MindShift CBT vs MindTrails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindShift CBT
This app offers free, science-backed tools based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help users manage anxiety, stress, and panic. It provides techniques to reframe thoughts, relax the mind, and face fears.
- Thought journal
- Fear ladder
- Guided meditations
- Community forum
- Progress tracking
- Science-backed CBT strategies
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Take control of anxiety, stress, and panic with MindShift CBT. Get free, science-backed tools based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you reframe your thoughts, relax your mind, and face your fears. Struggling with anxiety? You're not alone. MindShift CBT is a free mental health app developed by experts to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief. Using the evidence-based strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), MindShift CBT helps you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and take active steps to face your anxiety. WHAT YOU GET: • A Powerful Toolkit: From a thought journal and fear ladder to guided meditations and a supportive community forum. • Science-Backed Strategies: All tools are based on proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods. • Progress Tracking: Visualize your mental health journey with daily check-ins and insights. • Always Free: No subscriptions, no hidden costs. Just effective, accessible support. Whether you're dealing with general worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias, MindShift CBT is your personal guide to better mental health. Download today and start your journey to a calmer mind.
MindTrails
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An evidence-based program for monitoring anxiety. MindTrails icons by the MindTrails Team Instructions, Resources and Log Out icons by icons8.com Other icons made by Icongeek26 and Ilham Fitrotul Hayat from www.flaticon.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MindTrails at every 11 days against MindShift CBT's every 4 months. MindTrails also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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.
MindShift CBT ships an update every 4 months, MindTrails every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindShift CBT | MindTrails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (553 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 553 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 247 Labs Inc | UVA Apps, LLC |
Bugs and requests
MindShift CBT
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/account creation issues
- Saving/submitting entries not working
- Crashing/freezing
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions
- Sharing/exporting data not functioning
Requested features
10 requests- Longer journal entries
- More customization options
- Ability to see full history
- Improved accessibility features
- Community access for under 18s
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- Dark mode option
- More interactive breathing exercises
- Ability to add own anxiety symptoms
- Reminders to use the app
- Sync data across devices
MindTrails
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MindShift CBT
No in-app purchases
MindTrails
No in-app purchases
