BetterHelp vs Body Shape
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: 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."
Body Shape
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See how your body is changing. Body Shape turns selected Apple Health history into a calm, personal view of change. Instead of grading you against a generic population score, it compares your recent patterns with your own baseline. YOUR PERSONAL BASELINE As enough history becomes available, Body Shape learns what is typical for you. It then highlights meaningful differences without labelling them as good or bad. SIX CONNECTED DIMENSIONS • Sleep • Heart • Vitals • Consistency • Activity • Screen Time, when optionally connected TODAY, 7 DAYS, AND 30 DAYS Use the same six-dimensional view across three time periods: • Today shows how your current pattern compares with your recent usual. • 7 Days reveals repeated differences across completed days. • 30 Days shows longer changes that may be taking shape. CALM, EVIDENCE-BASED INSIGHTS Each period presents one focused Change Insight supported by the available data. When enough observations exist, Body Shape may also highlight changes that appeared together. These observations describe association, not causation, and are never presented as a diagnosis. EXPLORE THE UNDERLYING DATA Tap any dimension to view its dated measurements and trends. Open All Collected Data to see the source readings behind the analysis. Depending on what your devices record, sources may include sleep, resting heart rate, HRV, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, activity, walking speed, workouts, stairs, and cardio fitness. OPTIONAL SCREEN TIME With separate permission, Body Shape can include whole-device Screen Time as an additional personal signal. The Screen Time report displays total usage and the five most-used apps without requiring you to select individual apps. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • All analysis takes place on your iPhone • No account or sign-in • No advertising or analytics SDK • No health or Screen Time data upload • No tracking • No app blocking or usage restrictions Body Shape is a general wellness and self-observation app. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or predict any disease or condition. One purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BetterHelp at Free against Body Shape's $9.99. BetterHelp also leads on chart position (#70 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Body Shape's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
BetterHelp is free to download; Body Shape costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BetterHelp | Body Shape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (150K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 150K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #70 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BetterHelp | 红斌 戚 |
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
Body Shape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BetterHelp
No in-app purchases
Body Shape
No in-app purchases









