While there is certainly less of a stigma surrounding mental health these days, the prevalence of smartphones makes apps for self-help and related care easier to access than ever. Rather than having to seek out a specialist or guru, many are turning to easily accessible tech-based solutions for their health and general well-being.
The increasing commerciality of fitness wearables often come with an accompanying app, which saves people a trip to the bookstore while also receiving a much more personalized approach to self-care. Whether you are concerned with nutritional habits or are dealing with a particularly heart-wrenching breakup, there are apps for self-help available. New age answers like meditation, yoga and similarly spiritual solutions are quite popular while one-on-one phone-based therapy is also in existence.
This reflects a desire amongst mobile users for convenience as well as customized service.
70 Apps for Self-Help
From Text-Based Therapy Services to Holistic Health Scheduling Apps:
Alyson Wyers — Dec 16, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Guided Mindfulness Apps
The Buddhify 2 App Helps Users Find Ease Throughout the Day
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Personalized Relaxation Apps
Taomix Helps Users Build Soothing Sound Mixes for Sleep
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Office Stretching Apps
Take a Yoga Break by Suzan Colon Encourages a Healthier Work Life
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Holistic Life-Enhancing Apps
Life Coach App Mindbloom is the Virtual Genie in Your Smartphone
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Work Week Happiness Apps
Make My Week Aims to Improve Moods and Get Away from the Grind
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Soothing Meditation Apps
The MindSurf App is an Ideal Relaxation Technique For Your Mobile Phone
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Happiness-Assessment Apps
The Reporter App Measures Your Happiness Using Day-to-Day Data
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Relaxing Selfie-Coloring Apps
This App Turns Any Smartphone Photo into a Coloring Book Page
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Habit-Changing Apps
This App Encourages Users to Develop Productive Habits
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Brain Tai Chi Apps
This Relaxation App Was Designed Using EEG to Lull Users into a Calm State
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Transcendental Meditation Apps
This Mindful App is Endorsed by Music Mogul Russell Simmons
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Personal Nutritionist Apps
The Nutrino Nutrition App Helps You Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
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Holistic Health Scheduling Apps
The Owaves Wellness Calendar Helps You Plan a Balanced Day
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Guided Yoga Apps
The FitStar Yoga App Includes Short Guided Videos Get You Flexible Fast
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Personal Productivity Apps
This Automated Program Helps Users Streamline Office Tasks
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Intimacy-Tracking Apps
Glow's Ruby App Helps Women Get Insights on Intimate Health Issues
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Stress Management Selfie Apps
The Dina Re:lax Stress Measurement Tool Measures Pulse with Selfies
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Office Stretching Apps
The Salute the Desk App Provides Guided Stretching Poses to Improve Posture
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Digital Therapy Apps
Buddy is a Start-Up Supporting Health Services
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Inspiring Quote Apps
The 'Nugget' App Provides Users with Inspirational Quotes from Popular Books
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Mental Relaxation Apps
The PAUSE App Uses Color to Emanate a Calming State of Mind
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Crowdsourced Well-Being Apps
The Koko App Helps Fixes 'Bugs' in the Way People Think
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Smartphone-Based Depression Treatment
Ginger.io Uses Big Data for Mental Health Treatment
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Stress Therapy Apps
'Lantern' is a Mental Health Online Platform That Guides Users Through Stress
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Instructive Meditation Apps
Stop, Breathe and Think is a Self-Taught Meditation App
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Personal Nutritionist Apps
Lark for the Apple Watch Provides Tools for Food Tracking
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Motivational Alarm Apps
This App Helps Users Focus on the Goals They Wish to Acomplish
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Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Makes Mental Health Services More Affordable
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Digital Detox Apps
Flipd is an App for When You Want to Disconnect from the World
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Mood-Sharing Apps
This Social Sharing App Allows Users to Communicate Their Emotional States
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Daily Mindfulness Apps
The Get Some Headspace App Provides a Series of 10-Minute Meditations
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Mood-Deciphering Apps
Moodnotes Improves Users' Well-Being and Mental Health
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Productivity-Enhancing Apps
This App Helps Users Track Their Productivity Throughout the Day
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Habit Tracker Apps
Habit List Helps You Set Goals and Develop a Habit Over Time
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Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Pushes Users to Carry Out Stress-Reducing Activities
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Habit-Forming Apps
'Streaks' is a New Task-Oriented App for Helping Users Stick to Long-Term Goals
