# Foxtale vs Between Sessions

The clearest difference is ads: Between Sessions at none against Foxtale's shown. Between Sessions also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Foxtale's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Foxtale sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Between Sessions sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Foxtale against 5.0 for Between Sessions. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Foxtale has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Foxtale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Between Sessions's.

Foxtale ships an update weekly, Between Sessions every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Foxtale | Between Sessions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxtale-mood-tracker-journal/id6742490968/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-sessions-reflect/id6773540441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 254 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bearable Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516477550) | [Ryan Robertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773540443) |

## What reviewers say

### Foxtale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxtale-mood-tracker-journal/id6742490968)

This app helps you understand and manage your emotions through guided journaling and a virtual pet companion. Track your moods, identify feelings, and build healthier mental health habits with interactive visualizations and reflective prompts.

**Highlights:** Guided journaling with reflective prompts, Emotion and mood tracking with visualizations, Self-care pet companion, Mental health insights and lessons, Mindfulness tools for stress relief, Private data storage on device

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Foxtale Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Early adopter) | $24.99 | per year |
| Foxtale Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Between Sessions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-sessions-reflect/id6773540441)

This app helps you make the most of the time between therapy appointments. Track your feelings, jot down notes, prepare for sessions, and reflect on insights. It's designed to be private and adaptable, especially for neurodivergent users.

**Highlights:** Guided 90-second check-ins, Quick note-taking, Session preparation tools, Post-session reflection, Homework tracking with reminders, Pattern analysis, Neurodivergent-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foxtale free?

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

### Is Between Sessions free?

Between Sessions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Foxtale or Between Sessions?

Between Sessions is rated higher. Foxtale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Between Sessions averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Foxtale or Between Sessions have ads?

Foxtale shows ads; Between Sessions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Foxtale or Between Sessions?

Foxtale ships an update weekly, and Between Sessions every 3 days. Most recently, Foxtale was updated on October 17, 2026 and Between Sessions on September 24, 2026.

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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.*