VSee Messenger vs TherapyNotes Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VSee Messenger
Experience secure, high-quality group video calls and instant messaging with low bandwidth usage. Share your screen from desktop or mobile devices, and integrate with other applications. Ideal for both professional collaboration and personal connections.
- 3-way group video chat
- Screen sharing (Mac/PC)
- Instant messaging
- Low bandwidth usage
- End-to-end encryption
- Cross-platform compatibility
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VSee gives you free multi-way group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging, with a clean and simple design. VSee calls are secure, low bandwidth and work great on 3G, 4G and WiFi networks. Features: • 3-way* Group Video Chat: see everyone at once • Screen Sharing: view apps and desktops shared from Mac and PC while video chatting. Pan and zoom. • API for integrating with Telehealth and other applications • Instant Messaging and Group Chat • No Ads! • Works on 3G, 4G and WiFi • Desktop app available on Mac and PC (see below for more info) • Low bandwidth: conserves data usage • Calls are secure: encrypted end-to-end for absolutely no eavesdropping • Switch between front and back cameras * With sufficient bandwidth. VSee serves organizations around the world including IBM, Shell, the US Congress and hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. "We use video where security, performance, and ease of use are absolute requirements. VSee is unmatched by any other tool on the market." -- Michael Helfrich, CEO of Blueforce Development "I travel 90% of the time ... VSee lets me connect to my customers no matter where I am. The video is stunning even over 3G." -- Dan Engle, CEO of AccessAgility "When visiting refugee camps in the most remote places around the world, VSee provides great audio and video every time." -- Greg Millar, UN Refugee Agency (used VSee to share the trials of refugees in Central Africa with people around the world) VSee is built on years of experience helping people work together over video. The same simple, secure and reliable tool we created for business is also great for personal use. We field-tested our iPhone app, fine-tuning the details for a great mobile video experience. VSee for Desktop: VSee also works on the Mac and PC, offering additional collaboration features like file transfer. Group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging work between Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC. Feedback and support: support@vsee.com Like us at http://facebook.com/VSee Follow us at http://twitter.com/VSee
TherapyNotes Mobile
Manage your therapy practice on the go with this secure, HIPAA-compliant companion app. Stay organized with appointment viewing, session reminders, and direct telehealth access. Secure messaging and offline client access enhance efficiency.
- View agenda and upcoming appointments
- Customizable session reminders
- Direct Telehealth session joining
- Offline client details and appointment access
- Secure client and staff messaging
- Biometric login
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Manage your practice on the go with TherapyNotes® Mobile, the secure, HIPAA-compliant companion app to your existing TherapyNotes® account. Designed to help you stay organized, efficient, and connected no matter where your day takes you. The tools you need most, right in your pocket: - View your agenda to keep track of upcoming appointments at a glance - Receive customizable reminders for upcoming sessions and when a session is almost over - Join Telehealth sessions directly from your device - Prep faster with TherapyFuel Session Assist - Review client details and appointments, even when you’re offline - Communicate securely with clients and staff through built-in messaging - Sign in quickly and securely with biometric login - Choose Light or Dark Mode to match your preferences and work comfortably in any setting TherapyNotes® Mobile keeps your day on track with simple, secure features designed to support the way you work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VSee Messenger at 3.7 against TherapyNotes Mobile's 2.7. VSee Messenger also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VSee Messenger holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of VSee Messenger's written reviews are positive against 8% of TherapyNotes Mobile's.
VSee Messenger ships an update every 2 months, TherapyNotes Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VSee Messenger | TherapyNotes Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (25 ratings) — better | 2.7 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better | 8.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VSee | TherapyNotes |
Customer experience
VSee Messenger
TherapyNotes Mobile
Bugs and requests
VSee Messenger
Reported bugs
35 issues- Video feed loses connection
- Video freezes
- Cannot answer incoming calls
- App crashes after updates
- Cannot add users during a call
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- Messages not received in chat
- Cannot access messages in app
- Cannot delete account
- No notifications received
- Unwanted users entering waiting room
- Sign in with Google does not work
- Adding a contact does not work
- Receiving calls does not work
- Email registration not arriving
- App crashes during sign-up
- Error message: 'no internet connection'
- Forgot password link broken ('@')
- App not accepting new users
- App not working on iPhone/iPad
- Login fails, server crashes
- Password reset facility not working
- Cannot log in after resetting password
- VoiceOver support is very poor
- Deleted conversations reappear
- Notification badge doesn't go away
- Chat input field is tiny
- Feedback links are broken
- App frozen at splash/loading screen
- Video or audio failures during sessions
- Cannot share screens from iPad or phone
- Not receiving all messages
- Front screen does not show message notifications
- Not easy to change password
- App crashes when trying to set up account
- Image flickers and pixelates on camera switch
Requested features
11 requests- Add ability to send files
- Improve screen sharing from mobile
- Option for audio-only calls
- Allow full screen video
- Improve chat sync across devices
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- Add dark mode
- Improve notification badge behavior
- Allow landscape mode on iPhone
- Option to set login name and password for auto-login
- Simultaneous login from phone and PC
- Push notifications with disable option
TherapyNotes Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VSee Messenger
No in-app purchases
TherapyNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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