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Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
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Video Confession Apps
The Awkward App Lets You Record Anonymous Video Confessions to Friends
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Bad Habit-Banishing Apps
'Social ReHub' is the New Rehab for Your Questionable Behavior
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Phone-Avoiding Apps
This Technology Challenge Tests How Long You Can Go Without a Phone
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Community-Driven Fitness Apps
The PumpUp App is Full of Motivational #TeamPumpUp Users
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Wellness Coach Apps
Kumu Coaches Create Custom Goals for Your Fitness, Health and Well-Being
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Habitual Positivity Apps
Five Minute Journal Uses Positive Psychology to Increase Happiness Daily
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Habit Creation Apps
This Jamie Oliver-Backed Motivational App Documents Small Healthy Steps
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Therapeutic Safari Apps
The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment
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Balanced Activity Apps
DinnerTime Plus Helps Parents Regulate a Child's Device Usage
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Youth Mental Health Apps
The BoosterBuddy App Uses Elements of Video Game Design
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Spiritual Guidance Apps
This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work
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Wake-Up Performance Apps
The 'Red Bull Alert' App Pushes You to Get Out of Bed Faster Each Day
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Spiritual Alarm Apps
Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie App Pairs Waking Up with Uplifting Statements
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Branded Personal Trainer Apps
The N+TC Nike Training Club App Helps People Stay on Track
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Health Companion Apps
This App Gives You a Digital Buddy That Pushes You to Be Healthy
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Therapeutic Breakup Apps
The 'Rx Breakup' App is Designed to Mend a Broken Heart
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Mobile Yoga Apps
The Daily Yoga App Adds Ease to a Routine Practice
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Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps
The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting
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Emotion-Reading Image Apps
The Microsoft Project Oxford Can Decipher Sentiments from Photography
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Soothing White Noise Apps
This App Provides the a Meditative Soundtrack for Sleeping
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Effective Fitness-Encouraging Apps
The FitBit App Will Motivate You to Start Working Out
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Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
The Omvana Meditation App Lets Users Overlay Ambient & Vocal Tracks
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Motivational Pedometer Apps
The Breeze App is Like RunKeeper for Walkers
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Digital Detox Apps
This App Encourages Users to Disconnect Through Social Media Shaming
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International Yoga Apps
YogaTrail Connects Yogis to Teachers and Classes All Over the World
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Musical Diary Apps
This App Provides Soothing Music to Help Users Process Their Thoughts
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Minimalist Sleep Apps
MUJI to Sleep Provides Nature-Inspired Tracks to Induce Relaxation
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Phone Downtime Apps
Offtime is an App That Encourages You to Take a Break from Your Phone
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Decision-Making Apps
Making Decisions Just got Easier with ChoiceMap Unveiled at CES 2014
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Text-Based Therapy Services
This Service Helps People in Distress Without Actually Talking to Them
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Optimism-Encouraging Apps
The Finding Optimism Health App Helps Users Uncover Emotional Triggers
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Sugar Detox Apps
The 7 Day Sugar Detox App Provides Resources for Low to No Sugar Eating
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Personalized Food Therapy Apps
The MyChi Device & App Tracks User's Sleep to Provide Health Advice
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Tech-Enabled Action Stickers
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In-App Mental Health Features
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Brain Stimulation Wearables
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Emotional Support Apps
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Health-Driven Access Tools
Fitlock Links Digital Access To Daily Health And Fitness Goals
Mental Health Therapy Apps
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Data-Driven Everyday Health Apps
The 'Bloom' Health App Offers Insights Based on Health Data
Mindful Fragrance Partnerships
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Subscription Therapy Platforms
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Redesigned Healthcare Apps
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Personal Habit Trackers
Habit Tracker Helps Build Discipline And Track Daily Habits Effectively
Micro-Mindfulness Content
Care.com and Headspace are Tackling the Mental Load of Caregiving
AI Mental Health Apps
BrightMind Offers AI-Powered CBT Exercises And Mindfulness Tracking
Mind Coaching Tools
Myndful Mind provides mental wellness guidance 24/7 at your fingertips.
