Thought Tracker CBT vs Become Obsidian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thought Tracker CBT
This app guides you through structured reflection to understand and reframe stressful thoughts, fostering healthier self-talk. It helps identify emotional patterns and build balanced perspectives for managing anxiety, worry, and overwhelm.
- Guided thought records
- Quick emotional check-ins
- Reality checks for predictions
- Insights into emotional patterns
- Private, local-first journaling
- Gentle reflection reminders
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Thought Tracker helps you slow down racing thoughts, understand emotional patterns, and build healthier self-talk through guided reflection. Inspired by cognitive behavioral techniques, Thought Tracker gives you a private space to record stressful thoughts, check the evidence behind them, and reframe them with more balanced perspectives. Whether you are working through anxiety, worry, negative self-talk, stress, or everyday overwhelm, Thought Tracker helps turn scattered thoughts into clear, structured reflections. NEW IN THIS VERSION Pattern Tally Notice a thinking pattern showing up? Tap once to count it, with no writing needed. Watch your week take shape on Home and in Insights. Patterns in Your Own Words Rename thinking patterns to match the words you use in therapy, or switch to simpler words with one tap. Body Map When feelings are hard to put into words, tap where you notice them on the body and pick what fits. FEATURES Guided Thought Records Capture the situation, automatic thought, emotions, evidence, thinking patterns, a balanced view, and before and after ratings in a simple step by step flow. Quick Check-Ins When you do not have time for a full entry, quickly log what you are feeling, where you feel it, and what is on your mind. Reality Checks Challenge predictions, worries, and assumptions by tracking what you expected and what actually happened. Insights and Patterns Review trends in emotions, thinking patterns, tally counts, where in your body you feel distress, and distress over time so you can better understand what affects your well-being. Guided Packs Focused prompts for anxiety, relationships, self-compassion, reality testing, and brave next steps. Reminders That Fit Your Day Set reminders to pause, reflect, and practice healthier thinking habits. Private by Design Your journal stays on your device. No account, no ads, and no sale of personal information. Optional backup, export, and App Lock with PIN and Face ID. FREE AND PLUS Quick Check-Ins, Full Thought Records, the Pattern Tally, the body map, renaming thinking patterns, Insights, and a daily reminder are free. Thought Tracker Plus is a one-time purchase that adds Reality Checks, advanced reminders, advanced Insights, export, backup, App Lock, and your own custom thinking patterns. Guided packs are sold separately or as a bundle. Thought Tracker can support your self-care routine, therapy homework, journaling practice, or personal growth work. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, or emergency support. If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or someone else, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately. Start building a clearer relationship with your thoughts today.
Become Obsidian
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Obsidian is the companion app for members of becomeobsidian.com — a private order for ambitious men who refuse to drift alone. The website is the command center. This app is the companion. It answers three questions in under five seconds: Who needs me? What matters today? What should I do next? THE DAILY CHECK-IN One tap to keep your word. Thirty seconds a day to stay honest with yourself and your brothers. YOUR POD See who showed up, who needs support, and gather at the Campfire. Real accountability with a small circle of men who have your back. THE FORGE Track progression across the seven pillars — Body, Mind, Faith, Mission, Discipline, Brotherhood, Wealth. Complete quests, clear Boss Battles, run Deep Work sessions, and rank up from E-Rank to Monarch. THE NETWORK Find your brothers in the directory, stay connected through calls and letters, and see the web of contribution across the Order. WEEKLY REVIEW Face the reckoning. Log your biggest win, where you fell short, and the lesson — and watch the seven pillars move. Obsidian is invite-only. Membership is arranged at becomeobsidian.com. This app is for existing members to sign in and engage with their pod, their rituals, and their progression. Quiet confidence, not loud motivation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Become Obsidian at none against Thought Tracker CBT's 8. Thought Tracker CBT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Thought Tracker CBT sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Become Obsidian asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Thought Tracker CBT | Become Obsidian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lobster Claw Software LLC | PULSEOS LLC |
In-app purchases
Thought Tracker CBT
- Anxiety Toolkit$4.99
- Relationships Pack$4.99
- Self-Compassion Pack$4.99
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- Reality Testing Toolkit$4.99
- Brave Steps Pack$4.99
- Thought Tracker Plus$9.99
- All Guided Packs Bundle$19.99
- Unlock Everything$24.99
Become Obsidian
No in-app purchases
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