Comparison

AmiAshi vs CBT+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AmiAshi

Features
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"Wait, what row was I on?" "Where in the pattern am I supposed to be knitting?" Ami-Ashi is a knitting assistant app for both needle knitting and crochet that clears up all that confusion. β–  Features Import and display knitting pattern photos and PDFs in-app Place markers manually on your pattern Increase or decrease your row count with a button Auto-tracking row marker moves with your row count automatically (needle knitting only) Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to Siri to advance one row Ask Siri "What row am I on in Ami-Ashi?" to check your current row Siri works even while playing videos or music (background support) Jump directly to a project from Spotlight search on your home screen View photos of the developer's cat! β–  Perfect for you if… Counting rows while knitting is a hassle You want an easy way to track where you are on your pattern You like to enjoy videos or music while you knit You want a more comfortable knitting experience β–  FAQ Q: How do I use Siri? A: Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to advance one row. Ask "Ami-Ashi, what row am I on?" to hear your current row count.

About

CBT+

Features
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy! Practice evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track your moods, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build healthier mental habits. Keep your reflections private, find calm with guided breathing exercises, and stay in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Macβ€”no account signup required. Features: Thought diary Mood analytics Breathing exercises Guided CBT tools Sync with iCloud between iPhone, iPad, and Mac FaceID or passcode lock No account signup required β€’ Guided Thought Records: Work through structured CBT exercises to identify thinking traps, review evidence, and create more balanced thoughts. β€’ Mood Trends: Discover patterns in your emotions with clear visualizations, weekly summaries, and meaningful insights. β€’ Breathing & Mindfulness Tools: Calm your nervous system with guided breathing exercises designed for stress relief and emotional reset. β€’ Complete Customization: Personalize your space with accent colors, immersive themes, and a modular dashboard. β€’ Privacy & Security: Secure your most personal reflections with FaceID/Passcode and private iCloud syncing. β€’ Data Portability: Export your entries to CSV anytime and maintain control over your data. β€’ Progress Metrics: Track emotional patterns, exercise completion, and other helpful signals that support your well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you interrupt negative thought cycles and strengthen the mental habits that lead to greater resilience, balance, and peace of mind. Stop feeling stuck in old patterns and start building healthier ways to think and respond. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AmiAshi4 screens
CBT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CBT+ at none against AmiAshi's shown. AmiAshi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AmiAshi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and CBT+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmiAshi ships an update every 4 days, CBT+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
AmiAshi versus CBT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmiAshiCBT+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOKO OKAMelissa Chan

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AmiAshi

One-time4
  • Cat Treat Support$0.49
  • Unlimited Projects$1.99
  • Big Cat Treat Support$1.99
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  • Mega Cat Treat Support$2.99
3 purchases

CBT+

Subscriptions2
  • CBT Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CBT Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • CBT Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is AmiAshi free?
AmiAshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBT+ free?
CBT+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AmiAshi or CBT+ have ads?
AmiAshi shows ads; CBT+ does not.
Which is updated more often, AmiAshi or CBT+?
AmiAshi ships an update every 4 days, and CBT+ every 8 days. Most recently, AmiAshi was updated on October 8, 2026 and CBT+ on October 20, 2026.

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