Comparison

Therapy Journal vs Koala

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

Head to head
About

Therapy Journal

This app helps you remember key insights from therapy sessions, track your mood over time, and prepare for future appointments. It offers session summaries, transcripts, and short educational reads to support your personal growth journey.

Highlights
  • Session note-taking
  • Mood tracking
  • Session transcripts
  • Smart session summaries
  • Educational content
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Couchy: Therapy Notes Therapy can be powerful, but it’s easy to forget what you talked about the moment you leave the room. Couchy helps you keep track of your therapy journey, remember key breakthroughs, and stay prepared between sessions. Capture what matters, track how you feel over time, and turn insights into real progress. Remember every session Save what you discussed, key insights, next steps, and anything you want to bring up next time. Everything stays organized, so you can always revisit it later. Stay prepared between sessions Thoughts don’t only show up in therapy. Add quick notes whenever something comes up, collect topics you want to discuss, and walk into your next session with clarity. Track how you feel over time Check in with your mood between sessions and start noticing patterns. See what affects you most and how your progress changes week to week. Record and revisit with transcripts Prefer not to type? Record your session and generate an automatic transcript so you can revisit important moments later. Get instant session summaries Use smart summaries to highlight themes, patterns, and action steps in seconds. It’s a simple way to reflect and stay on track. Learn between sessions Explore short, practical reads that help you build skills and support your growth between appointments. Couchy is designed to feel calm, simple, and easy to use. Whether you’re in therapy, coaching, or personal growth work, it gives you one place to keep your journey clear and consistent. Download Couchy and turn therapy into progress. Privacy Policy: https://paytaktech.com/Apps/Couchy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Koala

Features
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Your morning alarm goes off. You grab your phone to check the time... and suddenly it's noon and you've been doom-scrolling for 3 hours. Sound familiar? Meet Koala. The screen time app that's actually fun to use - because breaking up with your phone shouldn't feel like a breakup. ► WHAT REAL USERS ARE SAYING ◀ "Downloaded this to block TikTok for an hour. It's been 3 weeks and I've read 4 books. Send help (actually don't, I'm thriving)" - Emma "The 'dopamine slot machine broke' message made me laugh so hard I forgot I was trying to open Instagram" - Jake "My screen time went from 8 hours to 2 hours. My boss thinks I got a promotion. I just got a koala." - Sarah "Finally an app that doesn't guilt-trip me. It just shows me a sad koala and honestly that hits different." - Mike ► WHY KOALA WORKS ◀ Be more present with friends and family Actually finish that book you started 6 months ago Sleep better without late-night scrolling Feel accomplished instead of anxious Rediscover hobbies you forgot you loved ► FEATURES ◀ Set App Limits for Your Most Distracting Apps You know that one app that steals hours from your life? Set how long you can use it and how many times you can open it. When you hit your limit, Koala steps in with a gentle (and hilarious) reminder that the "dopamine slot machine broke." Schedule Your Focus Sessions Your gym sessions got more disciplined with scheduled blocking. Set start and end times for your most productive hours - whether that's 9pm-6am to protect your sleep, or 9am-12pm for deep work. Koala handles the rest. Or Just Block Now Need to focus RIGHT NOW? One tap and your distracting apps are blocked. Perfect for when you need to cram for that exam or actually reply to those emails. AI-Powered Focus Score Your personal focus score shows exactly how your day is going. Watch your koala transform from zen to scattered based on your phone usage. It's like a mood ring, but for your productivity. Koala Insights See which app is stealing your attention this hour, which one you keep picking up, and which one won't stop buzzing you. Knowledge is power. Track Your Progress Detailed charts show where your time actually goes. Daily and weekly breakdowns help you spot patterns and make changes. Maintain Streaks & Earn Eucalyptus Leaves Complete sessions to earn eucalyptus leaves. Maintain streaks by completing at least one session daily. Because who doesn't want to feed a virtual koala? Private and Safe Your data never leaves your device. We use Apple's official Screen Time APIs - no sketchy workarounds, no data harvesting. Your browsing history is YOUR business. *All features described above require a paid subscription* ► CONTACT US ◀ Questions? Koala things to share? koala@threesixlabs.org ► TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS ◀ https://koala.threesixlabs.org/terms https://koala.threesixlabs.org/privacy https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Therapy Journal4 screens
Koala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Koala at 18.2 against Therapy Journal's 26.1. 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. Therapy Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Koala sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Therapy Journal versus Koala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTherapy JournalKoala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperERSAH ATMACAThreeSix Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Therapy Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Couchy Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Couchy Annual$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Koala

Subscriptions2
  • Koala Pro$29.991 Year
  • Koala Pro - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Therapy Journal free?
Therapy Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koala free?
Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Therapy Journal or Koala have ads?
Neither Therapy Journal nor Koala shows ads.

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