NORTH Research Study vs Thrive Recovery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NORTH Research Study
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**NOTE: The NORTH app is provided as part of a research study hosted by the University of Washington (IRB #STUDY00009039) and can only be accessed by the study team and active study participants that have provided informed consent. The app will only collect information from individuals who access the app with a login and password provided through this channel. No personal identifiers are stored within the app, and linking data to a specific individual can only be done with a key kept by the research team.** NORTH is a self-guided wellness tool developed for young adults at risk for or currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis, such as hearing voices or having confusing or distressing thoughts. NORTH provides support in improving or maintaining mental wellness and coping with symptoms and stress. If you are interested and think you might be eligible for the research study in which NORTH is tested, please visit mhtechnology.org to learn more.
Thrive Recovery
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Offers audio-guided practices from Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), an evidence-based treatment program for individuals in the process of recovery from alcohol/drug use problems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NORTH Research Study at 13.0 against Thrive Recovery's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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.
NORTH Research Study ships an update every 2 months, Thrive Recovery every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NORTH Research Study | Thrive Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Buck | Corey Roos |
In-app purchases
NORTH Research Study
No in-app purchases
Thrive Recovery
No in-app purchases
Questions
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