Comparison

CBT Thought Diary App vs Symptom Detective

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

Head to head
About

CBT Thought Diary App

This app helps you track and transform your thoughts and emotions using the ABC model of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Log your experiences, gain insights into patterns, and challenge negativity for improved mental well-being. Securely store your data and export progress for personal review or sharing with professionals.

Highlights
  • ABC model thought logging
  • Historical emotional insights
  • PDF progress export
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Positive thinking guidance
Features
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CBT Thought Diary: Your Path to Positive Thinking Discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with CBT Thought Diary, your personal tool for tracking and transforming thoughts and emotions. Utilize the ABC model to log thoughts, understand patterns, and challenge negativity. Features: Thought Logging: Quick and easy recording using the ABC model. Insights: Review your emotional journey with historical insights. PDF Export: Share your progress with therapists or for personal review. Privacy First: Your data is securely stored and remains confidential. CBT Thought Diary is designed for anyone looking to improve their mental health, whether you're new to CBT or an experienced practitioner. Start your journey to a healthier mind today and see the difference positive thinking can make. Please note, you will need a subscription in order to get access to some features of the app. The subscription will be automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. Your Apple account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within a 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Apple Account Settings. When a subscription is canceled, access to the features will expire at the end of the current payment period. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cbt-journal.com/privacy

About

Symptom Detective

Features
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Symptom Detective helps you uncover the hidden causes of your condition. Track your symptoms alongside invisible environmental factors like barometric pressure, noise levels, and activity. Key Features: • Log symptoms, triggers, and relief methods in seconds. • Automatically capture weather and pressure data. • Visualize trends with interactive charts. • Generate PDF reports for your doctor. • Private and secure—your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

CBT Thought Diary App4 screens
Symptom Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symptom Detective at none against CBT Thought Diary App's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Thought Diary App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Symptom Detective asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CBT Thought Diary App versus Symptom Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBT Thought Diary AppSymptom Detective
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAly BairamovNithin Lookose

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CBT Thought Diary App

Subscriptions2
  • CBT Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • CBT Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

Symptom Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CBT Thought Diary App free?
CBT Thought Diary App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Symptom Detective free?
Symptom Detective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CBT Thought Diary App or Symptom Detective have ads?
Neither CBT Thought Diary App nor Symptom Detective shows ads.

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