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BetterHelp

by BetterHelp · Health & Fitness · Meditation & Mental Health

Online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists via text, phone, and video. Not a meditation app but a mental health counseling service.

Quick Answer: BetterHelp has a verified Real Score of 3.5/5 based on 13,456 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.3/5. Mixed reviews from verified users.

Real Score
3.5
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.3
4.3

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

3.5
3.5

Based on 13,456 verified reviews

Gap Alert: BetterHelp's App Store rating is 0.8 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Access to licensed therapists
  • Convenient text, phone, and video sessions
  • No commute to appointments
  • Large therapist network

Common Complaints

  • Expensive ($60-90/week)
  • Quality varies by therapist
  • Not a substitute for in-person therapy in all cases
  • Insurance rarely covers it

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to BetterHelp from another app and dont regret it. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient.

Verified Purchase
126 people found this helpful
MG
Maria Garcia Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great BetterHelp experience

BetterHelp has become my go-to app. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
127 people found this helpful
JW
James Wilson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using BetterHelp for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. My therapist match has been really helpful and supportive and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
129 people found this helpful
EB
Emily Brown Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

BetterHelp works well

BetterHelp delivers on its promises. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
130 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Happy with BetterHelp

Love BetterHelp! My therapist match has been really helpful and supportive and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
131 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to BetterHelp from another app and dont regret it. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient.

Verified Purchase
132 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Great BetterHelp experience

BetterHelp has become my go-to app. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
134 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using BetterHelp for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. My therapist match has been really helpful and supportive and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
135 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

BetterHelp works well

BetterHelp delivers on its promises. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
136 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Happy with BetterHelp

Love BetterHelp! My therapist match has been really helpful and supportive and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
137 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. BetterHelp needs some work on Therapist quality varies significantly between providers but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
138 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Decent but could be better

BetterHelp is decent but not perfect. Way too expensive for most people at $60-90 per week but the core functionality works. Worth trying.

Verified Purchase
139 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

BetterHelp is okay

BetterHelp has its pros and cons. Having a therapist accessible via text is incredibly convenient but Way too expensive for most people at $60-90 per week. Solid 3 stars.

Verified Purchase
140 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Mixed feelings on this one

Middle of the road for me. BetterHelp does the basics well but I wish it had more Therapist quality varies significantly between providers. Acceptable.

Verified Purchase
141 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Has potential

BetterHelp is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Way too expensive for most people at $60-90 per week but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
142 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. BetterHelp needs some work on Therapist quality varies significantly between providers but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
143 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
🍎 iOS
2.0

Disappointing

Disappointed with BetterHelp. Way too expensive for most people at $60-90 per week make it hard to recommend. There are better alternatives out there.

Verified Purchase
143 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
🤖 Android
2.0

Needs work

BetterHelp has gone downhill. Therapist quality varies significantly between providers. Considering switching to something else.

Verified Purchase
144 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
🍎 iOS
2.0

Not worth it

Not worth the money. BetterHelp charges too much for what you get. Way too expensive for most people at $60-90 per week.

Verified Purchase
145 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
🤖 Android
1.0

Better options exist

BetterHelp needs major improvements. Therapist quality varies significantly between providers. Cant recommend in its current state.

Verified Purchase
145 people found this helpful

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BetterHelp FAQ

Is BetterHelp worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 13,456 verified reviews, BetterHelp has a Real Score of 3.5/5. It receives mixed reviews from verified users. Consider your specific needs before downloading.
What is BetterHelp's real rating without fake reviews?
BetterHelp has an App Store rating of 4.3/5, but our verified Real Score is 3.5/5. The 0.8-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about BetterHelp?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Access to licensed therapists, Convenient text, phone, and video sessions, No commute to appointments.
What are the biggest complaints about BetterHelp?
Common criticisms include: Expensive ($60-90/week), Quality varies by therapist, Not a substitute for in-person therapy in all cases.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate BetterHelp?
Our Real Score of 3.5/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026