# Depression Manager vs PsychNotes

The clearest difference is rating: PsychNotes at 4.7 against Depression Manager's 4.0. PsychNotes also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 4). Depression Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PsychNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.49 per year. Depression Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

PsychNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PsychNotes has 209 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Depression Manager's written reviews are positive against 20% of PsychNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Depression Manager ships an update every 6 months, PsychNotes every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Manager | PsychNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-manager/id953308397/reviews) | **[4.7 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychnotes-clinical-pkt-guide/id1318647337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **209** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [@Point of Care](https://appshunter.io/developer/916313675) | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) |

## What reviewers say

### Depression Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-manager/id953308397)

This app helps individuals manage symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder by tracking moods, pain, and medications. Visualize your progress with colorful charts and share data with care providers for better monitoring and understanding of your condition. Access educational resources and earn rewards for consistent use.

**Highlights:** Daily symptom and mood tracking with charts, Medication and treatment management with reminders, Photo upload for visible symptom sharing, Care provider connection for progress monitoring, Educational resources on Depression and MDD, In-app help guides and rewards system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PsychNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psychnotes-clinical-pkt-guide/id1318647337)

This app provides quick access to essential information on DSM-5 disorders, treatments, and psychotropic drugs. It covers documentation, patient education, and includes updated content on telepsychiatry and pandemic-related mental health topics.

**Highlights:** DSM-5 disorders and treatments, Psychotropic drug information, Documentation and patient education, Telepsychiatry and teletherapy, Mental status assessments, Cultural considerations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $22.49 | per year |
| 20% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $23.99 | per year |
| 15% Off-Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $25.49 | per year |
| Psych Notes 1/Y Sub | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Manager free?

Depression Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PsychNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Depression Manager or PsychNotes?

PsychNotes is rated higher. Depression Manager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PsychNotes averages 4.7 from 209 ratings.

### Do Depression Manager or PsychNotes have ads?

PsychNotes shows ads; Depression Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Depression Manager or PsychNotes?

Depression Manager ships an update every 6 months, and PsychNotes every 8 months. Most recently, Depression Manager was updated on November 1, 2026 and PsychNotes on November 2, 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.*