# COGITO (MCT)

> COGITO is a self-help app to improve mental well-being.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.uke.cogitoapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.uke.cogitoapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.uke.cogitoapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bücker, Borsutzky, Grzella, Jäger, Pult & Moritz
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 97,799
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (448 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.464
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2021-04-04
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.uke.cogitoapp)
- **Website:** [http://clinical-neuropsychology.de](http://clinical-neuropsychology.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://clinical-neuropsychology.de/datenschutzerklaerung/](https://clinical-neuropsychology.de/datenschutzerklaerung/)

## Description

**COGITO** is a free self-help app designed to support mental well-being, emotional resilience, and self-esteem. It offers focused programs for mood, anxiety, gambling, self-esteem, and pain, with practical exercises based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Metacognitive Training (MCT).

Use COGITO for a few minutes each day, set optional reminders, adapt exercises, or create personalized tools. The app is funded by donations and includes no ads, hidden costs, or data tracking. COGITO is a self-help resource and does not replace professional treatment or emergency support.

## Rankings

- #223,173 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `de.uke.cogitoapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise COGITO (MCT) for its effective mental health exercises, simple design, and helpful daily life techniques, resulting in tangible improvements. The app is highly recommended by many for mental health training. However, some users mention the need for more vibrant colors to enhance attractiveness, issues with the reminder function not working, and occasional connectivity problems.

### Pros

- Helps improve mental health through effective exercises.
- Simple and well-structured app design.
- Provides helpful suggestions and techniques for daily life.
- Users see tangible results from using the app.
- Highly recommended by multiple users.

### Cons

- Limited color options; users desire brighter, more attractive colors.
- Reminder function does not work properly as reported by some users.
- Connection issues reported by at least one user.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.uke.cogitoapp)