Hybrid Health-Focused Apps
The Evidentree App Brings Together Modern Science and Natural Medicine
Health-Focused Body Positivity Apps
Stories with Substance Collaborates with the UnderBelly
Inclusive Wellness Apps
Lift Eachother Empowerment Developed the AdaptivLyfe App
Digital Wellness Platforms
Vibe Lives App Supports Mental Health With Frequencies And Community
Simple Habit Trackers
Habits for Good Helps Users Build And Track Daily Habits Easily
Stress Tracking App Features
Spike Technologies Has Debuted the Stress Score for Wellness Apps
Sleep Therapy Apps
SleepQ 2.0 Predicts Insomnia Episodes & Recommends Medication Timing
Personalized Daily Wellness Apps
Hoda Kotb Launches Joy 101 Wellness App Inspired by Daily Rituals
Free Integrated Wellness Platforms
CARE Offers Comprehensive and Expert-Backed Services
Hybrid Mental Wellness Applications
The Brain-Body Therapy App Combines Workouts with Counseling
AI-Powered Emotional Care Apps
BORA Inspires Gentle Daily Rituals for Honest Self-Reflection
Mindful Daily Planners
Mindful Step Towards Guides Reflection, Wellness, and Mental Health
Travel Audio Therapy Apps
Samsung's Hearapy App Tackles Motion Sickness with Sound
Mental Wellness Journals
Dariy: Journal & Mental Health Combines Mood Tracking With AI Reflection
Direct-To-Consumer Therapy Services
Therapy by Headspace is a Major Expansion for the App
Emotional Support Chats
Pocket Mind Provides On-Demand AI Emotional Support Conversations
Mood Insight Tools
Emotion Helps Users Quickly Identify Factors Behind Shifts In Mood And Energy
Personal Health Trackers
GeoHealth Helps Track, Analyze, And Improve Your Daily Health
Emotional Wellness Tools
'Super Happy' Supports Mood Recovery After Daily Setbacks And Slip-Ups
AI Therapy Subscription Platforms
The Path Launches Its AI Therapy App by Tony Robbins
Digital Health Tools
AI Health Coach Provides Personalized Insights From Wearable Health Data
Emotional Tracker Apps
Feel Like Lets Users Track Emotions Visually With Colors, Shapes, And Emoji
Meditation Wellness Tools
Mindful Buddy Delivers AI Meditation And Calendar-Based Mindfulness
Digital Recovery Support
Anonymous Health Combines Gamified Tools And Therapy For Habit Change
Habit Tracking Apps
LaHabit’s Science-Based Tools Builds And Tracks Lasting Habits Effectively
Digital Mental Health Apps
TherapyAI Offers 24/7 Personalized Support for Stress and Anxiety
Holistic Wellness Tools
Guided Practices in Yoga and Meditation with Meditational Yoga
Experimental Wellness Apps
Oilwell Offers Climate-Themed Meditation & Immersive Wellness Exercises
Industry-First Personal Training Apps
VASA Fitness Focuses on the High-Value, Low-Price Category,
Musculoskeletal-Focused Rehab Apps
FitOn Health Expands with the Introduction of FitOn Rehab
AI-Assisted Intention-Setting Apps
Insight Timer Introduces an AI Recommendation Engine
Self-Guided Mental Health Apps
Mindless Labs' App Fills a Gap for Therapy-Curious People
Mindfulness Tracking Tools
Center Meditation Timer Supports Focused And Measurable Mindfulness
Stress Management App Updates
Somnistics Research Labs Upgrades Pausality
Privacy-First AI Wellness Apps
Sage Healthspan Helps Users Understand & Act on Lab Results
Fitness Training Apps
QuickFit Delivers No-Equipment Home Workouts For All Fitness Levels
Gamified Habit Trackers
A Habit Tracker Helps Users Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones
Gratitude Tracker Apps
Get Happier Uses Science-Backed Practices To Boost Daily Gratitude
Personalized Meditation Apps
Waves Delivers AI-Powered Meditation For Focus And Well-Being
Mindful Wellness Apps
Breathe Inn Turns Breathwork to a Journey From Beginner To Advanced
Integrated Wellness Apps
