PTSD Coach vs Cat 4DAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTSD Coach
This app offers educational resources and self-help tools for individuals experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It includes a self-assessment, information on professional care, and customizable tools for managing daily stress, such as relaxation techniques and anger management.
- PTSD education
- Self-assessment tool
- Professional care information
- Stress management tools
- Customizable features
- Relaxation skills
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PTSD Coach was designed for those who have, or may have, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This app provides you with education about PTSD, information about professional care, a self-assessment for PTSD, opportunities to find support, and tools that can help you manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD. Tools range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger management and other common self-help strategies. You can customize tools based on your preferences and can integrate your own contacts, photos, and music. This app can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not. PTSD Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD and DoD’s National Center for Telehealth & Technology.
Cat 4DAT
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Take litter box photos, add notes, and tag entries for easy browsing and health history of cat litter habits. Track cat heath concerns with photos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PTSD Coach at none against Cat 4DAT's shown. PTSD Coach also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Cat 4DAT's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PTSD Coach ships an update every 11 months, Cat 4DAT weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTSD Coach | Cat 4DAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | 4DAT LLC |
Bugs and requests
PTSD Coach
Reported bugs
2 issues- History data being deleted after updates
- Symptom assessment reminders not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-language support
- Ability to customize or add personal content
- Integration with mental health professionals
- Expanded resources for non-veteran PTSD
- Improved symptom tracking and data visualization
Cat 4DAT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PTSD Coach
No in-app purchases
Cat 4DAT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PTSD Coach free?
Is Cat 4DAT free?
Do PTSD Coach or Cat 4DAT have ads?
Which is updated more often, PTSD Coach or Cat 4DAT?
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