Comparison

Couples Therapy Assistant vs AnchorDBT

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

Head to head
About

Couples Therapy Assistant

Features
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The Loading & Landing Screen is the initial entry point for all users of the app. Registration allows new users to create an account on the app and specify whether they are a patient or a therapist. Login allows registered users (patient users and therapists) to securely access their accounts. This app uses Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AnchorDBT

Features
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Anchor DBT is a gentle DBT companion for intense emotions, daily reflection, and therapy preparation. When things feel overwhelming, Anchor helps you pause, name what is happening, and choose a next step. You can make quick emotional check-ins, practice DBT skills, keep a diary card, and review weekly patterns you may want to bring to therapy. Designed for people who use DBT skills, experience emotional intensity, or want a calmer way to track their week, Anchor keeps the focus simple: notice, stabilize, reflect, and prepare. What you can do with Anchor DBT: β€’ Quick check-ins for emotional intensity, urges, triggers, and skills used β€’ Crisis Mode with grounding skills and support reminders β€’ DBT skill library for moments when you need something practical β€’ Daily diary card for emotions, behaviors, skills, and notes β€’ Weekly report showing recent patterns, top triggers, skills used, and therapy talking points β€’ Therapist-ready PDF exports with Premium β€’ Clear reminders that Anchor is a support tool, not a replacement for therapy or emergency care Anchor DBT is built to be private, calm, and easy to use when your nervous system is already doing a lot. Crisis tools, basic check-ins, DBT skills, and the 7-day report stay free. Anchor DBT is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or crisis line. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Anchor-DBT-35abea70602c8045bf5fca2a81250ece?pvs=12

Screenshots

Couples Therapy Assistant4 screens
AnchorDBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Couples Therapy Assistant at every 4 weeks against AnchorDBT's every 3 months. Couples Therapy Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Couples Therapy Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and AnchorDBT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Couples Therapy Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, AnchorDBT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Couples Therapy Assistant versus AnchorDBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouples Therapy AssistantAnchorDBT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB10 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCouples Therapy Assistance Delivery LLC明霁 谒

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Couples Therapy Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Three Month Subscription$29.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
2 purchases

AnchorDBT

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Couples Therapy Assistant free?
Couples Therapy Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnchorDBT free?
AnchorDBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Couples Therapy Assistant or AnchorDBT have ads?
Neither Couples Therapy Assistant nor AnchorDBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Couples Therapy Assistant or AnchorDBT?
Couples Therapy Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, and AnchorDBT every 3 months. Most recently, Couples Therapy Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and AnchorDBT on October 10, 2026.

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