Comparison

5Fold Life vs CBT+

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

Head to head
About

5Fold Life

Features
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5Fold helps you understand the divine blueprint of who you are and how you lead. Rooted in Ephesians 4:11-13, the app reveals your primary and secondary spiritual profiles—Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Pastoral, and Teaching—so you can serve, lead, and grow with clarity. Whether you’re exploring your faith, leading a ministry, or guiding a team, 5Fold offers insights that go beyond personality tests. Discover how your God-given gifts shape your communication, leadership, and relationships. Know your design. Live your purpose. Download 5Fold and start walking in the calling God placed within you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CBT+

Features
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy! Practice evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track your moods, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build healthier mental habits. Keep your reflections private, find calm with guided breathing exercises, and stay in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac—no account signup required. Features: Thought diary Mood analytics Breathing exercises Guided CBT tools Sync with iCloud between iPhone, iPad, and Mac FaceID or passcode lock No account signup required • Guided Thought Records: Work through structured CBT exercises to identify thinking traps, review evidence, and create more balanced thoughts. • Mood Trends: Discover patterns in your emotions with clear visualizations, weekly summaries, and meaningful insights. • Breathing & Mindfulness Tools: Calm your nervous system with guided breathing exercises designed for stress relief and emotional reset. • Complete Customization: Personalize your space with accent colors, immersive themes, and a modular dashboard. • Privacy & Security: Secure your most personal reflections with FaceID/Passcode and private iCloud syncing. • Data Portability: Export your entries to CSV anytime and maintain control over your data. • Progress Metrics: Track emotional patterns, exercise completion, and other helpful signals that support your well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you interrupt negative thought cycles and strengthen the mental habits that lead to greater resilience, balance, and peace of mind. Stop feeling stuck in old patterns and start building healthier ways to think and respond. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

5Fold Life4 screens
CBT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CBT+ at every 8 days against 5Fold Life's every 2 months. 5Fold Life's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 5Fold Life sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CBT+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5Fold Life ships an update every 2 months, CBT+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
5Fold Life versus CBT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5Fold LifeCBT+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer5Fold Life LLCMelissa Chan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

5Fold Life

Subscriptions2
  • 5Fold Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • 5Fold Pro Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

CBT+

Subscriptions2
  • CBT Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CBT Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • CBT Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is 5Fold Life free?
5Fold Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBT+ free?
CBT+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 5Fold Life or CBT+ have ads?
Neither 5Fold Life nor CBT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 5Fold Life or CBT+?
5Fold Life ships an update every 2 months, and CBT+ every 8 days. Most recently, 5Fold Life was updated on October 16, 2026 and CBT+ on October 3, 2026.

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