Comparison

Bolster Research Study vs MoodHaven

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

About

MoodHaven

Features
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Parenting a child or adolescent with mood challenges can feel overwhelming. MoodHaven makes it easier. Quickly log moods, incidents, sleep, medication adherence and notes. Discover patterns over time. Create a team and log together. Share clear reports with clinicians when needed. Features: - Simple mood logging - Log incidents like violence, hallucinations, meltdowns and more. Attach media to them! - Track sleep - Complete medication tracking - Insights that highlight trends - Secure and private data storage Why MoodHaven? Built by a parent for parents, MoodHaven is designed with compassion and care. My journey with my son inspired this app to help families everywhere find clarity, support, and peace of mind.

Screenshots

Bolster Research Study4 screens
MoodHaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bolster Research Study at none against MoodHaven's 2. Bolster Research Study also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). MoodHaven's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MoodHaven sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Bolster Research Study asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolster Research Study ships an update every 3 months, MoodHaven weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Bolster Research Study versus MoodHaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolster Research StudyMoodHaven
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenjamin BuckCraig Sartor

In-app purchases

None

Bolster Research Study

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MoodHaven

Subscriptions2
  • MoodHaven Pro$5.991 Month
  • Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Bolster Research Study free?
Bolster Research Study is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoodHaven free?
MoodHaven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bolster Research Study or MoodHaven have ads?
MoodHaven shows ads; Bolster Research Study does not.
Which is updated more often, Bolster Research Study or MoodHaven?
Bolster Research Study ships an update every 3 months, and MoodHaven weekly. Most recently, Bolster Research Study was updated on October 27, 2026 and MoodHaven on October 7, 2026.

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