Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
What is Clarity?
Clarity is a mental health app for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. It combines thought-reframing techniques, mood and activity tracking, AI-assisted journaling and chat, guided journals, personality tests, meditation audio, and breathwork. An optional Pro Mode subscription unlocks additional features.
Pricing. Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Tracking mood patterns and activities over time
- Practicing reframing of negative thought cycles
- Reducing stress with meditation audio and breathwork
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Why this app is in S tier
Clarity scores 95 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 86, 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
Clarity is your all-in-one mental health hub for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood. Learn what affects your mood, develop healthier thought patterns, problem solve with the AI chatbot, practice effective coping skills, build resilience, and foster personal growth. HOW IT WORKS Clarity is built on proven methods widely studied and endorsed in the world of mental health. The core principle is simple yet powerful: by understanding and changing your thoughts, you can better manage your emotions and actions. Clarity integrates approaches from behavioral science, positive psychology, and mindfulness to bring you the best self-care tools offered by modern science. REFRAME YOUR THOUGHTS - Use proven techniques to break free from negative thought cycles. - Identify and confront Cognitive Distortions hindering your mental well-being. - Challenge and transform your thought processes for the better. AI-INFUSED JOURNALING & CHAT - Step into the future of mental health with innovative AI features. - Journal with AI-driven questions and analysis that adapt to your mental state. - Feel heard with a thoughtful and compassionate AI Chatbot built for self-reflection. CHECK IN FOR INSIGHTS &
Compare in Mental Health Journaling
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 95 / 100 | 97 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 29.4K | 36.0K | 28.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 6d ago | 20d ago | 1d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Therapy AppsS tier, #3, score 93
- Best Mental Wellness AppsS tier, #7, score 93
- Best AI Therapist AppsC tier, #23, score 71
Questions about Clarity
Is the app free to use?
The listing shows a price of free. The optional Pro Mode subscription unlocks all Guided Journals, AI Chatbots, Assessments, Programs, Crash Courses, Audios, Breathwork, Tips, Affirmations, and Advanced Insights.
Where is my journal data stored?
The listing says journal entries are stored locally on your phone by default and data backup is optional. It also states the developer does not sell your data.
Is the app based on evidence?
It integrates behavioral science, positive psychology, and mindfulness, and was created by a team with psychology and mental health research backgrounds. It does not state clinical validation or whether it replaces professi
Is Clarity free?
Clarity is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Clarity good for?
Clarity is built for tracking mood patterns and activities over time, practicing reframing of negative thought cycles, reducing stress with meditation audio and breathwork. It sits in the mental health journaling list on AppTierList.
Is Clarity worth it?
Clarity is S tier, ranked #2 of 6 mental health journaling apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 29,438 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.
How does Clarity compare to stoic. journal & mental health?
Clarity is S tier at 95; stoic. journal & mental health is S tier at 97. stoic. journal & mental health ranks higher. Clarity is free to download, with in-app purchases, stoic. journal & mental health is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Clarity updated?
Clarity was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Mental Health Journaling (S tier, #2) · Therapy (S tier, #3) · Mental Wellness (S tier, #7) · AI Therapists (C tier, #23)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #2 of 6
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 29,438
- Recent reviews
- 3.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (6 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Medical
- Good for
- Tracking mood patterns and activities over time, Practicing reframing of negative thought cycles, Reducing stress with meditation audio and breathwork
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 229 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 10
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed