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A Moments for Therapists alternative without AI or recording
Moments drafts your notes with AI from recorded sessions. AfterSession gives you structured templates and keeps every note on your device. Which one fits how you work?
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Moments for Therapists is an iPhone app that uses AI to draft progress notes. According to its App Store listing, it captures live sessions, or you dictate a recap, and it turns that into a note in formats such as SOAP, DAP, Intake and EMDR.
AfterSession takes the opposite approach. There is no AI and no recording: you write your own notes in structured templates, and they never leave your device. Both are iPhone-first apps for clinicians, so the real question is whether you want AI to write your notes for you.
Who each one is best for
Moments for Therapists is the better fit if…
- You want notes drafted for you, and you are comfortable recording sessions or dictating.
- You see many clients a day and writing notes is your main bottleneck.
- You are comfortable with session audio being processed by the app's AI service.
AfterSession is the better fit if…
- You prefer to write notes yourself, in your own clinical words.
- You do not want sessions recorded or audio processed by any service.
- You want your notes stored only on your device, with no account.
- You also want to use an iPad, with a split view for longer notes.
Side by side
| Feature | AfterSession | Moments for Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| How notes get written | You write them, guided by templates | AI drafts them from captured sessions or a dictated recap |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad (iOS 26 or later) | iPhone (iOS 17.0 or later); the listing says it is designed for iPhone |
| Account and data | Only on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Face ID / Touch ID lock. | Privacy label lists name, email, phone number, audio data, health data and a user ID as data linked to you |
| Recording | None | Captures live sessions; audio is automatically deleted, per the listing |
| Note formats | 9 built in: Simple, CBT, Coaching, SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Intake, Supervision, EMDR | SOAP, DAP, Intake, EMDR and more |
| HIPAA | Data stays on your device; nothing is sent to a server | Describes itself as HIPAA-compliant and links to a Business Associate Agreement |
| Price | Free for up to 3 clients. Pro: $9.99/month or $79.99/year (14-day free trial on the yearly plan). | Free download with 5 free notes; Moments Pro $29.00 per month; Moments Trainee (Monthly) $19.00 |
What you gain by switching to AfterSession
- No recording and no AI: nothing from the session is captured or processed by a third party.
- Notes stored only on your device, with no account to create.
- iPad support, including split view.
- A lower monthly price.
What you give up
- Automatic drafting. In AfterSession you write every note yourself, which takes longer.
- Dictation-to-note. AfterSession does not transcribe or summarize audio.
- Anything the Moments team adds to its AI features over time.
Frequently asked questions
Does AfterSession use AI to write notes?
No. AfterSession has no AI features and does not record or transcribe sessions. You write notes yourself using structured templates such as SOAP, DAP and BIRP.
Why choose a notes app without AI?
Some clinicians prefer that no part of a session is recorded or processed by an outside service, or simply want notes in their own clinical language. Others value the time AI saves. It is a genuine trade-off.
Can I use AfterSession on iPad?
Yes. AfterSession runs on iPhone and iPad, with a split view on iPad. Notes do not sync automatically between devices; you move them with backup and restore.
Moments for Therapists is a trademark of its respective owner. AfterSession is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Moments for Therapists. Competitor details come from their public website and App Store listing as of the review date and may have changed since.