Comparison

Mendro vs CBT Thought Diary

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

Head to head
About

Mendro

Features
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Many of us rarely take time to process our own thoughts. Life moves fast. Constant input from work, social media, messages, and everything else going on around us. When something comes up in our mind, we often just push it aside and keep moving. Over time this can lead to stress, unclear decisions, and mental overload. Mendro helps you create mental space. A place where you can slow down and actually think things through. Speak your thoughts, turn them into clear reflections, and gradually start to see the patterns behind them. Over time you begin to understand what shapes your thinking, your mood, and your decisions. And you gain clarity about what really matters to you. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH MENDRO Speak your thoughts Talk through what’s on your mind and get it out of your head. Turn conversations into a journal Every reflection becomes a structured journal entry you can revisit later. Recognize patterns See recurring themes in your thoughts, emotions, and decisions. Understand yourself better Discover what influences your mood, reactions, and priorities. Build a reflection habit Create a simple routine to regularly make space for your thoughts. WHO MENDRO IS FOR Mendro is built for people who want to understand themselves better. Students Professionals and managers Founders and builders Anyone who wants to think more clearly about their life. Mendro is not therapy and does not replace professional support. It is a structured space for reflection and understanding your own thoughts.

About

CBT Thought Diary

Features
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CBT App is a private Cognitive Behavioral Therapy companion and thought diary designed to help you overcome automatic negative thoughts, manage anxiety, and restore emotional balance in under two minutes. Rooted in evidence-based CBT principles, CBT App guides you through interactive Socratic questioning to identify cognitive distortions and build balanced, realistic perspectives. HOW CBT APP HELPS YOU: Socratic Thought Reframing: Challenge overthinking, catastrophizing, and mental traps. Step-by-step guided questioning helps you examine the evidence behind your thoughts and replace irrational beliefs with rational clarity. Cognitive Distortion Detection: Instantly uncover patterns such as mind reading, all-or-nothing thinking, emotional reasoning, and personalization with clear educational explanations. Emotional Intensity and Relief Tracking: Measure your emotion levels before and after each session to visualize your emotional relief and track your cognitive progress over time. Zero-Knowledge Privacy: Your personal thoughts and journal entries stay 100% private on your device. Your mental health data is never sold, tracked, or shared. Transform how you think, reduce daily stress, and build lasting emotional resilience with CBT App. Medical Disclaimer: CBT App is an educational self-help and thought-tracking tool, not a medical device or healthcare provider. The AI-generated reframing exercises and insights do not replace professional psychiatric evaluation, clinical diagnosis, or therapy. If you are experiencing severe psychological distress, suicidal ideation, or a mental health crisis, please immediately contact your local emergency services or a crisis lifeline. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the selected plan rate. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appdocs.notion.site/CBT-App-Terms-of-Use-3ab74df1b3df802da314e56329114709 Privacy Policy: https://appdocs.notion.site/CBT-App-Privacy-Policy-3ab74df1b3df80148c40fdb0128769b6

Screenshots

Mendro4 screens
CBT Thought Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mendro at 15.1 against CBT Thought Diary's 17.0. 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. Mendro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and CBT Thought Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Mendro versus CBT Thought Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMendroCBT Thought Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size119 MB25 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDENNIS MARVIN ZINKTuncer Tirnavali

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mendro

Subscriptions4
  • Mendro Super Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Mendro Max Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Mendro Super Yearly$129.991 Year
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  • Mendro Max Yearly$349.991 Year
2 purchases

CBT Thought Diary

Subscriptions2
  • CBT Premium$4.997 Days
  • CBT Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Mendro free?
Mendro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBT Thought Diary free?
CBT Thought Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mendro or CBT Thought Diary have ads?
Neither Mendro nor CBT Thought Diary shows ads.

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