BetterHelp vs NOCD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BetterHelp
Access professional mental health support from licensed therapists. Connect via messaging or live sessions, and join educational webinars. Find personalized guidance for various challenges.
- 30,000+ licensed therapists
- Therapist matching
- Unlimited messaging
- Live video/phone sessions
- Group webinars
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BETTERHELP: NOW WITH INSURANCE BetterHelp makes it easy to connect with a licensed therapist online, whether you use insurance or choose self-pay. With insurance options now available, eligible members may access therapy with an average copay of $23 per session. Answer a few questions and get matched with a licensed therapist from our community of over 35,000 based on your needs, preferences, and location. ------------------------------------------- WHY BETTERHELP? ------------------------------------------- • Insurance options now available • Average copay of $23 per session for eligible members • Over 35,000 licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists • Match with a therapist based on your needs, preferences, and location • Message your therapist anytime • Schedule weekly live video or phone sessions • Access educational group webinars • Use BetterHelp with or without insurance PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, TAILORED TO YOU Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference. BetterHelp matches you with a licensed therapist based on your goals, preferences, and location. You can message your therapist anytime and schedule live sessions from wherever you are, online. LICENSED AND TRAINED THERAPISTS BetterHelp therapists are licensed professionals with at least 3 years and 1,000 hours of hands-on experience. Our network includes psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other similarly credentialed providers. All of our therapists hold a Master’s Degree or a Doctoral Degree in their respective fields and have been qualified and certified by their state professional board, having completed the necessary education, exams, training, and practice. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? BetterHelp now offers a wide variety of insurance options. Your cost may vary based on your plan, provider availability, deductible status, and coverage. Eligible members may have an average copay of $23 per session. Not using insurance? Individual self-pay plans typically range from $70 to $100 per week, billed every 4 weeks, and may vary based on location, preferences, and therapist availability. Your membership includes messaging and weekly live sessions and you can cancel at any time for any reason."
NOCD
Access online therapy and support for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Get matched with a licensed therapist specializing in ERP therapy and utilize tools and community support between sessions to manage your condition.
- Online OCD therapy sessions
- Matched with licensed OCD therapist
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy
- Therapist messaging
- OCD therapy tools
- Support groups
- Community interaction
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NOCD offers online OCD therapy and in-between session support, right in the NOCD platform. Get matched with a licensed OCD therapist in your state and do live, face-to-face video sessions with a therapist trained in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD. NOCD was created by people with OCD, along with some of the world's top experts. Online therapy sessions with an OCD specialist: - Match with an OCD therapist who fits your preferences - Personalize your OCD treatment plan - Do live video sessions with a therapist who specializes in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard treatment for OCD Additional support between sessions: - Use OCD therapy tools 24/7 - Message your therapist anytime - Interact with a community who knows what you’re going through - Dozens of weekly support groups with others in NOCD Therapy WHAT IS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)? OCD is a common psychiatric disorder that involves repetitive, unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety, and compulsive behaviors done in an attempt to reduce this anxiety. Commonly misunderstood as nothing more than a personality quirk, OCD usually involves intense distress and can become completely debilitating when left untreated. IS NOCD THERAPY EFFECTIVE? NOCD live video therapy has been shown to be as effective as face-to-face therapy. Our model has been backed by research from the Columbia University Medical Center, which found a reduction in OCD severity by an average of 40% in 8 weeks of NOCD Therapy. WHO ARE NOCD THERAPISTS? NOCD’s extensive therapist network includes licensed counselors, psychologists, and social workers. Every NOCD Therapist receives specialty training in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective OCD treatment. All NOCD therapists are managed by our clinical leadership team of experts who have 20+ years of experience treating OCD and have designed some of the world’s top OCD treatment programs. IS NOCD SECURE? Our services are powered by AWS and Aptible, both of which are fully SOC2 and HIPAA compliant. Your therapy data is stored in our EHR that also complies with all HIPAA requirements. All medical notes and records are only accessible by you and your therapist. Furthermore, in addition to internal privacy safeguards, we regularly enlist security researchers to assess our services for vulnerabilities. For more information, find our complete Privacy Policy at https://www.treatmyocd.com/privacy-policy/, and Terms of Use at https://www.treatmyocd.com/terms/ Download the NOCD app today and schedule a free phone call with our care team to learn how we can help you regain your life from OCD.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NOCD at free with in-app purchases against BetterHelp's subscription. NOCD also leads on ads (none vs shown). BetterHelp's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BetterHelp against 4.9 for NOCD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterHelp has 149K ratings behind it against 17K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of BetterHelp's written reviews are positive against 61% of NOCD's.
BetterHelp ships an update monthly, NOCD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BetterHelp | NOCD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (149K ratings) | 4.9 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149K — better | 17K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BetterHelp | NOCD INC |
Customer experience
BetterHelp
NOCD
User reviews
BetterHelp
From 149K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient and accessible therapy
- 🚀 Quick matching with therapists
- 💬 Ability to message therapist anytime
- 📝 Helpful journaling and worksheets
- 🤗 Supportive and understanding therapists
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🕰️ Incompatible time zones for some users
- 🔄 Difficulty switching therapists at times
- 🔌 Technical issues with app and video calls
- 🤷♀️ Inconsistent quality of therapists
NOCD
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Effective ERP therapy
- 👍 Supportive community
- 🚀 Accessible mental health treatment
- 👍 Helpful tools and features
- 🚀 Life-changing results
Room to improve
- 🐛 Billing and payment issues
- 👎 Inconsistent therapist quality
- 👎 Overwhelming app interface
- 👎 Discriminatory policies
- 👎 Lack of personalization
Bugs and requests
BetterHelp
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Video call disconnections
- Billing and subscription issues
Requested features
5 requests- More affordable pricing options
- Availability of therapists in different time zones
- Easier process for switching therapists
- Improved video call and app stability
- Better screening and training for therapists
NOCD
Reported bugs
2 issues- Timer issues when switching apps
- Unreliable push notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Improved calendar integration
- Trigger warning and content filtering
- Better data tracking and analytics
- More inclusive and diverse representation
In-app purchases
BetterHelp
No in-app purchases
NOCD
No in-app purchases







