JustThoughts vs Open Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JustThoughts
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A simple, minimal compulsion logger for OCD. - Track your compulsions day-to-day to measure progress on your ERP (Exposure Response Therapy) journey. - All data stays on-device, offline and accessible only to you. - No ads, subscriptions or data collection. This app does not substitute for therapy, nor does it provide any medical or mental health treatment advice.
Open Step
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OpenStep is a self-guided therapeutic app for people living with OCD. Built on CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). 22-Step Exposure Ladder Your recovery starts where you are. A graduated system takes you from standing at your door to riding public transport and visiting a cinema โ at your own pace. Each step includes instructions, duration guidance, and encouragement. AI-Powered Cognitive Reframing Anxiety lies. OpenStep uses AI to identify cognitive distortions like catastrophizing, fortune telling, and all-or-nothing thinking. Catch the patterns your mind uses to keep you stuck - a core skill in CBT for OCD. Daily Affirmations 7 categories crafted for the unique challenges of agoraphobia โ brave days, setback days, being far from home, navigating crowds, and more. Structured Practice Sessions Every practice follows a 5-phase model: Plan โ Stay โ Notice โ Return โ Reflect. Track anxiety before and after, record what your mind predicted versus what actually happened, and watch evidence of your progress grow. Growth Journal Capture reflections, track anxiety patterns, and build a personal record of recovery. Daily Check-Ins A gentle morning notification invites you to set your focus โ keeping your CBT practice consistent and momentum steady. Why OpenStep? โข Evidence-based CBT approach to OCD โข Self-paced โ no therapist required โข Warm, calming design โ not clinical โข AI-assisted thought analysis โข 49+ handcrafted affirmations โข Journaling and progress tracking Terms of Use: https://www.faravaree-lab.com/terms-of-use
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JustThoughts at none against Open Step's 11. JustThoughts also leads on ads (none vs shown). Open Step's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Open Step sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. JustThoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
JustThoughts ships an update every 8 days, Open Step every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JustThoughts | Open Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joshua Nies | Faravaree lab |
In-app purchases
JustThoughts
No in-app purchases
Open Step
- OpenStep Pro โ Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Weekly Access$4.997 Days
- OpenStep Pro โ Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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- OpenStep Pro โ Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- OpenStep Pro โ Yearly (Special)3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- OpenStep Pro โ Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- OpenStep Pro โ Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
- OpenStep Pro โ Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Yearly$59.991 Year
- Yearly$119.991 Year
- AI Recovery Report$24.99






