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Ash
4.1
Voice-first AI companion built specifically for mental health
0Our verdict. The best-funded wellbeing companion ($93M raised): therapeutic memory, weekly insights and a purpose-built psychology model. Best for: Evidence-informed emotional support between therapy sessions.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.1 / 5. Best for Evidence-informed emotional support between therapy sessions.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
$9.99/mo
Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use.
- Free tier: usable without paying
- Price band: $10–20/mo
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 29 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- iOS · Android
- Privacy & safety notes
- Privacy-first design; anonymous use supported. Not a medical device or crisis tool.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueTracking since 29 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →
What it does well
- Purpose-built psychology model
- Therapeutic memory across months
- Weekly insights on patterns
Where it falls short
- Premium is new and still settling
- Not for crisis situations
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Ash — common questions
Is Ash free?
Yes — Ash has a free tier you can use without paying. Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. We last checked it by hand on 29 Sept 2026.
How much does Ash cost?
$14.16/mo ($10–20/mo). Free tier; Premium launched Sept 2026 per App Store data: $9.99-$39.99/mo or $169.99/yr (~$14.16/mo) with a 7-day trial. Explicitly not for crisis use. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 29 Sept 2026.
Does Ash remember previous conversations?
Yes — Ash keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does Ash have voice?
Yes — Ash supports live voice calls, so you can hold a spoken conversation rather than only reading replies.
Does Ash have an adult mode?
Ash is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
Which platforms does Ash run on?
Ash is available on ios, android.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for Ash were last checked by hand on 29 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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