Comparison

ACT Coach Explorer vs Present Harbour

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ACT Coach Explorer

Features
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This is an evaluation version of ACT Coach that is only for participants in approved program evaluation projects for NCPTSD. If you are NOT enrolled in a program evaluation project, please instead download the regular version of ACT Coach.

About

Present Harbour

Features
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Present Harbour is a beautifully designed, completely private emotional wellness tool. Built for reflection, grounding, and self-understanding, it provides clinical-grade tools without the paywalls, subscriptions, or data tracking of modern apps. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your privacy is our priority. Present Harbour works entirely offline. Your journal entries and assessment scores are encrypted and stored solely on your device. Your data never touches the internet or our servers. FEATURES: • Guided Journaling: Thoughtful daily prompts to help you reflect and release. • Clinical Assessments: Track your well-being using standard educational tools like the GAD-7 (Anxiety) and PHQ-9 (Depression). • Daily Check-ins: Log your mood, feelings, and energy levels to spot patterns over time. • PDF & CSV Export: Easily export your data directly to your device to share with your therapist or keep a personal backup. • Grounding Aesthetics: A calming, nature-inspired interface designed to lower your heart rate the moment you open the app. No ads. No subscriptions. It is just a safe harbor for your mind. Navigate your anxiety, depression, and stress in a better way. Use DBT and CBT techniques. Disclaimer: Present Harbour is an educational tool. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, psychological treatment, psychiatric diagnosis, or emergency medical services.

Screenshots

ACT Coach Explorer2 screens
Present Harbour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACT Coach Explorer at none against Present Harbour's 3. ACT Coach Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Present Harbour sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ACT Coach Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ACT Coach Explorer versus Present Harbour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACT Coach ExplorerPresent Harbour
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB303 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPalo Alto Veterans Institute for ResearchEren Deran

In-app purchases

None

ACT Coach Explorer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Present Harbour

One-time3
  • Small Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Matcha Latte Tip$3.99
  • Lunch Tip$6.99

Questions

Is ACT Coach Explorer free?
ACT Coach Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Present Harbour free?
Present Harbour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACT Coach Explorer or Present Harbour have ads?
Neither ACT Coach Explorer nor Present Harbour shows ads.

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