Comparison

BetterHelp vs Amble Today

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

Head to head
About

BetterHelp

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
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BETTERHELP: INSURANCE OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE BetterHelp makes it easy to connect with a licensed therapist online, whether you choose self-pay or explore insurance options that may be available. Where insurance options are available, eligible members may access therapy with an average copay of $23 per session.* Answer a few questions and get matched with a licensed therapist from our community of over 30,000 based on your needs, preferences, and location. ------------------------------------------- WHY BETTERHELP? ------------------------------------------- • Insurance options now available • Average copay of $23 per session for eligible members • Over 30,000 licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists • Match with a therapist based on your needs, preferences, and location • Message your therapist anytime • Schedule weekly live video or phone sessions • Access educational group webinars • Choose self-pay or explore insurance options that may be available PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, TAILORED TO YOU Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference. BetterHelp matches you with a licensed therapist who understands where you are and where you want to go. You can message your therapist anytime and schedule live sessions from wherever you are, online. (Please note: when using insurance, certain BetterHelp features may be limited or unavailable, including chat-based sessions, groups/classes, and select self-help tools.) LICENSED AND TRAINED THERAPISTS BetterHelp therapists are licensed professionals with at least 3 years and 1,000 hours of hands-on experience. Our network includes psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other similarly credentialed providers. All of our therapists hold a Master’s Degree or a Doctoral Degree in their respective fields and have been qualified and certified by their state professional board, having completed the necessary education, exams, training, and practice. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? BetterHelp now offers more payment options, including insurance options that may be available. Insurance availability, coverage, and cost may vary by state, plan, provider network, therapist availability, and deductible status. Eligible members have an average copay of $23 per session. Not using insurance? Individual self-pay plans typically range from $70 to $100 per week, billed every 4 weeks, and may vary based on location, preferences, therapist availability, and available discounts. Self-pay memberships include in-app messaging and a weekly live session, and you can cancel at any time."

About

Amble Today

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Amble Today is a quiet walking journal for iPhone. Open it, start walking, and come back to a finished entry — steps, distance, time, and the mood of that moment are already filled in. Or log a walk by hand when you prefer. What you can do for free, forever: • Record every walk with steps, distance, and duration • Add a mood, nature tags, a photo note, and a place you want to remember • Generate a shareable poster from any walk • Keep everything synced across your devices with iCloud • Export your data as a JSON backup, and import it back anytime Amble Pro adds: • Unlimited walk history (free version keeps the most recent 30 walks) • Your full walk map with every marked spot • Reminders before a planned walk • The complete set of nature tags Amble Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly (US$5.99) or yearly (US$29.99), each with a 7-day free trial. Prices are shown in your local currency and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amblewalk.pages.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

BetterHelp4 screens
Amble Today4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BetterHelp at none against Amble Today's 2. BetterHelp also leads on chart position (#71 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Amble Today's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Amble Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BetterHelp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BetterHelp versus Amble Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBetterHelpAmble Today
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (150K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings150K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBetterHelpBeidiji (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

BetterHelp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Video call disconnections
  • Billing and subscription issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Amble Today

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BetterHelp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Amble Today

Subscriptions2
  • Amble Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Amble Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is BetterHelp free?
BetterHelp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amble Today free?
Amble Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BetterHelp or Amble Today have ads?
BetterHelp shows ads; Amble Today does not.

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