U2plus (ユーツープラス) vs Samurai Mindfulness
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U2plus (ユーツープラス)
This app offers a quiet space for self-care, combining AI-powered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with gentle encouragement. It allows users to track daily achievements, visualize negative thought patterns, and find alternative perspectives during difficult times, all within a safe, low-pressure environment.
- Daily achievement logging
- Monthly pattern visualization
- Alternative perspective finding
- AI-powered support
- Safe peer encouragement
- Private user mode
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セルフケアのための静かな場所。 認知行動療法(CBT)×AIと、ゆるい励まし。 コメントもフォローもなし。安全な距離感で、自分のペースで。 U2plusは、静かで温かいセルフケア・アプリです。 ※本アプリは医療サービスではなく、毎日のセルフケアを目的としています。 ■ U2plusの3つのワーク ◆ 毎日 - できたこと・楽しめたことを記録 今日できたこと、楽しめたことを記録。 小さな「できた」を積み重ねて、ポジティブな行動を増やします。 ◆ 月に1度 - ダウンしがちなパターンを見える化 自分が落ち込むパターンを可視化して、抜け出す地図を作ります。 あなたによく起こる状況や、考え、行動や感情を整理しましょう。 AIがまとめ、アプリの使い方を提案します。 ◆ いつでも - 別の見方を見つける つらいときに、出来事、考え方と感情を振り返り、別の見方を探すセルフカウンセリング。 AIがあなたの感情や認知バイアス、より合理的な思考を提案します。 柔軟な考え方を育てます。 ■ 安全な励まし合い 他のユーザーの記録を見て参考にしたり、ボタンで「いいね」「よくわかる」と励まし合えます。 コメントやフォロー機能はないので、メンタルコスト低く、安全な距離感で繋がれます。 ■ ひとりでも、みんなでも 自分ひとりで、安心して使うこともできます。「みんな」ではなく「自分だけ」を選択すると、あなたの投稿は他ユーザーに公開されません。 ■ AIがあなたをサポート AIは各ワークであなたの記録を分析・サポート。 認知バイアスを指摘したり、合理的な考え方を提案したり、 あなたの状況に合わせた使い方を教えてくれます。 ひとりでやるよりも、ずっと簡単に認知行動療法が実践できます。 自由な対話ではなく、サポートに限定しているので、よけいなことは言いません。 ■ こんなときに ◆ 認知行動療法を気軽に試したい ◆ 自分のペースでセルフケアしたい ◆ メンタルコスト低く誰かに励まされたい ■ 監修 公認心理師・臨床心理士 小堀修(国際医療福祉大学大学院 准教授) ■ 大切なお知らせ 本アプリは医療サービスではありません。 診断や医療行為を行いません。 毎日のセルフケアを目的としています。 心身の状態に不安がある場合は、医療機関にご相談ください。 また服薬内容や病歴など、センシティブで具体的なこと(要配慮個人情報)の記入は推奨しておりません。 ■ 利用規約・プライバシーポリシー ◆ 利用規約: https://kaiju.company/u2plus-app/terms ◆ プライバシーポリシー: https://kaiju.company/u2plus-app/privacy ◆ 特商法に関する記載: https://kaiju.company/u2plus-app/scta
Samurai Mindfulness
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I used to be the kind of person who would replay a single comment in my head all day long. Someone says something in the morning -- maybe they didn't mean anything by it -- but I'd carry that weight until midnight. Replaying it over and over, ruining my entire day. I knew I was overthinking, but the feeling just wouldn't go away. Then I discovered a simple technique: write down what's bothering you on paper, and tear it up. I tried it -- and for the first time, the weight just lifted. The thing I'd been dragging around all day was suddenly gone. That's when I decided to turn this experience into an app. BACKED BY SCIENCE A 2024 study by Nagoya University (published in Scientific Reports) proved that writing down feelings of anger and physically discarding the paper -- by throwing it away or shredding it -- nearly eliminated the anger entirely. Research from Ohio State University also confirmed that physically discarding written negative thoughts significantly reduces their psychological impact. ZenBlade is built on this scientifically proven method. WHY A JAPANESE SWORD? In Japanese tradition, the katana is more than a weapon. For centuries, swords have been used in sacred rituals to ward off evil spirits and cut through misfortune. Shrine swords, purification ceremonies -- the katana has always carried the spiritual meaning of "severing what is harmful." There's no better symbol for cutting away the noise in your mind. TWO POWERFUL MODES PURIFY MODE -- Meikyou Shisui Stop carrying what's bothering you. Write it down, tag it with an emotion, and slash it away with your chosen katana. Watch your worries shatter with stunning visual effects and immersive sound -- the stress you've been dragging around all day, gone in one cut. Choose from 12 emotions: Sloth, Anxiety, Fear, Wrath, Gloom, Conflict, Envy, Lingering Feelings, Inferiority, Obsession, Regret, and Impatience. SWITCH MODE -- Shinki Itten Train your reflexes like a samurai. Targets appear on screen -- slash them as fast as you can. A dynamic meditation that sharpens focus and clears your mind through action. 9 LEGENDARY KATANAS Each sword has unique visuals and slash effects inspired by real Japanese legendary blades: - Kiyomitsu -- Pure White Flash (Free) - Masamune -- Supreme Blue Edge - Muramasa -- Cursed Purple Aura - Raikiri -- Thunder Strike - Mikazuki Munechika -- Elegant Gold Crescent - Dojigiri Yasutsuna -- Demon Slayer Red - Shokudaikiri Mitsutada -- Flame Blade - Tsurumaru Kuninaga -- Gale Wind White - Juzumaru Tsunetsugu -- Frozen Spirit Blade KEY FEATURES - 12 emotion tags to categorize and slash your worries - Rock Slash Mode -- enter mushin (no-mind) and cut through sacred stone - 9 beautiful Japanese-style backgrounds with ambient sounds (rain, birdsong, wind) - Adjustable training duration (1 min to unlimited) - All data stored locally on your device -- complete privacy protection ZENBLADE PRO (Premium) The free version includes core features. Upgrade to PRO with a single purchase to unlock everything -- forever. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. - All 9 legendary katanas - All 12 emotion tags - All 9 backgrounds and BGM - Rock Slash Mode - Extended training durations (3 min, 5 min, unlimited) PURCHASE INFORMATION ZenBlade PRO is a one-time in-app purchase. Buy once and enjoy all features permanently. This is NOT a subscription -- there are no recurring charges. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Use "Restore Purchases" to recover your purchase on a new device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Samurai Mindfulness at 13.0 against U2plus (ユーツープラス)'s 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. U2plus (ユーツープラス) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Samurai Mindfulness sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
U2plus (ユーツープラス) ships an update every 4 months, Samurai Mindfulness every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U2plus (ユーツープラス) | Samurai Mindfulness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaiju Company | yuki okada |
In-app purchases
U2plus (ユーツープラス)
- ライトプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- スタンダードプラン14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- ライトプラン14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- スタンダードプラン(年額)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
Samurai Mindfulness
- ZenBlade PRO$4.99
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