Comparison

NASW vs Psychflex

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

Head to head
About

NASW

Stay informed about national and local news and events from the National Association of Social Workers. Access a comprehensive platform for social work resources, including job opportunities, continuing education, and research materials.

Highlights
  • NASW news and events
  • Social work opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Continuing education
  • Job board
  • Research library
  • Social Work Talks Podcast
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The official NASW app of the National Association of Social Workers is a simple and convenient way for you to stay up-to-date with NASW news and events at the national and local levels, and to access social work resources from NASW, for both members and non-members. Discover social work opportunities all on one platform, from professional development, continuing education, advocacy and the job board to practice information, the NASW Research Library, NASW community, Social Work Talks Podcast, NASW blogs and more. Download the NASW app and check out social work resources and upcoming events in your area. Have a question? Email us at membership@socialworkers.org.

About

Psychflex

This app provides therapists with a comprehensive suite of clinical tools and exercises for evidence-based therapies like ACT and PBT. It offers programs, interventions, and e-learning modules to enhance client care and professional development. Clients can access shared content for free.

Highlights
  • Clinical tools and exercises
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) programs
  • Process-Based Therapy (PBT) programs
  • Client-facing exercises
  • E-learning modules for therapists
  • Monthly content updates
Features
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To use this app, you need an account. You can find more information by visiting the website psychflex.com. The Psychflex app is a multifunctional tool for therapists and practitioners working with acceptance and commitment therapy, process-based therapy, and other forms of evidence-based therapy. With this app, you will have access to a broad range of clinical tools and exercises in the form of texts, illustrations, animations, audios, and even videos. You can send them to all of your clients, who can use the app for free. The app is divided into three sections: Programs, Exercises, and E-learning. Under Programs, you will find catered training programs based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Process-Based Therapy (PBT), and other evidence-based therapies. These programs have been produced by clinical experts such as Steven C. Hayes, Gijs Jansen, and many more. In Exercises, you will find a library of clinical tools, techniques, and interventions, that you can send to your clients, or add to your personal collection to build your own sessions. Finally, the E-learning section gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and grow your skills as a therapist or coach. Every month, new tools and training modules will become available inside PsychFlex, to constantly improve your ability to serve your clients.

Screenshots

NASW4 screens
Psychflex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Psychflex at none against NASW's shown. Psychflex also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for NASW against 4.0 for Psychflex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASW ships an update every 6 months, Psychflex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NASW versus Psychflex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASWPsychflex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNational Association of SocialworkersHulan bv

Customer experience

NASW

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Psychflex

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NASW

No in-app purchases

None

Psychflex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASW free?
NASW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Psychflex free?
Psychflex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NASW or Psychflex?
Psychflex is rated higher. NASW averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Psychflex averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do NASW or Psychflex have ads?
NASW shows ads; Psychflex does not.
Which is updated more often, NASW or Psychflex?
NASW ships an update every 6 months, and Psychflex every 4 months. Most recently, NASW was updated on June 1, 2026 and Psychflex on June 5, 2026.

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