Dash Wellness Offers Fitness, Nutrition, and Mental Health in One App
Health Tracking Apps
Fuel Helps Users Monitor Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, And Hydration
Wellness Tracking Apps
Track Well Turns Personal Wellness Data Into Actionable Insights
Therapy Gamification Apps
Speech Play App By IdeaBrowser Turns Practice Into Play
Adorable Health Trackers
Cute Body Tracker Helps You Monitor Weight, Mood And Wellness Daily
Productivity Wellness Apps
Yin Yang Launcher Creates A Minimal And Mindful Android Home Screen
Emotion-Aware Trackers
Havo Helps Track Habits and Understand Emotions for Personal Growth
Self Healing Companion Apps
Pinku Tracks Mood Journal Feelings And Builds Healthy Emotional Habits
Mental Health Platforms
Moodia App Connects Patients And Doctors Through Digital Care Tools
Senior Fitness Apps
SitFit Helps Seniors Stay Active With Simple Chair-Based Exercise
Guided Self-Reflection Tools
Selftalk Offers Therapist-Made, Self-Guided Mental Health Journeys
Self Reflection Apps
Tenkan Helps You Reflect, Process Thoughts, And Build Better Habits
Mindfulness Growth Apps
Boost Mindfulness And Personal Growth Daily With GetSashy’s Guided Tools
Neuroscience-Informed Creative Wellness Platforms
NoomaLooma Enables Early Access to Its App
Employee-Focused Musculoskeletal Health Apps
AaptivMSK Will Provide Personalized Programs to Users
Conversational AI Coaches
The Fitbit Personal Health Coach Turns Data into Actionable Insights
Hybrid Wellness Platforms
OmStudio Offers Online And In-Person Wellness Classes For All Levels
Mobile Gamified Wellness
Urso Combines Mental Health Support With Interactive Space Adventure
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Countercultural Wellness Platforms
Saolful Helps People Embrace Messy, Imperfect Wellness
Meditation Wellness Apps
Guided Meditation Provides Expert-Led Sessions For Relaxation And Sleep
Health-Focused Meal Planners
Kitchen Savvy App Helps Plan Meals And Track Nutrition
Daily Breathing Tools
Just Breathe Helps Reduce Stress And Promote Relaxation Daily
Habit Support Apps
QuitAlly Provides AI and Community Tools to Break Habits
Meditation Timer Tools
Meditation Timer Premium Supports Customizable Timed Sessions and Habits
Digital Wellness Tools
FocusPledge Helps You Block Apps and Reclaim Your Time Effectively
Wellness Tracking Platforms
Evolve Health AI Combines Fitness, Nutrition, And Mindfulness Tracking
Mental Wellness Apps
Habitize Combines Mood Tracking, AI Journaling, And Habit Coaching
Habit Formation Tools
HabitGo Helps Plan Daily Routines And Track Emotions To Build Habits
Guided Breathing Apps
Get Calmer Uses Box Breathing To Reduce Stress And Anxiety
Mental Wellness Apps
DailyMind Supports Mindfulness, Meditation, And Better Sleep Habits
Medication Tracker Apps
MediTime Tracks Medications With Smart Reminders And Health Logging
Habit Tracking Apps
Moti Helps Users Build Habits And Stay Motivated Effectively
Mood Tracking Apps
ZenziMood Helps You Log Emotions And Gain Insight Into Your Well-Being
Mindful Breathing Apps
Pascora Guides Users Through Mindful Breathing For Health And Wellness
Outdoor Engagement Apps
Nature Unlock Encourages Breaks From Screens Through Outdoor Activity
Digital Wellness Tools
GratitudeBuddy Boosts Mental Wellbeing Through Daily Gratitude Journaling
Health Analytics Apps
Thryve Wellness Delivers Deeper Apple Health Insights And Metrics
Mindful Movement Apps
Sanctum Digital Makes Immersive, Music-Led Experiences Accessible
Sleep Improvement Apps
Quilt Sleep Guides Users Through CBT-I And Science-Backed Sleep Tools
Screen Time Management
DeepFocus Helps Users Control Screen Use and Build Healthier Habits
Gratitude Journaling Apps
Be Grateful Daily Creates Journals With AI Insights & Wellness Tracking
