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Talkspace: Virtual Therapy App

S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 15
96
4.8★47.2K ratings
Freeprice
2mosince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Talkspace?

Talkspace is an online therapy app that matches users with licensed therapists in their state for text, audio, and video therapy. The listing also describes psychiatry with licensed prescribers and couples therapy, all available in the same app.

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

Good for

  • Adults or teens 13+ seeking ongoing online therapy
  • Users whose health plan or employer covers online therapy
  • People wanting to message a therapist between appointments

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Why this app is in S tier

Talkspace scores 96 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 87, App Store search rank 100, 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

Talkspace is an online therapy app that connects adults and teens (13+) with licensed therapists in their state for text, audio, and video therapy - covered by many U.S. insurance plans and employers. More than 1 million people have used Talkspace for online therapy. Read member reviews at www.talkspace.com/reviews. Talkspace uses clinician-informed, responsible AI tools to support care that always stays human-first: every member is treated by a licensed therapist. HOW DOES TALKSPACE WORK? Tell us your preferences and get matched with a licensed therapist in your state, often the same day. Send unlimited text, audio, picture, or video messages anytime and receive responses at least once a day, 5 days a week - so you can process things as they happen instead of waiting for a weekly appointment. WHAT CAN TALKSPACE HELP WITH? Talkspace therapists treat a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, relationship challenges, trauma and PTSD, substance use, and grief. Whatever brings you to therapy, you'll be matched with a therapist experienced in your area of need. IS TALKSPACE FOR TEENS? Yes. Talkspace offers online therapy for teens ages

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MeasureTalkspaceBetterHelpReGain
TierSSA
Score96 / 10097 / 10089 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings47.2K150K13.4K
Latest ratings · 180d2.1 ★ · 20 reviews4.1 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update51d ago21d ago60d ago
PriceFreeFreeFree download

Alternatives

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  1. BetterHelpFree · ★ 4.8S
  2. ReGainFree download · ★ 4.8A
  3. Teen CounselingFree download · ★ 4.7A

Where else it ranks

Questions about Talkspace

Who can use Talkspace?

It connects adults and teens aged 13+ with licensed therapists in their state. Teens ages 13 to 17 need parental or guardian consent to get started.

Is Talkspace covered by insurance?

The listing says Talkspace is in-network with leading U.S. Health plans and partners with many employers. Users can enter insurance or employer details at checkout to check eligibility.

Is my information secure?

The listing says Talkspace uses banking-grade encryption and is externally audited for HIPAA compliance. A full Privacy Policy is linked at talkspace.com/public/privacy-polic.

Is Talkspace free?

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

What is Talkspace good for?

Talkspace is built for adults or teens 13+ seeking ongoing online therapy, users whose health plan or employer covers online therapy, people wanting to message a therapist between appointments. It sits in the online therapy list on AppTierList.

Is Talkspace worth it?

Talkspace is S tier, ranked #2 of 15 online therapy apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 47,211 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does Talkspace compare to BetterHelp?

Talkspace is S tier at 96; BetterHelp is S tier at 97. BetterHelp ranks higher. Talkspace is free, with no in-app purchases, BetterHelp is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Talkspace updated?

Talkspace was last updated on 2026-08-31, 51 days ago.

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All the facts

Lists
Online Therapy (S tier, #2) · Therapy (A tier, #7)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
96 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 15
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
47,211
Recent reviews
2.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(51 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Adults or teens 13+ seeking ongoing online therapy, Users whose health plan or employer covers online therapy, People wanting to message a therapist between appointments
Requires
iOS 14.0 or later
Size
19 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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