PFA Mobile vs 2NDFLOOR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PFA Mobile
This app assists responders in providing psychological first aid to adults, families, and children. It offers summaries of PFA fundamentals, interventions, mentor tips, a self-assessment tool, and a survivor needs form for data collection and referrals.
- PFA fundamentals summaries
- Interventions for specific survivor needs
- Mentor tips for field application
- Self-assessment tool for responder readiness
- Survivor needs form for data collection
- Easy referral system
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PFA Mobile was designed to assist responders who provide psychological first aid (PFA) to adults, families, and children as part of an organized response effort. This app provides responders with summaries of PFA fundamentals, PFA interventions matched to specific concerns and needs of survivors, mentor tips for applying PFA in the field, a self-assessment tool for readiness to conduct PFA, and a survivors' needs form for simplified data collection and easy referral. PFA Mobile was created by VA's National Center for PTSD in partnership with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and DoD's National Center for Telehealth & Technology.
2NDFLOOR
This app offers a private and anonymous space for young people to find support and guidance on various life challenges. Connect with trained counselors via chat, SMS, or calls, and engage with a community message board. Available 24/7 for those in New Jersey.
- Anonymous communication
- Private counseling via chat, SMS, calls
- Community message board
- 24/7 counselor availability
- Support for diverse topics (bullying, mental health, etc.)
- Anonymity and privacy
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Feeling lost or struggling to cope with life’s challenges? You’re not alone. 2NDFLOOR is your safe space in New Jersey to find comfort, guidance, and a listening ear whenever you need it. We cover a wide range of topics, including: • Bullying • Dating • Disordered Eating • Family • Friendships • General • Inspirational Stories • Health & Fitness • LGBTQIA+ • Mental Health • School • Sexuality • Substance Abuse Whatever you’re dealing with, or if you’re simply having a tough day, 2NDFLOOR is here to help. With complete anonymity and privacy, you can share whatever’s on your mind and receive the support you need, without fear of judgment. You can: • Connect privately with our trained counselors through chat, SMS, or calls • Communicate anonymously about anything that’s on your mind • Send and receive support on our community message board • Reach our counselors anytime, day or night—24/7 availability Trusted by over 10,000 youth and young adults in New Jersey, 2NDFLOOR has been a lifeline for those in need. Don’t wait—take the first step toward feeling better. Download 2NDFLOOR today and start connecting with someone who genuinely cares. We’re here for you 24/7. 2NDFLOOR: Support for young people. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PFA Mobile at 100% against 2NDFLOOR's 50%. PFA Mobile also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and device support (3 vs 1). 2NDFLOOR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PFA Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PFA Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2NDFLOOR's.
PFA Mobile ships an update every 13 months, 2NDFLOOR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PFA Mobile | 2NDFLOOR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | 4.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. |
Customer experience
PFA Mobile
2NDFLOOR
In-app purchases
PFA Mobile
No in-app purchases
2NDFLOOR
No in-app purchases









