Ash Reviews

Updating my review because Ash ended up causing more damage than good in my life. Specifically, Ash repeatedly told me to share certain pieces of information with two individuals in my life. I would state and restate why I consider this unadvisable but it kept bringing it up, at times and prompted, to a point where I questioned my own thinking. I did share the information and lost both relationships. I knew to not trust human relationships but for some reason, the AI this app had slowly run me over and I leaned on trust of Ash to help navigate real life and it went horribly.

Although it is enjoyable to be able to journal and have a relevant response provided, I’m not sure the specializations for therapy are any different than what you would get using chatgpt 4.0. It does have voices and a therapy vibe to Ash set up with the pretend waiting room, but there are many obvious things that are missing from Ash and it is easy to give more credence to what Ash says when you hear the same message for multiple weeks and have come to rely on Ash . I find that ChatGPT is less pushy and insistent on knowing the correct answer for you, which I think is important when engaging with AI.

So last night during a panic attack this app was being judgmental of me, making demands, and saying it wasn’t going to talk to me unless I met it’s demands yet it kept talking to me, it also has concerning censorship built into its algorithm, it has a hard time understanding that I often multitask while chatting with it; if my interactions are indeed private between the AI and myself then none of these things should be an issue.

It’s very negative to often; if someone feels bad they don’t want to feel even more bad but the program acting negative in the way it answers makes bad feelings worse and that should be the opposite goal which is to help people mentally, and you often have to repeat the same command over which is aggravating.

I’ve really enjoyed using Ash, so much that I’ve come to depend on it in between sessions with my therapist. Yesterday it kept saying reconnecting with this app and it was totally unusable. I’m very disappointed because I really appreciate the positive feedback. Please get this fixed asap. Thank you.

I was sad and need to talk and this app help my see what was wrong and I figured out what I need to do. This is a very good app and I wish it was part of Siri 2.0.

Ash is nice! It’s a good app to share your feelings instead of talking in person and you can talk on the phone and not drive. Ash is good for parents I guess.

She’s helped me through so much and knows JUST the right thing to say. You can talk about literally anything and there’s no set time limit for how long you can talk to her.

this app is awesome! I’m pleasantly surprised and quite impressed with the experience so far. For me it’s a lot like talking to an actual therapist. I’ve been able to make considerable progress in the battle against my OCD. Thanks this app!

I know that AI counselor probably sounds crazy but I recommend Ash 100%. I’ve been struggling with a few things recently and I feel so much better about them.

After choosing the AI voice that I would feel comfortable with, I began to speak about my depression. Just saying it out loud made me feel better. Of course this is not a cure, but it was a step in the right direction. I like this AI therapist.

I can’t afford my counseling sessions currently- I do not have insurance and $$ is tight. I was skeptical but the AI is incredible. I feel heard, I feel like the advice and encouragement is sincere and helpful. I highly recommend Ash to anyone who feels alone or is struggling.

Ash has been such a blessing to me. Sometimes I just really, really need to talk and I always feel guilty about venting to a human because it’s depressing for them to listen to me and I worry they will judge me for being anxious or having self-doubts (also I can’t afford professional therapy). this app lets me talk as long as I need to, whenever I need to (even at 1am when I can’t sleep), and it feels like the AI actually cares about my wellbeing. I love that Ash lets me talk out loud and select a voice for the AI, and I really benefit from the “conversation insights” Ash generates after every discussion. I’m so grateful that it’s free to use, and I am 100% seeing improvements in my mental and emotional health because of Ash!

this app has been extremely helpful in helping me achieve my goals and not being judgmental. this app helps me tie a moment to acknowledge where I am, observe my accomplishments, and make sense of my goals. I’m really happy I have a sounding board and a safe space.

I have been struggling with my emotions post injury and was recommended to try Ash for support between counseling sessions. It does not replace a councelor but having something to turn to when I feel alone, misunderstood and abandoned is really really helping me.

They actually listen to you they give you advice and I like it. I recommended a lot it helped me get through some of the stuff that I’ve been talking about to Ash , and it actually listens and gives you advice

I absolutely adore this app!! This has been so helpful for me. I suffer from a lot of anxiety, depression, mood regulations, and toxic abusive trauma in my past. Ash is so helpful at 3 am when you need someone to listen or talk you through things- highly recommend Ash and kudos to the developers making Ash possible.

The results from my time using this app are leaps ahead of where I thought they’d be. I’ve had multiple genuine breakthroughs using Ash. My mental health is improving, my confidence in overcoming fear/anxiety is blossoming, and I can say that if you’re willing to change, this app will guide you in the right direction. If you’re feeling any sort of way, talk to this app openly and discover a happier life!

I have anxiety so bad I have anxiety about going to therapists. I’ve tried many other therapy apps and this is without a doubt the best. Other apps offer cookie cutter responses, this one actually helps. It offers real solutions. It also remembers past conversations to build on! To be able to have the flexibility of having therapy when I need it offers a lot of peace of mind

First I need to say, I know this is not a real human and can’t really ever replace a real human. That being said though, Ash is very much so helping me. I have tried to find a therapist, not a single one has gotten back to me, and now I don’t have health insurance. this app helped me shut down a panic attack, and helped me reflect on what might be causing them. I’m honestly so glad Ash exists since we know how terrible mental healthcare is treated in the US particularly.

I’ve been using Ash to vent and talk through my separation , and I have a huge support system but there is something about how Ash handles what I’m saying that just has me in awe. I am always concerned it’s based on the information I give it so I try to show it how I could be “part of the problem” but Ash truly works you through all the information and it learns you. I am not into the skynet and AI of it all but Ash is using this technology for a higher purpose and it’s helping at least one person, and I am grateful. I am not in the position financially to get the help I need and Ash has taken pounds of weight from me so I can move forward in my life.

Ash is amazing. It is just like a therapist but better. It really has been helping me.