Go!DBT vs Tether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Go!DBT
This app provides over 65 evidence-based DBT skills for managing intense emotions, tracking progress, and building coping mechanisms. It includes guided practice, a daily diary card for mood tracking, and quizzes to reinforce learning. The app offers mindfulness exercises and meditation sessions to enhance emotional resilience.
- 65+ DBT skills
- Daily diary card
- Guided practice
- DBT quizzes
- Meditation sessions
- Progress tracking
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Struggling to manage intense emotions? You're not alone. Go!DBT puts 65+ evidence-based DBT therapy skills in your pocket - so you can practice anytime, track your progress, and build real coping skills at your own pace. Whether you're in therapy or working on yourself, this app meets you where you are. YOUR COMPLETE DBT TOOLKIT * 65+ skills across all 4 DBT modules * Mindfulness - Stay present instead of spiraling * Distress Tolerance - Get through crisis without making it worse * Emotion Regulation - Understand and manage what you feel * Interpersonal Effectiveness - Communicate without burning bridges * Step-by-step guided practice for every skill * Track your mastery and build streaks DAILY DIARY CARD * Track emotions, urges, and skills used every day * Spot patterns in your moods over time * Built-in crisis detection - the app checks in when you're struggling * Works offline - always accessible DBT QUIZ * Daily scenarios to test and reinforce your knowledge * Track your scores and see how much you've grown * Fresh questions every day GUIDED MEDITATION * Crisis resilience meditation * Daily mindfulness reset * Quick breathing exercises * 4 calming soundscapes: Ocean, Rain, Nature, Fire * Flexible durations from 5 to 90 minutes PROGRESS & INSIGHTS * Skill mastery levels * Practice streaks and milestones * Mood trends and wellness snapshots * See your growth over time PRIVATE & SECURE * Your mental health data stays yours * Secure cloud storage with encryption * Zero third-party data sharing * Full account deletion available GO PREMIUM Free version includes introductory skills. Premium unlocks: * All 65+ DBT skills across every module * All meditation sessions and soundscapes * Advanced analytics and mood trends * Unlimited diary entries * Data export for your therapist * Priority support 7-day free trial - Cancel anytime. PERFECT FOR * Anyone learning DBT in therapy * Managing anxiety, stress, or intense emotions * Building daily mindfulness habits * Personal growth and emotional resilience IMPORTANT Go! DBT is a self-help tool that complements professional care. It does not replace therapy or medical treatment. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, contact 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. SUPPORT Email: support@copingmind.com Privacy: https://copingmind.com/#privacypolicy Terms: https://copingmind.com/#terms
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Go!DBT at every 9 days against Tether's every 3 weeks. Tether's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Go!DBT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.
Go!DBT ships an update every 9 days, Tether every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go!DBT | Tether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Coping Mind LLC | Golden Sunset Studios LLC |
In-app purchases
Go!DBT
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Tether
- 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









