# BetterHelp vs OhSofia! AI Self

The clearest difference is rating: BetterHelp at 4.8 against OhSofia! AI Self's 4.0. BetterHelp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (149K vs 12). OhSofia! AI Self's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OhSofia! AI Self sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BetterHelp asks for nothing beyond the download.

BetterHelp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BetterHelp has 149K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of BetterHelp's written reviews are positive against 86% of OhSofia! AI Self's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BetterHelp ships an update monthly, OhSofia! AI Self fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BetterHelp | OhSofia! AI Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (149K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterhelp-therapy/id995252384/reviews)** | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohsofia-ai-self-discovery/id6444262874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **149K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BetterHelp](https://appshunter.io/developer/995252383) | [Grotek, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796826475) |

## What reviewers say

### BetterHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/betterhelp-therapy/id995252384)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Access professional mental health support from licensed therapists. Connect via messaging or live sessions, and join educational webinars. Find personalized guidance for various challenges.

**Highlights:** 30,000+ licensed therapists, Therapist matching, Unlimited messaging, Live video/phone sessions, Group webinars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and accessible therapy
- 🚀 Quick matching with therapists
- 💬 Ability to message therapist anytime
- 📝 Helpful journaling and worksheets
- 🤗 Supportive and understanding therapists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🕰️ Incompatible time zones for some users
- 🔄 Difficulty switching therapists at times
- 🔌 Technical issues with app and video calls
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent quality of therapists

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Video call disconnections
- Billing and subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More affordable pricing options
- Availability of therapists in different time zones
- Easier process for switching therapists
- Improved video call and app stability
- Better screening and training for therapists


### OhSofia! AI Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohsofia-ai-self-discovery/id6444262874)

This AI companion offers 24/7 emotional support and personal growth guidance. Explore your inner world with specialized AI characters and metaphorical cards, and track your emotional progress over time. It's a private space for self-discovery and comfort.

**Highlights:** 24/7 AI emotional support, Specialized AI chat characters, Metaphorical Associative Cards (MAC), Session archive and activity journal, Emotional growth tracking, Personalized self-discovery tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $71.99 | per year |
| Images | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sage | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 personalities | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| You are  Not Guilty! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tandem Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Calma Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guilt Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Maskaradas Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rada Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moneta Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Box Deck | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8 Decks Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BetterHelp free?

BetterHelp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OhSofia! AI Self free?

OhSofia! AI Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BetterHelp or OhSofia! AI Self?

BetterHelp is rated higher. BetterHelp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 149K ratings, while OhSofia! AI Self averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do BetterHelp or OhSofia! AI Self have ads?

Both BetterHelp and OhSofia! AI Self show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BetterHelp or OhSofia! AI Self?

BetterHelp ships an update monthly, and OhSofia! AI Self fortnightly. Most recently, BetterHelp was updated on September 25, 2026 and OhSofia! AI Self on July 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*