# Depression Test vs Self Therapy

The clearest difference is ads: Depression Test at none against Self Therapy's shown. Depression Test also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 180) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Self Therapy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Self Therapy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Depression Test holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depression Test has 1.9K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Depression Test's written reviews are positive against 81% of Self Therapy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, Self Therapy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test | Self Therapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test/id666436210/reviews)** | [4.5 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-therapy-mental-care/id6473677262/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baris Sarer](https://appshunter.io/developer/511682453) | [TANOS YAZILIM VE BILISIM HIZMETLERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716525490) |

## 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 Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-therapy-mental-care/id6473677262)

This app offers educational self-assessment tools for mental health, focusing on building self-awareness through tests and reflection. It helps users track patterns related to trauma, depression, and other mental health themes without providing diagnosis or treatment.

**Highlights:** Mental Health Test library, Depression Test, Trauma Test, PTSD Disorder check-ins, ADHD tendency evaluation, Daily Diary, Mood Tracker

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self Therapy Basic Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Self Therapy Premium Weekly | $7.49 | per 7 days |
| Self Therapy Basic Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Self Therapy Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Self Therapy Basic 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Self Therapy Premium 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Basic Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Self Therapy Basic Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Self Therapy Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 50 questions | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 questions | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 questions | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful and beneficial
- 🧠 Feels like a psychologist in pocket
- 📊 Excellent tests and analysis
- 💡 Serious effort and research behind it
- 💖 Helps understand oneself

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Most features require premium/payment
- 😩 Frequent advertisements
- ⏳ Ads interrupt experience
- 🚫 Not helpful for specific trauma/disorders
- 🤔 Overly instructional at times

**Requested features**

- Make it available offline
- Reduce or remove advertisements
- More free content/tests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test free?

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

### Is Self Therapy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Depression Test or Self Therapy?

Depression Test is rated higher. Depression Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Self Therapy averages 4.5 from 180 ratings.

### Do Depression Test or Self Therapy have ads?

Self Therapy shows ads; Depression Test does not.

### Which is updated more often, Depression Test or Self Therapy?

Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, and Self Therapy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Depression Test was updated on October 29, 2026 and Self Therapy on October 27, 2026.

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