
  • Contentment enhancement
  • Guided sessions
Features
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Hello Now's Mindfulness app is a companion app to mindfulness programs designed to cultivate calm, clarity and contentment in your life, even when facing stress, illness and pain. By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

The MiCBT Guide

This app guides you through a comprehensive Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program. It combines mindfulness techniques with evidence-based strategies to enhance mental well-being, improve self-confidence, and cultivate inner calm. Features include guided meditations, customizable timers, progress trackers, and practice diaries.

Highlights
  • Guided mindfulness meditations
  • Customizable meditation timers
  • Progress trackers
  • Practice diary
  • Evidence-based assessment tools
  • Smart notifications
  • Goal setting
Features
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The MiCBT Guide is designed to assist you through the entire Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy program (MiCBT). It is an evidence-based therapy that combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive-behavioural strategies researched and supported by clinical psychologists worldwide since 2004. The app provides a comprehensive approach to mental health and personal growth for you to develop, enhance and maintain your overall well-being. The MiCBT Guide provides all you need to improve self-confidence, enhance relationships, and cultivate inner calm and compassion for yourself and others. GUIDED MEDITATIONS One of the key features of the MiCBT Guide is the inclusion of the complete set of guided mindfulness meditation techniques traditionally used in one of the distinguished Burmese Vipassana traditions. These time-honoured methods help reduce suffering through the gain of profound wisdom. CUSTOMISED TIMERS Customised timers for meditation allow you to personalise your meditation sessions according to your preferences by setting the duration and intervals that suit you best. This feature helps you establish a meditation practice that fits your preference in the long term when you may prefer practising in silence. PROGRESS TRACKERS Another important feature of the MiCBT Guide is the inclusion of progress trackers designed to help you monitor your progress and see how your well-being is improving over time. PRACTICE DIARY Another useful aspect of the MiCBT Guide is the practice diary, which enables you to track your mindfulness practice over time. This tool helps you stay motivated and engaged in your journey towards better mental health. EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS The app is equipped with evidence-based tools and measures, such as the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Mindfulness-based Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES-R), Equanimity Scale-16 (ES-16), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). These automated measures produce excellent graphs to show reduced symptoms and improved abilities, such as emotion regulation, decreased avoidance and improved communication skills. They are industry-standard measurements that help you pinpoint areas for improvement and track how well you are managing your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. By understanding your patterns, you can make positive adjustments to support your overall well-being. SMART NOTIFICATIONS Smart notifications are another helpful feature of the MiCBT Guide. They remind you of your meditation sessions and encourage you to stay consistent in your mindfulness practice. This function helps you stay on track with your goals and establish a regular meditation routine. GOAL SETTING Goal setting is integrated into the app to help you set specific, achievable goals for your well-being and keep track of how you’re doing. By setting clear targets and checking your progress, you can stay on track and motivated in your personal growth journey. WEEKLY READINGS Weekly readings provide ongoing support and inspiration during the program, providing you with a valuable psycho-educational resource to deepen your understanding of mindfulness practice and enhance insight into your thoughts and emotions. The audio option for the weekly readings is a convenient feature for people who don’t have time to read, as well as for those who have difficulty reading. VIDEO SUPPORT Video support from Dr. Bruno Cayoun, the creator of MiCBT, provides motivation and expert guidance on mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural techniques. With Dr. Cayoun's expertise and insight, you can enhance your practice and deepen your understanding of the principles behind MiCBT. We offer three subscription options to access the full MiCBT Guide: Monthly, 6-Monthly, and Yearly. Subscription will be renewed within 24 hours before the end of each period at the rate of your selected plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hello Now3 screens
The MiCBT Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Now at 100% against The MiCBT Guide's 0%. The MiCBT Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hello Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per year and The MiCBT Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hello Now ships an update every 3 weeks, The MiCBT Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hello Now versus The MiCBT Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHello NowThe MiCBT Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRyan RogersThe MiCBT Institute Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Hello Now

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The MiCBT Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Hello Now

Subscriptions4
  • MBSR Course$0.491 Year
  • Finding Peace in a Frantic World3 Months trial$0.491 Year
  • MBSR Course$29.001 Year
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  • Finding Peace in a Frantic World3 Months trial$29.001 Year
3 purchases

The MiCBT Guide

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Plan$8.991 Month
  • 6 Months Plan$24.996 Months
  • 12 Months Plan$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Hello Now free?
Hello Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The MiCBT Guide free?
The MiCBT Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hello Now or The MiCBT Guide have ads?
Neither Hello Now nor The MiCBT Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hello Now or The MiCBT Guide?
Hello Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and The MiCBT Guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hello Now was updated on September 8, 2026 and The MiCBT Guide on August 9, 2026.

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