# Talkspace vs Depression Test

Talkspace and Depression Test both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Depression Test's written reviews are positive against 27% of Talkspace's. Depression Test also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Talkspace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (47K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Talkspace asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Talkspace against 4.7 for Depression Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talkspace has 47K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Talkspace's written reviews are positive against 79% of Depression Test's.

Talkspace ships an update every 6 weeks, Depression Test every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkspace | Depression Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkspace-virtual-therapy-app/id661829386/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Groop Internet Platform inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661829389) | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkspace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkspace-virtual-therapy-app/id661829386)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access licensed therapists for online mental health support through text, audio, and video messaging. Receive personalized support and custom podcasts to aid your mental wellness journey. Insurance and employer coverage options are available.

**Highlights:** Licensed therapist matching, Unlimited messaging (text, audio, video), Daily responses from therapists, Personalized Talkcast podcasts, Insurance and employer coverage, HIPAA compliant security

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient online therapy
- 👍 Helpful therapists
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🔒 Secure platform

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unresponsive customer service
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🕰️ Slow therapist response times
- 🔀 Difficulty switching therapists
- 🚫 Lack of in-network insurance coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Technical issues with app and website
- Glitches in booking and rescheduling appointments
- Inconsistent therapist availability and communication

**Requested features**

- Ability to schedule live sessions
- Option to extend session credits beyond monthly cycle
- Improved user interface and navigation
- More transparency around billing and cancellation policies


### Depression Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210)

This app helps you screen for depression using a trusted questionnaire and monitor your progress over time. It offers self-guided CBT exercises to challenge negative thoughts and provides access to helpful resources.

**Highlights:** PHQ-9 depression screening, Depression severity check, Track test results over time, Mood journaling, Informative articles on depression, Self-guided CBT exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Big Thank You | $0.99 | one-time |
| A bigger thank you | $1.99 | one-time |
| A giant thank you | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bear hug & a kiss | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking depression
- 🙌 Accurate in identifying depression
- 📊 Useful for monitoring progress
- 💬 Provides a space to vent/journal
- 🆓 Free and accessible app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Concerns about self-diagnosis
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🤔 Confusing or overwhelming for some users
- 🕰️ Issues with data/history deletion

**Reported bugs**

- Text overlapping issues
- Next button covering up text
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Inability to write new journal entries

**Requested features**

- Add notes/context under each question
- Implement password/security features
- Improve journal/writing functionality
- Integrate with Apple Health
- Provide more comprehensive analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkspace free?

Talkspace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Depression Test free?

Depression Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Talkspace or Depression Test?

Talkspace is rated higher. Talkspace averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Depression Test averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Talkspace or Depression Test have ads?

Neither Talkspace nor Depression Test shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talkspace or Depression Test?

Talkspace ships an update every 6 weeks, and Depression Test every 2 months. Most recently, Talkspace was updated on September 25, 2026 and Depression Test on September 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*