Mental Health Apps
330 apps reviewed by clinicians
Free vs Paid Mental Health Apps at a Glance
| App | Cost | Best For | Free Forever | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-i Coach | Free | Insomnia | 4.7★ | |
| MindShift CBT | Free | Anxiety | 4.5★ | |
| PTSD Coach | Free | Trauma/PTSD | 4.8★ | |
| Calm | $70/year | Sleep & Meditation | 4.8★ | |
| Headspace | $70/year | Meditation courses | 4.8★ |
Prices verified September 2026. Free apps developed by VA, Anxiety Canada, and other non-profits.
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Best Free Mental Health Apps
No subscriptions, no trials, no hidden costs. These apps are genuinely free to use, developed by non-profits, government agencies, or as public health resources.
PTSD Coach
Free PTSD app from the VA with trauma psychoeducation, symptom tracking, grounding tools, and coping strategies.
CBT-i Coach
Free CBT-i app from the VA offering sleep diaries, relaxation exercises, and evidence-based insomnia treatment tools.
Woebot
Woebot is an AI-powered mental health chatbot using CBT techniques, available 24/7 for free to help manage anxiety, depression, and stress.
Sober Grid
Peer support network for addiction recovery with location-based sober community and 24/7 support.
MindShift CBT
Free CBT-based anxiety app from Anxiety Canada with thought journals, coping tools, and anxiety management strategies.
Actissist
App for schizophrenia and psychosis offering symptom tracking, coping strategies, and early warning sign monitoring.
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Top Rated Apps
Calm
Calm is a meditation and sleep app with guided sessions, sleep stories, and relaxation music to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
I Am Sober
Sobriety tracking app with milestone celebrations, daily pledges, and community support for addiction recovery.
PTSD Coach
Free PTSD app from the VA with trauma psychoeducation, symptom tracking, grounding tools, and coping strategies.
Rootd
Panic attack relief app with breathing exercises, grounding tools, and CBT techniques for immediate anxiety help.
Headspace
Headspace is a meditation and mindfulness app offering guided sessions, sleep content, and focus music to improve mental wellness.
BetterHelp
BetterHelp is the largest online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists via text, phone, or video for $65-100/week, not covered by insura...
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