Comparison

PTSD vs PTSDQ

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

Head to head
About

PTSD

This app helps manage the effects of trauma with daily tracking and evidence-based tools. It aims to reduce symptoms like flashbacks and anxiety while improving focus and emotional balance. Gain data-driven insights and personalized structure for mental health recovery.

Highlights
  • Fast symptom logging
  • Mood, sleep, and medication tracking
  • Smart analytics and insights
  • Exportable progress reports
  • Personalized reminders
  • Structured journaling
  • Secure health records
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Presta PTSD Tracker helps you manage the lasting effects of trauma by turning daily tracking into progress and understanding. It combines evidence-based tools to reduce flashbacks, anxiety, nightmares, and hypervigilance while improving focus, sleep, and emotional balance. Built for those living with trauma, Presta helps you regain control of your mental health with data-driven insights and personalized structure. Reclaim Control Over PTSD - Fast, easy symptom logging - Record panic attacks, intrusive memories, dissociation episodes, or stress triggers in seconds. Recognize patterns behind your emotional and physical responses. - Mood, sleep, and medication tracking - See how rest, treatment, and routines affect your symptoms and overall mental health. - Smart analytics and insights - Visual dashboards reveal correlations between sleep quality, stress levels, and symptom intensity, helping you identify what supports your recovery. - Exportable progress reports - Generate detailed PDF or CSV summaries to share with your therapist, psychologist, or physician for more effective treatment planning. - Personalized reminders - Set reminders for journaling, mindfulness exercises, medication intake, or therapy appointments to stay consistent in your self-care routine. - Advanced journaling - Use structured notes and reflections to document flashbacks, grounding techniques, or thoughts after therapy sessions. - Secure health records - Store sensitive data safely with end-to-end encryption and optional Face ID or Touch ID for privacy and peace of mind. Built for Everyday Use - Clean, minimal interface designed to reduce overwhelm and encourage daily tracking. - Apple Health integration - Sync sleep, activity, and mindfulness data to connect physical and emotional wellness in one place. - Goal tracking - Define mental health goals such as improving sleep or reducing panic frequency and monitor your progress over time. - Correlation detection - Identify how environmental factors, routines, or medications impact your symptoms and recovery outcomes. - Cloud backup - Keep your data safely stored and accessible across multiple devices. - Offline mode - Record entries anytime without needing an internet connection. - Frequent updates - Benefit from continuous feature improvements and refinements to ensure the best tracking experience. Go Beyond Symptom Tracking - Personalized PTSD management plan - Follow guided plans that help manage avoidance, insomnia, flashbacks, and anxiety triggers step by step. - Educational content - Access curated mental health articles and coping strategies for trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and grounding techniques. - Health diary - Combine notes, habits, and daily logs in one secure personal health journal to gain a complete view of your well-being. - Integrations with fitness and mindfulness tools - Track how physical activity, breathing exercises, or meditation influence stress and symptom reduction. - Care coordination - Use your reports and insights to collaborate better with healthcare professionals and improve treatment outcomes. Start Building Stability Today Setup is simple - download, personalize, and begin tracking your journey within minutes. Choose a flexible subscription plan that fits your needs and manage it directly through the Apple Store. Every feature is built to help you understand your symptoms, manage your triggers, and reclaim balance in your daily life. Presta turns awareness into recovery by helping you monitor progress, improve communication with your care team, and strengthen resilience one entry at a time. Start your path to calm, confidence, and control today. Any insights provided by Presta PTSD Tracker do not constitute medical advice. The app is designed for tracking purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PTSDQ

Features
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This app is a personal wellness self-check tool for awareness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Results are for personal reference — consult a healthcare professional for medical concerns. PTSDQ is a self-check app designed to help you understand your emotional and physiological responses related to post-traumatic stress. Using advanced PPG (photoplethysmography) technology through your phone's camera, PTSDQ measures your heart rate variability (HRV) to provide insights into your stress response patterns. KEY FEATURES: - HRV-based stress response self-check using your phone's rear camera - Standardized PTSD self-assessment questionnaires (PC-PTSD-5, PCL-5) - Real-time heart rate and HRV measurement via PPG - Personalized wellness insights and trend tracking - Educational resources about trauma and stress responses - Privacy-first: all biometric data processed on-device only HOW IT WORKS: 1. Place your fingertip over the rear camera with the flashlight on 2. The app measures subtle changes in blood flow to calculate your heart rate and HRV 3. Complete standardized questionnaires about your experiences 4. Receive personalized wellness insights based on your combined results IMPORTANT: - This app is for personal awareness only - It is not a substitute for professional evaluation - If you are in crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis hotline - Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health concerns Privacy: All PPG data is processed on-device. No biometric data is stored or transmitted.

Screenshots

PTSD4 screens
PTSDQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PTSDQ at none against PTSD's 14. PTSDQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). PTSD's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PTSD sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. PTSDQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PTSD versus PTSDQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTSDPTSDQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB31 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDigital TherapeuticsHeuk Kim

In-app purchases

13 purchases

PTSD

Subscriptions12
  • steady pass$4.951 Month
  • easy pass$7.997 Days
  • weather max$9.993 Months
Show 9 more
  • flex pass$18.991 Month
  • carey ai max$19.991 Month
  • smart pass2 variants$19.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • limited sale$29.991 Year
  • select pass$34.991 Year
  • your free pass3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • free access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • carey ai credits$8.99
None

PTSDQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTSD free?
PTSD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTSDQ free?
PTSDQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTSD or PTSDQ have ads?
PTSDQ shows ads; PTSD does not.

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