FreeCBT

Name: FreeCBT
Rating: 4.53 (262 reviews)
Author: Evan Rosson

By: Evan Rosson App

FreeCBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

40,018 ▲ 181

Data as of 2026-09-02

Rating:

4.53

(262)

Version:

2.4.0

Last updated: 2025-10-29

Ranking

#327,857 ▼ 641

Overall

Features & Capabilities

FreeCBT is an open source thought diary designed to support Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. Utilizing the proven "three column technique" — often known as "catch it, check it, change it" — this companion app helps users record automatic negative thoughts, identify cognitive distortions, and reframe these thoughts with healthier alternatives.

By regularly practicing with FreeCBT, users can train their minds to shift negative thinking patterns, ultimately improving mood and behavior. As a fork of Quirk, FreeCBT is fully open source under the GPL and available on GitHub, empowering users and professionals to customize and contribute to its continual development.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Open Source

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Version:

2.4.0 Last updated: 2025-10-29

Version code:

101

Creation date:

2020-05-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS Low risk

Size:

55.39MB

Email:

fr*****@erosson.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 327,857 ▼ 641

Other platforms

FreeCBT (v2.4.0)

4.70

(166)

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Developed by:

Evan Rosson

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.erosson.freecbt

Email:

fr*****@erosson.org

Website:

https://freecbt.erosson.org

User Reviews

Users appreciate FreeCBT as a simple, ad-free, and effective tool for practicing CBT techniques independently. It helps them identify distorted thinking and replace negative thoughts, improving mental health symptoms. The minimalist design is praised for facilitating easy, guided use. However, multiple reviews mention the absence of dark mode and reminders as drawbacks, alongside minor interface improvements like larger text entry fields and better handling of multiple entries. Despite these, the app is well-regarded for offering valuable CBT support without cost or distractions.

Pros

Provides a simple, effective self-guided CBT tool to identify and challenge cognitive distortions.
No ads, paywalls, or data mining making it fully accessible and free.
Minimalist, clean, and easy-to-use interface that guides users through the CBT process.
Helps users write out thoughts, detect distortions, and formulate more positive alternative thoughts.
Useful for a variety of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, OCD, and more.

Cons

Lacks dark mode, making use at night uncomfortable and discouraging for some users.
No reminder or notification feature to prompt regular app usage or thought recording.
Entry process could be smoother; currently, the entry screen resets ineffectively after saving, requiring reopening the app for new entries.
Some users find the text entry area too small, requiring excessive scrolling during journaling.
Limited list of cognitive distortions; some users wish for added distortions like fallacy of change, fairness, and selective abstraction.

Recent reviews

Actually kinda helpful. It doesn't fix things, but it gives you the space to write out your irrational thoughts and tackle them with reason. It's enough to help feel better.

Sh*****, 2024-12-17

It's do it yourself CBT therapy. Nothing flashy. No ads. No paywall. No data mining. Simplistic but it works. The negative reviews seem to be from people that don't know what CBT is.