MindShift CBT vs HealtheSteps
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 for reframing thoughts, relaxation, and facing fears, with features like a thought journal and progress tracking.
- 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.
HealtheSteps
This app provides tools to increase physical activity, including a fitness test, personalized exercise plans, and activity tracking. It's designed for both beginners and experienced individuals seeking an evidence-based approach to fitness improvement.
- Built-in fitness test
- Personalized exercise prescription
- Goal setting
- Activity tracking
- Evidence-based approach
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Built by Canadian researchers, the HealtheSteps™ app gives users the tools to get more active. The app includes a built-in fitness test, personalized exercise prescription, goal setting, activity tracking, and more! Perfect for beginners who want to get more active as well as more experienced exercisers looking for an evidence-based approach to improve fitness. Many people are aware they need to exercise more or may have been told by their healthcare provider to be more physically active to reduce their risk for chronic disease, but it’s hard to know where to start and how much is enough. The HealtheSteps™ app will help you every step of the way. Over time, you’ll see your fitness scores and activity levels go up! We also think you’ll have more energy, improved quality of sleep, handle stress better, and have a healthier blood pressure and heart rate too. For more information about HealtheSteps™ visit: www.healthesteps.ca or follow us on Twitter @HealtheSteps HealtheSteps™ Research Team health.e.steps@ubc.ca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HealtheSteps at 9.1 against MindShift CBT's 15.1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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, HealtheSteps every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindShift CBT | HealtheSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (568 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 568 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 9.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 247 Labs Inc | Indivisual Clinical Outcomes Inc. |
Customer experience
MindShift CBT
HealtheSteps
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
HealtheSteps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MindShift CBT
No in-app purchases
HealtheSteps
No in-app purchases
