Comparison

DBT vs Tether

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

Head to head
About

DBT

This app provides a personal companion for mental health, helping users apply DBT skills, regulate emotions, and build inner strength. It offers guided mindfulness, interactive skills, and crisis support in a secure space.

Highlights
  • Guided audio mindfulness practices
  • Interactive DBT skills and worksheets
  • Smart skill recommendations
  • Daily routine planner
  • Crisis support hub with AI chat
  • Mood journal 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/

About

Tether

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Tether is a DBT skills companion built for teens — designed to work alongside therapy, not replace it. Whether you're learning Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for the first time or reinforcing what you're already working on, Tether makes it easier to actually use these skills when it matters. WHAT'S INSIDE Skill Library 18 real DBT skills across Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness — each explained in plain language, with clear steps and realistic time estimates. In the Moment When things feel like too much, get straight to a skill that can actually help — no digging through menus. Diary Card Track your emotions, urges, and which skills you used each day. See real trends over time, not just how today felt. Cope Ahead Planning for something hard? Pick the skills you want ready, get a gentle reminder, and reflect on how it went afterward. Share With a Parent (Optional) If you want support at home, choose exactly which skills a parent can see — never your private notes or check-ins, unless you choose to share those too. Therapist-Ready Export Generate a clean summary of your week to bring to your next session, with one tap. Crisis Resources Real, immediate access to 988, Crisis Text Line, and more — always available, no login required. BUILT WITH REAL DBT PRINCIPLES Tether isn't a replacement for therapy, and it's not a crisis service. It's a practice space for skills you're already learning — built to fit into an actual teenage life. Free to download, with a 7-day free trial for Tether Plus (personalized skill recommendations, full Diary Card history, and more). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DBT4 screens
Tether4 screens

Verdict

The call

DBT and Tether are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DBT sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tether sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBT ships an update fortnightly, Tether every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DBT versus Tether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBTTether
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTIMO SCHOLZ-FRITSCHGolden Sunset Studios LLC

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Tether

Subscriptions4
  • Tether Plus7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Tether Family7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Tether Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Tether Family7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is DBT free?
DBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DBT or Tether have ads?
Neither DBT nor Tether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBT or Tether?
DBT ships an update fortnightly, and Tether every 3 weeks. Most recently, DBT was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tether on October 29, 2026.

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