Simplified Habit Tracking
iHabits Helps You Build and Track Daily Habits Effortlessly
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Digital Focus Tools
Impulse Buddy Introduces Social Accountability For App Usage Control
Lifestyle Productivity Suites
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Digital Mental Cares
Wellness AI Delivers Personalized AI Therapy And Custom Meditations
Habit Tracking Tools
Habit Radar Helps Users Track and Build Positive Habits Effectively
Custom Motivation Apps
Motus Delivers Personalized Daily Quotes To Support Mindset Growth
Day-to-Night Companion Apps
Sheepo Supports Everyday Wellness by Rewarding Productivity and Rest
Daily Wellness Apps
Mindory App Provides Daily Support For Autistic And ADHD Individuals
Habit Tracking Tools
Habit Pulse Helps Track And Build Daily Habits Effectively
Life Tracking Tools
Unified Tracker Brings Habits, Tasks, And Mood Tracking Into One Clear System
Medication Reminder Apps
Pill Buddy Turns Medication Reminders Into A Playful Mascot Experience
Sound Therapy Platforms
AURA Organizes Sound-Based Wellness Content In One Place
Health Fitness Apps
Bearly Fit Takes A More Supportive Approach To Personal Health Tracking
Weight Management App Integration
FuturHealth Incorporates Apple Fitness+ for Free on Its Platform
Screen Time Tools
MoodShift Helps Users Reduce Doomscrolling With Mindful Screen Control
Hybrid Therapy Models
Talk Therapy Offers 24/7 AI Support Supervised by Real Therapists
Anxiety Support Platforms
Calmer Delivers Science-Backed Tools To Reduce Stress And Anxiety
Habit Routine Tracking
HabitMinder Helps Users Build and Maintain Healthy Daily Habits
Digital Habit Trackers
Habby Helps Users Track Goals, Habits, and Daily Journals
Digital Wellness Hubs
Calm Heaven Provides Tools For Journaling, Meditation, And Community Support
Digital Journaling Apps
Eunoia Self Care Journal Supports Reflection And Emotional Wellbeing Daily
Tinnitus Management Apps
Tinnitus Help App Provides Personalized Tools To Manage Tinnitus Symptoms
Digital Wellbeing Apps
Roots Helps You Reduce Phone Addiction And Build Healthier Digital Habits
Stress Relief Trackers
Destress.App Helps You Monitor and Manage Stress for a Calmer Life
Healthcare Symptom Diary Apps
The 'Symnote' App Logs Symptoms and Moods to Support Healthcare
Mental Wellness Tools
Daily Journal Creates A Private Space For Reflection, Memory, And Emotions
Habit Addiction Recovery Apps
QuitAll Helps Users Break Free From Smoking And Other Addictions
Daily Affirmation Apps
Self Love – Daily Affirmations Helps Boost Positivity And Confidence
Health Reminder Apps
Medication Timer Blends Family Medication Scheduling and Temperature Control
Habit Management Apps
Daily Goal Tracker Smart Habit Helps Track Habits And Plan Daily Goals
Group Challenge Apps
Challenge Friends Lets Users Complete 30-Day Self-Improvement Challenges
Sobriety Tracking Apps
SoberTrack Helps Users Monitor Habits and Stay Motivated in Sobriety
Wellness Tracking Apps
Cold Shower Tracks Exposure Time, Temperature, And Progress Metrics
Guided Breathing Apps
Breathe Calmly Offers Ad-Free Breathing Exercises And Ambient Sounds
Guided Breathing Apps
Breathing Buddy Offers Customizable Exercises for Relaxation and Focus
Spiritual Guidance Apps
Aurana Provides Tools and Guidance for Personal Spiritual Growth
Automated Stretch Timers
Stretch Timer App Guides Users Through Timed Stretching Routines
Digital Wellness Assistants
Mellow Helps You Take Regular Screen Breaks for Healthier Work Habits
Mindfulness Mobile Applications
Stress Relief Helps Users Manage Stress and Find Calm Daily
Health Tracking Tools
BMI Health Tracker App Monitors BMI, Weight, and Fitness Progress