Comparison

BetterHelp vs CoreSpring®

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 30,000+ licensed therapists
  • Therapist matching
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Live video/phone sessions
  • Group webinars
Features
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BETTERHELP: INSURANCE OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE BetterHelp makes it easy to connect with a licensed therapist online, whether you choose self-pay or explore insurance options that may be available. Where insurance options are 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 30,000 based on your needs, preferences, and location. ------------------------------------------- WHY BETTERHELP? ------------------------------------------- • Insurance options now available • Average copay of $23 per session for eligible members • Over 30,000 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 • Choose self-pay or explore insurance options that may be available PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, TAILORED TO YOU Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference. BetterHelp matches you with a licensed therapist who understands where you are and where you want to go. You can message your therapist anytime and schedule live sessions from wherever you are, online. (Please note: when using insurance, certain BetterHelp features may be limited or unavailable, including chat-based sessions, groups/classes, and select self-help tools.) 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 more payment options, including insurance options that may be available. Insurance availability, coverage, and cost may vary by state, plan, provider network, therapist availability, and deductible status. Eligible members 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, therapist availability, and available discounts. Self-pay memberships include in-app messaging and a weekly live session, and you can cancel at any time."

About

CoreSpring®

This app helps you manage your health and fitness journey by booking classes, creating custom workouts, and tracking your progress. It also offers a recipe library, video workouts, and integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive data tracking.

Highlights
  • Book classes online
  • Create custom exercise programs
  • Track workout progress
  • Monitor body measurements
  • Participate in fitness challenges
  • Access recipe and video workout libraries
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Create your own exercise programmes or select from a range provided by the club - Track your progress from all your workouts - Keep track of your body measurements and progress - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - Recipes Library - Video Workout Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.

Screenshots

BetterHelp4 screens
CoreSpring®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CoreSpring® at free against BetterHelp's subscription. CoreSpring® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BetterHelp's advantage is ratings volume (150K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CoreSpring® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterHelp has 150K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BetterHelp ships an update monthly, CoreSpring® every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BetterHelp versus CoreSpring®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterHelpCoreSpring®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (150K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings150K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB55 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBetterHelpTeamUp Sports

Customer experience

BetterHelp

All ratings149,702 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews3,287 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.5%

CoreSpring®

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CoreSpring®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BetterHelp

No in-app purchases

None

CoreSpring®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BetterHelp free?
BetterHelp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoreSpring® free?
CoreSpring® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BetterHelp or CoreSpring®?
CoreSpring® is rated higher. BetterHelp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 150K ratings, while CoreSpring® averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BetterHelp or CoreSpring® have ads?
BetterHelp shows ads; CoreSpring® does not.
Which is updated more often, BetterHelp or CoreSpring®?
BetterHelp ships an update monthly, and CoreSpring® every 3 months. Most recently, BetterHelp was updated on October 19, 2026 and CoreSpring® on October 11, 2026.

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