Bolster Research Study vs REACH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Bolster Research Study
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**The Bolster app is provided as part of a research study hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (IRB #25-1793) and can only be accessed by the study team and active study participants who 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.** Bolster is a self-guided wellness tool developed for caregivers of young adults at risk for or currently experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Bolster provides support to caregivers by providing information about psychosis, symptoms, and treatment, communication skills to use with their loved one, step-by-step guides for common caregiving challenges, and a tracking feature to note patterns of symptom severity. If you are interested in and think you might be eligible for the research study in which Bolster is tested, please visit bolsternc.org to learn more.
REACH
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This is a companion app for REACH tDCS Study.
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Verdict
Bolster Research Study and REACH are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bolster Research Study ships an update every 3 months, REACH every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bolster Research Study | REACH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Buck | Sooma Oy |
In-app purchases
Bolster Research Study
No in-app purchases
REACH
No in-app purchases







