Best Counseling Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the counseling category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Counseling Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BetterHelp - TherapyBetterHelp - TherapyFree4.8★ (150K)YesNoOct 2026
2SimplePractice Client PortalSimplePractice Client PortalFree4.9★ (36K)NoNoOct 2026
3Talkspace: Virtual Therapy AppTalkspace: Virtual Therapy AppFree4.8★ (47K)NoNoOct 2026
4Ash - AI for Mental HealthAsh - AI for Mental HealthFree4.8★ (5.7K)NoYesOct 2026
5RHEMA : AI Bible CounselingRHEMA : AI Bible CounselingFree—YesYesAug 2026
6LiftTalk:Coaching & CounselingLiftTalk:Coaching & CounselingFree4.7★ (675)YesNoOct 2026
7Terapial: Counseling & TherapyTerapial: Counseling & TherapyFree2.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
8CHRYS CounselingCHRYS CounselingFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Counseling

BetterHelp - Therapy#1

BetterHelp - Therapy by BetterHelp

#1 Therapy Platform
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(150K ratings)
FreeAds
#69in Health & Fitness
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Access professional mental health support from licensed therapists. Connect via messaging or live sessions, and join educational webinars. Find personalized guidance for various challenges.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient and accessible therapy
  • 🚀 Quick matching with therapists
  • 💬 Ability to message therapist anytime
  • 📝 Helpful journaling and worksheets
  • 🤗 Supportive and understanding therapists
  • 🌍 Accessible from anywhere

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
SimplePractice Client Portal#2

SimplePractice Client Portal by SimplePractice, LLC.

Access your care with ease
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.9😊(36K ratings)
Free
#5in Medical
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Manage your healthcare appointments, messages, and payments from one secure app. Connect with your practitioner, complete paperwork digitally, and join virtual appointments with ease.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Convenient features like messaging, document upload, and payment
  • 🚀 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful for managing appointments and keeping track of care
  • 👍 Great for communication with providers
  • 👍 Excellent for clients and clinicians

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional login and sign-in issues
  • 🐛 Messaging and notification glitches
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance and crashes
  • 🐛 Difficulty deleting old profiles and payment info
  • 🐛 Lack of iPad-specific optimization
4.8😞(47K ratings)
Free
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Access licensed therapists for online mental health support through text, audio, and video messaging. Receive personalized support and custom podcasts to aid your mental wellness journey. Insurance and employer coverage options are available.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient online therapy
  • 👍 Helpful therapists
  • 💡 Innovative concept
  • 🔒 Secure platform

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unresponsive customer service
  • 💰 Expensive pricing
  • 🕰️ Slow therapist response times
  • 🔀 Difficulty switching therapists
  • 🚫 Lack of in-network insurance coverage

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FAQ about Counseling

What are the best counseling apps for iPhone?
BetterHelp - Therapy tops our counseling apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 150K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top counseling apps we rank are free to download, including BetterHelp - Therapy and SimplePractice Client Portal.
BetterHelp - Therapy shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ counseling apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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