Self-Care Apps

All apps listed are available for iOS and Android unless otherwise specified. Information on apps may change. Premium features of these apps were not tested. Privacy of data on apps is not guaranteed. These apps are for self-help and are not intended to replace health care intervention. Please reach out to a provider should you require further assistance.

Apps last updated August 24, 2023

All-in-One AI Apps

AI apps include a bot that simulates a human and includes many features for self-care and self-help (e.g., mood tracking, meditations, breathing and thought exercises, and more). They are based in DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interview therapies.

Finch: Self-care Pet

Daily journal and habit tracker allowing you to feel prepared and positive one day at a time.

Cost for Premium option: $39.99/yr

Free
One week free trial with an annual subscription

Woebot: Your Self-care Expert

AI personality: Informal, less serious, but supportive

Free

WYSA: Mental Health Support

AI personality: Less formal, but very supportive; also includes an SOS mode for panic attacks

Cost for Premium option: $11.99/mo, $74.99/yr, $129.99/Life
Cost for Coaching Sessions: $79.99/4 sessions monthly, $144.99/12 sessions quarterly

Free partial access
No Registration Required

Youper: CBT Therapy Chatbot

AI personality: Slightly more formal but supportive

Cost for Premium option: $69.99/yr

Free
One week trial with an annual subscription

Mindfulness & Meditation

Headspace

Mindfulness and Meditation

Costs $12.99/mo or $69.99/yr:

Student discount: $9.99/yr
Medical students / Residents / Physicians: Free for AMA members
Two week free trial with a yearly subscription
One week free trial with a monthly subscription

Calm

Mindfulness, Meditation, Sleep, & Relaxation

Costs $14.99/mo, $69.99/yr or $399.99/Life:

Free with partial access
One week free trial with annual subscription
Student Discount: $8.99/yr with Amazon Student
Free one-year subscription for graduated health professionals

Smiling Mind

Mindfulness and Meditation

Free / Registration Required

Insight Timer

Guided Meditations

Costs: $9.99/mo or $59.99/yr

Free with partial access, no registration required
One week free trial with a monthly subscription

Simple Habit

Sleep, Meditation & Wellness

Cost: Premium Option $89.99/yr

Free with partial access
One week free trial with an annual subscription

Ten Percent Happier

Mindfulness and Meditation

Cost: Premium option $99.99/yr

Free partial access
Free premium access to healthcare professionals and students in training
One week free trial with an annual subscription

Daily Yoga

Yoga and Meditation

Premium option cost: $14.99/1 month, $29.99/3 months or $59.99/yr

Free with partial access
No Registration Required

Buddhify

Mindfulness and Meditation

Cost: $4.99 on iOS and $2.99 on Android

Optional membership: $30/year

Mood Tracking & Journaling

MindDoc

CBT app, mood journal, questions about well-being; some free mindfulness and CBT skills

Cost for Premium option: $29.99/3 mos, $44.99/6 mos or $69.99/yr

Free partial access
No Registration Required

Daylio Journal

Mood tracking and journaling

Cost: Premium option $2.99/mo or $23.99/yr

Free partial access
One week free trial with a monthly subscription
4-month free trial with an annual subscription
No Registration Required

Gratitude Journal, Affirmations

Gratitude journal with positive affirmations

Cost: Premium option $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr

Free partial access
One week free trial with an annual subscription
No Registration Required

Happy feed

Daily gratitude log with a “Happiness Jar” for when users need a pick-me-up

Cost: Premium option $3.99/mo or $30.99/yr

Free partial access

Prompted Journal

Thought-provoking journal prompts for writing

Cost: Premium option $11.99/yr

Free partial access
No Registration Required

Breathing & Relaxation

#SelfCare

Virtual customizable safe space that includes various relaxation activities

Free
No Registration Required
Ability to take staying home in bed with you

Breathing Zone

Simple, easy, and adjustable breathing exercise that can include voice, sound, and/or visual cues

Free
No Registration Required

What's Up, Mental Health App

Immediate grounding exercises, coping skills and journaling

Free
No Registration Required
CBT and ACT based

Apps for Sleep

Sleep Cycle

Sleep analysis, wake-up window and alarm

Cost for Premium Option: $39.99/yr

Free partial access
One week free with an annual subscription

Sleep Sounds by Sleep Pillow

Sleep sounds with a timer and the option to create your own mix of sleep sounds

Cost for Premium Option: $9.99-$19.99/depending on sounds selected

Free access to many sounds
No Registration Required

BetterSleep: Relax and Sleep

Sleep meditations and sleep sounds

Cost for Premium option: $59.99/yr

Free access to many sounds
One week free trial with an annual subscription
No Registration Required

Substance Use & Harmful Habits

Nomo: Sobriety Clocks

Clocks and stats to motivate sobriety from many habits such as drinking, drug use, and cigarettes

Free
Option to connect with an “accountability partner” who is experiencing a similar situation

Dry Days by AlcoChange

Tracks drinks, money saved, and calories. Includes the option to add friends to help motivate.

Free

I Am Sober

Tracker accounting for money saved and days spent sober. Community support and motivation packs useful for any sobriety, including drinking, drug use, cigarettes, sugar, sex, and more

Cost for Premium option: $9.99/mon or $39.99/yr