PTSD HELP vs PTSD Coach Explorer 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PTSD HELP
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PTSD Coach Psychological Help was developed for those who have or may have posttraumatic stress disorder. The app provides information & educational resources for its users about PTSD, information about professional care and it has a self-assessment for PTSD. Aside from this, PTSD Coach Psychological Help offers a wide range of tools that can help with relaxation, dealing with anger and other types of symptoms that are common for PTSD patients. Users can also customize some of the tools based on their own preferences, being able to integrate their own contacts, photos, songs or audio files. Moreover, this app can be used by people who are undergoing treatment and by people who are not undergoing treatment. DISCLAIMER The content of this application is intended for use only as an informative tool. It is not, is not intended to be, and should not be used in any way as a substitute for professional medical advice or training. The accuracy of the information provided is not guaranteed. The user acknowledges in initiating this application that the information is not meant to diagnose a health condition or disease and is not meant to develop a health treatment plan. If you are in an emergency or life-threatening medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately. Dial emergency number (112 in the EU) for emergency medical services.
PTSD Coach Explorer 2
This is a research version of a mental health tool designed for participants in specific program evaluations. Access requires an invitation code provided by an approved investigator.
- Research version access
- Invitation code required
- Program evaluation participation
- NCPTSD approved projects
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This is a research version of PTSD Coach that is only for participants in approved program evaluation projects for NCPTSD. To unlock this app, you will need an invitation code from an approved investigator. Please contact your investigator if you need help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PTSD HELP at every 6 weeks against PTSD Coach Explorer 2's every 6 months. PTSD Coach Explorer 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
PTSD HELP ships an update every 6 weeks, PTSD Coach Explorer 2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PTSD HELP | PTSD Coach Explorer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Code for Romania | Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research |
In-app purchases
PTSD HELP
No in-app purchases
PTSD Coach Explorer 2
No in-app purchases
Questions
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