Comparison

VSee Messenger vs TherapyNotes Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VSee Messenger3 screens
TherapyNotes Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VSee Messenger versus TherapyNotes Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVSee MessengerTherapyNotes Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (25 ratings) — better2.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVSeeTherapyNotes

Customer experience

VSee Messenger

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative32.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative55.1%

TherapyNotes Mobile

All ratings35 ratings
Positive25.7%
Neutral17.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral20.8%
Negative70.8%

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

None

VSee Messenger

No in-app purchases

None

TherapyNotes Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VSee Messenger free?
VSee Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TherapyNotes Mobile free?
TherapyNotes Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VSee Messenger or TherapyNotes Mobile?
VSee Messenger is rated higher. VSee Messenger averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while TherapyNotes Mobile averages 2.7 from 35 ratings.
Do VSee Messenger or TherapyNotes Mobile have ads?
Neither VSee Messenger nor TherapyNotes Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VSee Messenger or TherapyNotes Mobile?
VSee Messenger ships an update every 2 months, and TherapyNotes Mobile every 5 weeks. Most recently, VSee Messenger was updated on October 6, 2026 and TherapyNotes Mobile on October 14, 2026.

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