Thinkladder is a simple app designed to assist users in identifying, and challenging, limiting beliefs. Users are able to select from topics that are most relevant to them and are guided through expert insights to create positive change. The app also offers audio options for relaxation! User friendliness could be improved through greater structure in content display. 

Moodtools is a well-organised app providing a broad range of tools to assist users who are diagnosed with Depression. The app contains CBT exercises, lists support options and resources, has an extensive list of helpful YouTube videos, and includes a non-stigmatising Depression screening test that suggests supports based on user scores. The visual design is very basic, but this app is highly recommended!

This app focuses on challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and providing users with positive thoughts through reframing statements. The app aims to help users better manage a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns and is simple to use. Content is limited and there is not psychoeducation provided around the purpose of thought challenge, but worth trying as users may find statements helpful. 

CBT Thought Diary is a good, but very basic, mood tracker that allows users to track negative thoughts and gratitude with a few learning options. 

Worry Watch is a basic tracking app that invites users to log their concerns and challenge them using CBT techniques. This app suits well as a very simple diary with customisable visual aspects.

A user friendly app that focuses on challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and providing users with positive thoughts to help better manage a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. The design makes the app easy to use, but the information can become repetitive and tedious. There seems to be little education to highlight the reasons why a user’s belief might be unhelpful, and there appears to be cultural considerations given to suggestions. Overall, the app is worth exploring but may not be suited to users who are disengaged within 10 minutes. 

Mood app: Journal is well-designed with engaging features including journaling, mood-tracking, and community support where users have the option of sharing their concerns publicly. The app community seems to be very active and appears supportive. The developer website is under-developed, and there is a lack of clarity about data collection, data privacy and confidentiality guidelines for the app. Considering users tend to share some very personal information, this app is not recommended for users concerned about their privacy.

Thought Diary is a helpful app for understanding the basics of using a thought diary and supports users through clearly explaining CBT techniques. The app is well designed and useful as a learning tool but lacks in engagement.

Pocketcoach is an excellent app containing a wealth of resources to help with various mental health issues, including anxiety. Friendly design, very accessible and non-stigmatising language and lovely structure of the exercises. Lots of free content, but access to further paid content is also available at a reasonable price.

Joyable is an excellent, well-designed app, aimed to help users with depression and anxiety. It offers structured modules with daily exercises and the option to connect with a personal counsellor via phone call or SMS. It was developed by an expert team and uses CBT practices to offer support.