# Depression Test vs Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Harm Tracker & Recovery at none against Depression Test's 4. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 79%). Depression Test's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 386) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Depression Test against 4.6 for Self Harm Tracker & Recovery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depression Test has 1.9K ratings behind it against 386, 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 90% of Self Harm Tracker & Recovery's.

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test | Self Harm Tracker & Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews)** | [4.6 (386 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 386 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) | [Adam Cziko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508288501) |

## 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


### Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336)

This app allows users to track and visualize their symptoms and harmful actions with ease. It provides detailed statistics over time and allows for the generation of printable reports to share with healthcare professionals. Users can also personalize their tracking experience and receive daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Track symptoms and harms, Add notes and personalize tracker, Analyze statistics over time, Generate printable PDF/CSV reports, Daily reminders, Journal lock with Face/Touch ID

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Provides reminders and encouragement
- 👍 Useful for monitoring symptoms and treatments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users report occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes for some users
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a counter to track clean days
- Improve chart visualization and reporting
- Integrate with other mental health apps or services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test free?

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

### Is Self Harm Tracker & Recovery free?

Self Harm Tracker & Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Depression Test or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

Depression Test is rated higher. Depression Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Self Harm Tracker & Recovery averages 4.6 from 386 ratings.

### Do Depression Test or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery have ads?

Neither Depression Test nor Self Harm Tracker & Recovery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Depression Test or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. Most recently, Depression Test was updated on November 1, 2026 and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery on November 7, 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.*