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BetterHelp - Therapy

Therapy · Free
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 40
97
4.8★150K ratings
Freeprice
20dsince update

What is BetterHelp?

BetterHelp is an online therapy app that matches users with a licensed therapist based on their answers to a few questions about their needs, preferences, and location. Users can message their therapist and schedule weekly live video or phone sessions, and the listing also mentions educational group webinars. Users can choose self-pay or explore insurance options that may be available.

Pricing. BetterHelp - Therapy is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • People seeking therapy from home by video or phone
  • Users who want to message a licensed therapist between sessions
  • Users checking whether insurance may cover online therapy

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

BetterHelp scores 97 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 92, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

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

Compare in Therapy

MeasureBetterHelpWysaTalkspace
TierSSS
Score97 / 10095 / 10095 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings150K24.5K47.2K
Latest ratings · 180d4.1 ★ · 20 reviews4.2 ★ · 20 reviews2.1 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update20d ago11d ago50d ago
PriceFreeFree + IAPFree

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  2. TalkspaceFree · ★ 4.8S
  3. ClarityFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S

Questions about BetterHelp

What kind of professionals provide therapy?

The network includes psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other similarly credentialed providers, all with a Master's or Doctoral Degree and state cer

How much does it cost?

The app is free to download. Self-pay plans typically range from $70 to $100 per week, billed every 4 weeks. Where insurance is available, eligible members have an average copay of $23 per session.

What is included in a self-pay membership?

Self-pay memberships include in-app messaging and a weekly live session, and you can cancel at any time. When using insurance, some features such as chat, groups, and select self-help tools may be limited.

Is BetterHelp free?

Yes. BetterHelp is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is BetterHelp good for?

BetterHelp is built for people seeking therapy from home by video or phone, users who want to message a licensed therapist between sessions, users checking whether insurance may cover online therapy. It sits in the therapy list on AppTierList.

Is BetterHelp worth it?

BetterHelp is S tier, ranked #1 of 40 therapy apps with a score of 97 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 150,018 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does BetterHelp compare to Wysa?

BetterHelp is S tier at 97; Wysa is S tier at 95. BetterHelp ranks higher. BetterHelp is free, with no in-app purchases, Wysa is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is BetterHelp updated?

BetterHelp was updated 20 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Therapy
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
97 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
150,018
Recent reviews
4.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(20 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
People seeking therapy from home by video or phone, Users who want to message a licensed therapist between sessions, Users checking whether insurance may cover online therapy
Requires
iOS 15.6 or later
Size
34 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
5
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

Ranking refreshed · how it is computed