# Supplemental vs PathwayNotes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Supplemental at freemium against PathwayNotes's subscription. PathwayNotes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supplemental sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and PathwayNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Supplemental against 5.0 for PathwayNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

Supplemental ships an update every 11 days, PathwayNotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supplemental | PathwayNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supplemental-therapy-journal/id6757550541/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathwaynotes/id6763904916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 54 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Mills](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864812312) | [Minds Awakened LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895550727) |

## What reviewers say

### Supplemental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supplemental-therapy-journal/id6757550541)

Capture thoughts and build positive habits with AI-powered suggestions. This app helps you track emotional patterns, reinforce insights, and offers a guided phone lockout for focused reflection.

**Highlights:** Voice and text reflection recording, AI-generated habit suggestions, Emotional pattern tracking, Guided phone lockout mode, Insight reinforcement, Pro features: Insight Mode, Session Briefs, AI micro-practices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supplemental Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Supplemental Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


### PathwayNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathwaynotes/id6763904916)

This app provides a secure platform for counselors to connect with clients between sessions. Clients can journal, track moods, and receive AI-generated reflections, while clinicians gain insights and progress summaries to prepare for appointments.

**Highlights:** AI-powered journal insights, Secure in-app messaging, Client assessments, Progress summaries, Voice journaling with transcription, HIPAA-compliant encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly | $79.00 | per month |
| Practice Monthly | $79.00 | per month |
| Practice Annually | $819.00 | per year |
| Starter Annually | $819.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supplemental free?

Supplemental is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PathwayNotes free?

PathwayNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Supplemental or PathwayNotes?

Supplemental and PathwayNotes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Supplemental or PathwayNotes have ads?

Supplemental shows ads; PathwayNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Supplemental or PathwayNotes?

Supplemental ships an update every 11 days, and PathwayNotes weekly. Most recently, Supplemental was updated on October 10, 2026 and PathwayNotes on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*