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BetterHelp vs Focus@Will

BetterHelp logo

BetterHelp

Software

Online therapy and counseling services

From
$50/week
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Focus@Will logo

Focus@Will

Software

Music and sounds designed to enhance focus and productivity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Focus@Will has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BetterHelp pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations; Focus@Will the App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • They diverge on capability: BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Focus@Will covers Curated focus music.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BetterHelp and Focus@Will actually diverge.

Attributes where BetterHelp and Focus@Will differ
AttributeBetterHelpFocus@Will
Starting price$50/weekFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20132011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BetterHelp

  • Video Sessions
  • Phone Sessions
  • Messaging
  • Journaling
  • Worksheets
  • HIPAA
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Only in Focus@Will

  • Curated focus music
  • Multiple music channels
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Focus statistics
  • Different music genres
  • Offline access
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Volume control

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BetterHelp

  • Online therapy with licensed mental health professionalsnot Focus@Will
  • Flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat optionsnot Focus@Will
  • Access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modulesnot Focus@Will
  • Weekly free group seminars with expert therapistsnot Focus@Will

Focus@Will

  • Productivitynot BetterHelp
  • Collaborationnot BetterHelp
  • Task managementnot BetterHelp
  • Organizationnot BetterHelp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BetterHelp

  • Pricing from $50-$90 per week billed every 4 weeks with location and therapist availability variations
  • Not suitable for minors or those under legal guardianship
  • Cannot provide official diagnoses, fulfill court orders, or prescribe medication
  • Requires reliable internet access; not appropriate for emergency or crisis situations

Focus@Will

  • The App Store listing (seller Dulcetta Inc) states the free trial is limited to 7 days, after which a paid subscription is required to continue using the music and features
  • The same listing states a 30 day money-back guarantee applies to the subscription, implying no refund is available after that window

Pricing, plan by plan

BetterHelp

$50/week

No published plan breakdown. See the BetterHelp review.

Focus@Will

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited access to music
    • Basic 25-min timer
    • Ads
  • Basic$4.95/month
    • Unlimited music access
    • Custom timers
    • No ads
  • Pro$9.95/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose BetterHelp if

  • You need video sessions.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want phone sessions.
BetterHelp review

Choose Focus@Will if

  • You need curated focus music.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want multiple music channels.
Focus@Will review

Questions people ask

Is BetterHelp or Focus@Will better?
Neither clearly leads. BetterHelp starts at $50/week and Focus@Will at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BetterHelp or Focus@Will?
Focus@Will has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/week for BetterHelp and Free for Focus@Will.
Does BetterHelp or Focus@Will run on more platforms?
BetterHelp runs on Web, iOS, Android. Focus@Will runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Focus@Will for free?
Yes. Focus@Will has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BetterHelp starts at $50/week.
What is BetterHelp best used for?
BetterHelp is most often used for online therapy with licensed mental health professionals, flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat options, access to 150+ worksheets and therapy support modules, weekly free group seminars with expert therapists. Of those, online therapy with licensed mental health professionals and flexible scheduling with messaging, video, phone, and live chat options are not what Focus@Will is typically brought in for.
What can BetterHelp do that Focus@Will cannot?
BetterHelp covers Video Sessions, Phone Sessions, Messaging, Journaling. Focus@Will covers Curated focus music, Multiple music channels, Built-in focus timer, Focus statistics.
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