Recovery Record vs 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

They differ on 7 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.

Recovery Record

You log meals and the thoughts and feelings around them, follow a meal plan and coping strategies, and see your progress over time.

If you are thinking about suicide or are in emotional crisis, you can call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, at any time.

Kind of help: Recovery Record: An app I use on my own; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Not stated
Good for: Recovery Record: People in treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or ARFID who want to log meals between appointments; Sharing meal and mood logs with a dietitian or therapist who uses the clinician app; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Anyone having thoughts of suicide or in emotional crisis, right now; Someone worried about a friend or family member who may be in crisis
Probably not for: Recovery Record: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Life-threatening medical emergencies or immediate danger: call 911
Where: Recovery Record: iPhone, Android; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Web
Research: Recovery Record: Some research support; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Limited research
Privacy: Recovery Record: Grade A; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Grade B
HIPAA: Recovery Record: Yes; 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Not stated

The same for both: cost (free), how you pay (free), sells your data (no).

In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.