KHR vs BARCS Trial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KHR
This controlled-access survey application ensures data integrity by restricting participation to invited individuals. It is designed for researchers who require precise and actionable insights.
- Controlled access surveys
- Data integrity focus
- Invited participant only
- Precise insights
- Actionable research data
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A controlled-access survey application, this platform prioritizes data integrity by limiting participation to invited individuals. It's built for researchers seeking precise and actionable insights.
BARCS Trial
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This app teaches skills that can change the way you think and feel through brief and interactive exercises. The exercises are based on proven techniques in psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy. Depending on what conditions you are assigned, the app may contain brief and easy-to-follow exercises on any of the following: - Promoting a grateful outlook - Challenging negative thoughts - Living a value-driven life - Problem solving - Savoring positive experiences - Reducing worry - Relaxation techniques - Improving knowledge about mental health This app was created for a University of Virginia research study examining the impact of brief, targeted digital interventions for managing mental health symptoms in cancer survivors. This study was approved by the University of Virginia Institutional Review Board for Social and Behavioral Sciences (#6002). Only individuals enrolled in this study should download and use this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BARCS Trial at 13.0 against KHR's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KHR ships an update fortnightly, BARCS Trial every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | KHR | BARCS Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Laina Enterprises, Inc. | University of Virginia (VA) |
In-app purchases
KHR
No in-app purchases
BARCS Trial
No in-app purchases
