Comparison

Triggered! vs DBT

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

Head to head
About

Triggered!

Understand and manage your emotional reactions to everyday situations. This app helps you identify feelings, log triggers, and visualize patterns to develop healthier responses and track your personal growth.

Highlights
  • Log emotional triggers step-by-step
  • Identify core emotions
  • Visualize trigger patterns
  • AI-assisted journaling
  • Personalized AI reflections
  • AI weekly recap
  • Track personal growth
Features
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Discover the power of self-awareness with Triggered!, your personal companion for navigating emotional triggers. Designed for anyone seeking to understand their emotional landscape, Triggered! provides a structured, supportive space to log, analyze, and transform your reactions. Stop wondering why certain situations throw you off balance. With our intuitive, step-by-step logging process, you can quickly capture what's happening in the moment: Identify the Feeling: Start by selecting the core emotion you're experiencing, from anger to anxiety. Log the Trigger: Detail what happened, the story your brain told you, and what you did next. Visualize Your Patterns: Use the Dashboard and Calendar to see your trigger history at a glance, identifying recurring feelings and situations over time. Unlock AI Superpowers with a Premium Subscription: Take your self-discovery to the next level with our integrated AI features. AI-Assisted Journaling: Feeling stuck? Let our AI Helper gently suggest ways to articulate your brain's story or propose constructive next steps as you log a new trigger. AI Reflections: For any past trigger, get a personalized AI reflection that analyzes how you handled the situation and offers compassionate, actionable advice for what you could do differently next time. AI Weekly Recap: Receive a personalized summary of your week's triggers, highlighting patterns and suggesting relevant coping techniques to support your growth. Whether you're familiar with concepts from CBT and DBT or are just beginning your self-awareness journey, Triggered! is built to help you: Interrupt the Cycle: Build the crucial pause between a trigger and your reaction. Gain Clarity: Understand the narratives your mind creates during emotional moments. Develop Healthier Habits: Explore and implement more mindful and effective responses. Track Your Growth: See your progress over time through reflections and data. Your privacy is paramount. Your personal logs are your own. The AI features are designed to provide insight without judgment, acting as a supportive tool in your pocket. Download Triggered! today and start turning your triggers into triumphs. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DBT

This app provides tools and guided practices based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help users manage emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. It offers features like mindfulness exercises, skill-building worksheets, a crisis hub, and a mood journal.

Highlights
  • Guided audio mindfulness practices
  • Interactive DBT skills worksheets
  • Personalized skill recommendations
  • Daily routine planner
  • All-in-one crisis support hub
  • Customizable skills and practices
  • Mood journaling and reflection
  • PDF export of entries
Features
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Find calm, clarity, and control – exactly when you need it. DBT-Mind is your personal companion for mental health. The app helps you apply DBT skills, regulate emotions, and build inner strength – whether you are in therapy or on your own journey. Get practical support – from mindfulness practices to crisis tools – all in a safe and thoughtfully designed space. Based on DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach for improving emotion regulation, stress management, and personal growth. DBT-Mind brings these effective methods into your daily life – with guided practice, reflection, and crisis support. What you’ll find in the app Guided Audio Practices Calming mindfulness exercises for grounding, stress relief, and emotional balance – simple and accessible anytime. Interactive Skills & Worksheets Learn and strengthen DBT skills with clear, practical exercises. Smart Skill Recommendations Receive personalized suggestions based on your patterns – whether dealing with morning stress, evening tension, or specific situations. Daily Routine Planner Create weekly routines and build healthy habits – from mindful mornings to evening reflections. All-in-One Crisis Hub Everything you need in critical moments in one place: • Crisis thermometer to check your state • Step-by-step crisis plans • Quick access to emergency skills • AI-powered chat for instant support Add Your Own Skills & Practices Personalize the app with your own helpful techniques and strategies. Mood Journal & Reflection Track your emotions, notice patterns, and practice mindful awareness without pressure. PDF Exports Create professional reports of your entries – for sharing with your therapist or for your own overview. Privacy Comes First Your sensitive data is encrypted and always under your control – nothing is shared without your consent. Who is DBT-Mind for? • Anyone learning or deepening DBT skills • People experiencing intense emotions, anxiety, or crises • Those seeking practical everyday support • Therapists & coaches supporting clients between sessions Why users trust DBT-Mind • Calming, intuitive design • No ads, no distractions • Available in English & German • Customizable content & personal entries • Based on proven therapeutic methods • Secure data storage Mental health – personally supported. Whether reflecting on your day, managing intense emotions, or facing a crisis – DBT-Mind guides you with clarity, compassion, and structure. Strengthen your resilience – step by step. Download DBT-Mind now and begin building your personal mental health toolkit. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Triggered!4 screens
DBT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Triggered! at 5.0 against DBT's 4.0. DBT's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Triggered! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DBT sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Triggered! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DBT has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Triggered! versus DBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriggered!DBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler BerndtTIMO SCHOLZ-FRITSCH

Customer experience

Triggered!

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DBT

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Triggered!

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$5.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$59.991 Year
5 purchases

DBT

Subscriptions5
  • DBT-Mind Premium (weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • DBT-Mind Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • DBT-Mind Premium (Monthly)$9.491 Month
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  • DBT-Mind Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • DBT-Mind Premium (Annual)$54.991 Year

Questions

Is Triggered! free?
Triggered! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DBT free?
DBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Triggered! or DBT?
Triggered! is rated higher. Triggered! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DBT averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Triggered! or DBT have ads?
Neither Triggered! nor DBT shows ads.

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