# Depression Test vs MindDoc

The clearest difference is ads: Depression Test at none against MindDoc's shown. Depression Test also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 67%) and device support (3 vs 1). MindDoc's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MindDoc sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Depression Test against 4.7 for MindDoc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MindDoc has 29K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Depression Test's written reviews are positive against 67% of MindDoc's.

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, MindDoc every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test | MindDoc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minddoc-mental-health-support/id1052216403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) | [MindDoc Health GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052216402) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MindDoc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minddoc-mental-health-support/id1052216403)

This app supports mental well-being through mood tracking, journaling, and personalized courses based on CBT. It offers insights and feedback to help users manage common mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking, Journaling, Personalized CBT courses, Symptom feedback, Emotional health assessment, Symptom management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly access | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly access 7 days trial | $7.49 | per month |
| MindDoc Plus | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| MindDoc Plus | $47.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for tracking moods and emotions
- 📊 Provides useful insights and assessments
- 🧠 Offers educational content on mental health
- 🧘‍♀️ Includes relaxation and meditation resources
- 🗓️ Effective for monitoring mood changes over time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall limits access to full features
- 📋 Repetitive and generic questions
- 🔔 Unreliable notification system
- 🐛 Bugs causing data loss or reset
- 🕰️ Rigid scheduling of mood check-ins

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications disappearing or not triggering
- Inability to save or edit journal entries
- Inconsistent data syncing across devices
- Sudden loss of historical mood data

**Requested features**

- Customizable mood tracking schedules
- More personalized and dynamic questions
- Ability to edit past mood entries
- Integration with other mental health apps
- Expanded options for emotions and experiences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test free?

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

### Is MindDoc free?

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

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

MindDoc is rated higher. Depression Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while MindDoc averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Depression Test or MindDoc have ads?

MindDoc shows ads; Depression Test does not.

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

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, and MindDoc every 6 weeks. Most recently, Depression Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and MindDoc on November 1, 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.*