# Depression Test vs Worrydolls

The clearest difference is update cadence: Worrydolls at every 3 weeks against Depression Test's every 2 months. Worrydolls also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.9K) and review sentiment (89% vs 79%). Depression Test's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Worrydolls sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.8 for Worrydolls. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Worrydolls has 15K 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 89% of Worrydolls's.

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, Worrydolls every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test | Worrydolls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) | [Peter Wieben](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475090734) |

## 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


### Worrydolls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worrydolls/id1475104794)

This app provides a digital worry doll to help you manage anxiety and stress. Share your worries with the doll, track them over time, and find a sense of calm by revisiting past concerns.

**Highlights:** Digital worry doll companion, Share worries with the doll, Track worries over time, Journaling for anxiety, Review past worries, Sense of calm

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Mode | $4.99 | per month |
| Magic Mode - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Magic Mode One Time Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for anxiety and stress relief
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 💡 Unique concept of 'worry dolls'
- 👍 Provides a space to vent and get thoughts out
- 👍 Allows reflecting on past worries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Limited character count for expressing worries
- 🐛 App freezes when reaching character limit
- 🐛 Inability to edit or delete past worries
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when locking/unlocking the app
- 🔇 Lack of customization options for worry dolls

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when reaching character limit
- Inconsistent behavior with locking/unlocking the app

**Requested features**

- Remove character limit for writing worries
- Add ability to edit, delete, or organize past worries
- Implement more customization options for worry dolls
- Incorporate AI-powered responses or advice from dolls
- Add sorting/filtering options for past worries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test free?

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

### Is Worrydolls free?

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

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

Worrydolls is rated higher. Depression Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Worrydolls averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Depression Test or Worrydolls have ads?

Neither Depression Test nor Worrydolls shows ads.

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

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, and Worrydolls every 3 weeks. Most recently, Depression Test was updated on October 10, 2026 and Worrydolls on October 13, 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.*