# CBT vs CBT I

The clearest difference is rating: CBT I at 5.0 against CBT's 4.3. CBT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CBT I sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CBT asks for nothing beyond the download.

CBT I holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBT has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBT | CBT I |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i-explorer-3/id6738145256/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i/id6754051736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292950620) | [Julio Pliego](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457768730) |

## What reviewers say

### CBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i-explorer-3/id6738145256)

This research-focused application is a specialized version of CBT-i Coach, exclusively for participants in approved program evaluation projects. Access requires an invitation code provided by an approved investigator.

**Highlights:** Research-specific version, Requires invitation code, For approved program evaluations, Part of NCPTSD projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CBT I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-i/id6754051736)

This app offers science-backed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) micro-sessions for stress and anxiety relief. It guides you through capturing, analyzing, and reframing stressful thoughts in just a few minutes.

**Highlights:** Science-backed CBT micro-sessions, Capture and reframe stressful thoughts, Identify cognitive distortions, Track relief progress, 2-5 minute sessions, Voice input

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CBT free?

CBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CBT I free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CBT or CBT I?

CBT I is rated higher. CBT averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CBT I averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CBT or CBT I have ads?

Neither CBT nor CBT I shows ads.

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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.*