Depression Test vs Ascend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Depression Test
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.
- PHQ-9 depression screening
- Depression severity check
- Track test results over time
- Mood journaling
- Informative articles on depression
- Self-guided CBT exercises
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The Depression Test is a powerful tool to evaluate depression and monitor treatment response.The test questions are based on Patient Healthcare Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the most widely used and trusted questionnaire among mental health professionals. The test can be self-administered. With Depression Test, you can: - take the PHQ-9 test to screen for depression - check the severity of your depression - store the test results and monitor improvements over time - keep a journal to track your mood - educate yourself with short, informative articles on Depression - feel better by using self-guided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe your negative thoughts - gain access to high quality depression resources The CBT exercises include A-B-C, Socratic Questions, Challenge Core Beliefs, and De-catastrophizing. The exercises will help you identify and challenge your cognitive distortions that lead to negative thoughts. Depression can be effectively treated. Don't wait until things get worse. Find out if you're depressed and then take action. Disclaimer: This self-test should not be used as a replacement for professional treatment or guidance. You should consult a medical professional if you are concerned about your symptoms.
Ascend
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Ascend organizes the skincare routine you already have. No pressure, no scores, no medical claims — just your products, your morning and evening steps, and a private journal that stays on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Build a morning and evening routine from the products you actually own • Keep a product shelf, so you know what you have and when you started it • Log each day in a private journal, with optional reference photos • See your streak and completion history without being shamed for a missed day • Set gentle reminders rather than nagging notifications PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your routine, notes and shelf stay in the app on your device. Optional photos are personal references inside your own journal — they are not uploaded for analysis, not scored, and not shared. WHAT ASCEND IS NOT Ascend is a cosmetic self-care organizer. It is not a medical device, it does not diagnose or treat anything, and it does not measure your skin. If something on your skin worries you, see a dermatologist. SHARE A STREAK, IF YOU WANT TO Any streak can be exported as a simple branded card. It carries the number of days and nothing else — no photos, no product list, no personal details. PREMIUM • Unlimited routine steps and product shelf entries • Full journal history and progress view • Weekly: $4.99. Monthly: $9.99. Yearly: $59.99. Prices are in USD and vary by storefront; the exact price, duration and renewal terms are shown before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.norevianworks.com/legal/ascend/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.norevianworks.com/legal/ascend/terms Support: https://www.norevianworks.com/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ascend at weekly against Depression Test's every 2 months. Depression Test's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Depression Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ascend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Depression Test ships an update every 2 months, Ascend weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Depression Test | Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Baris Sarer | Sinan KULEN |
Bugs and requests
Depression Test
Reported bugs
4 issues- Text overlapping issues
- Next button covering up text
- Freezing/crashing on some devices
- Inability to write new journal entries
Requested features
5 requests- Add notes/context under each question
- Implement password/security features
- Improve journal/writing functionality
- Integrate with Apple Health
- Provide more comprehensive analysis
Ascend
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Depression Test
- A Big Thank You$0.99
- A bigger thank you$1.99
- A giant thank you$2.99
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- A bear hug & a kiss$4.99
Ascend
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$59.991 Year









