Comparison

CBT Trainer vs Pocket Vocal

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

Head to head
About

CBT Trainer

This AI-driven platform offers realistic virtual patient interactions for therapists in training. It provides real-time feedback aligned with CBT competency frameworks, helping users improve assessment and clinical skills in a judgment-free environment. Practice anytime, anywhere with a variety of virtual patient scenarios.

Highlights
  • AI virtual patients for various conditions
  • Supports CBT, DBT, ACT modalities
  • Real-time feedback on competency
  • Voice and text interaction
  • Judgment-free practice environment
  • Develop essential clinical skills
Features
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The first AI-driven virtual patient platform with real-time feedback aligned to established competency frameworks, validated by research and trusted by 2000+ mental health professionals and leading universities. Developed by clinicians and academics at University College London (UCL) and validated in a peer-reviewed study published in JMIR Medical Education (Zhang et al., 2026), CBT Trainer helps therapists in training build essential clinical skills through realistic virtual patient interactions. Backed by Research In a UCL pilot study of 59 DClinPsy and Low-Intensity CBT trainees: 96% reported improved assessment skills 83% reported improved clinical skills overall Trainees voluntarily engaged for an average of 95+ minutes of role-play Rated "Excellent" on the System Usability Scale (82.2/100) "Knowing that I could practice anytime made me feel so much more calm about my exam." — Study Participant "The competence section helped me recognise areas I missed during my roleplay." — Study Participant Read the published study → https://mededu.jmir.org/2026/1/e84091 Perfect for: Clinical psychology trainees · CBT, DBT, ACT therapists in training · CBT therapists in training · Mental health educators Key Features: - AI virtual patients presenting depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, and more - Supports multiple therapy modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT - Real-time feedback aligned to the CTS-R Competence Scale - Voice and text interaction for natural conversation - Judgment-free environment to practise, make mistakes, and learn - No scheduling required — practise anytime, anywhere - Develop Essential Clinical Skills: Assessment · Information gathering · Therapeutic engagement · Guided discovery · Agenda setting · Risk assessment · Treatment delivery Supported competence scales: - Revised Cognitive Therapy Scale (CTS-R) - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Scale for Children and Young People (CBTS-CYP) - Assessment of Core CBT Skills (ACCS) - ENhancing Assessment of Common Therapeutic factors (ENACT) - Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy Scale-10 (PCEPS-10) - MBT Adherence and Competence Scale (MBT-RACS) CBT Trainer is intended for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice or treatment. This app uses Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pocket Vocal

Features
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Pocket Vocal is your calm, guided practice companion for everyday singers. • Ease into singing with thoughtfully curated warm-up routines • Practise pitch and scales with friendly, encouraging feedback • Track your daily streaks and progress, no pressure, just gentle motivation • Simple, supportive tools to help you improve, whether you’re a beginner or returning to singing Start with a free 7-day trial. Unlock all features forever with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring fees, just a peaceful space to enjoy your voice.

Screenshots

CBT Trainer4 screens
Pocket Vocal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Vocal at every 2 days against CBT Trainer's monthly. CBT Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CBT Trainer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Pocket Vocal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CBT Trainer ships an update monthly, Pocket Vocal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CBT Trainer versus Pocket Vocal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBT TrainerPocket Vocal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoy Educational Technologies LimitedSUKRAAJ SINGH BRENCH

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CBT Trainer

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium Promo$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Promo$49.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$199.991 Year
1 purchases

Pocket Vocal

One-time1
  • Pocket Vocal – Full Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is CBT Trainer free?
CBT Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Vocal free?
Pocket Vocal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CBT Trainer or Pocket Vocal have ads?
Neither CBT Trainer nor Pocket Vocal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CBT Trainer or Pocket Vocal?
CBT Trainer ships an update monthly, and Pocket Vocal every 2 days. Most recently, CBT Trainer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pocket Vocal on October 28, 2026.

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