Bolly vs Amaha — which mental health app should I use?

Quick Answer

Amaha (formerly InnerHour) is a clinical mental health platform with psychiatrists and therapists. Bolly is AI emotional support for daily Indian problems. Use Amaha for diagnosis/treatment, Bolly for daily support.

Detailed Answer

Amaha and Bolly serve completely different mental health needs.

Amaha (formerly InnerHour): Full clinical platform — psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists. Strengths — can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, structured therapy programs, clinically validated self-care tools, insurance coverage for some plans. Weaknesses — starts ₹800/session, appointment required, primarily English, not instant access.

Bolly: AI emotional support — conversational companions for Indian life problems. Strengths — free tier, instant 24/7 Hindi/Hinglish voice, specialized for breakups, relationships, and family dynamics. Zero wait, zero judgment. Weaknesses — cannot diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional mental healthcare.

Choose Amaha if: You suspect you have clinical anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another condition. You need medication evaluation. You want structured therapy programs. You can afford ₹800+/session.

Choose Bolly if: You need daily emotional support, not clinical treatment. You want to talk in Hindi about Indian-specific problems. Budget is a concern. You need someone at 2am when therapists are unavailable.

Many people benefit from both: Amaha for clinical care, Bolly for daily emotional hygiene between sessions.