# Less vs Reframe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Less at none against Reframe's 13. Less also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Reframe's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (45K vs 964). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reframe sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Less asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reframe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 45K ratings behind it against 964, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Less's written reviews are positive against 62% of Reframe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Less ships an update fortnightly, Reframe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Less | Reframe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (964 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-alcohol-tracker/id1484828892/reviews) | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 964 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 61.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 21 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zero Longevity Science, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397458636) | [Glucobit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485756275) |

## What reviewers say

### Less

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/less-alcohol-tracker/id1484828892)

This app helps users track their alcohol consumption to promote mindful drinking and increase drink-free days. It offers a science-based approach to managing intake, with features like setting limits, logging drinks, and visualizing progress through graphs and streaks. The app provides a judgment-free environment for anyone looking to moderate their alcohol consumption.

**Highlights:** Track alcohol intake, Set and customize limits, Log drinks quickly, Build drink-free streaks, Visualize progress with graphs, Review weekly and monthly history, Estimate spending and calories

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive app
- 💡 Helpful for tracking drinking habits
- 🌊 Visually appealing nautical theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., missing days, incorrect data)
- 🔗 Lack of Apple Health integration
- 📆 Limited ability to edit past data
- 🔢 Inability to customize drink definitions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on sign-in
- Calendar and data sync issues
- Incorrect drink counting and tracking

**Requested features**

- Add daily limit setting
- Implement Apple Health sync
- Provide more detailed analytics and trends
- Add widget and Apple Watch support
- Allow retroactive data entry


### Reframe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #161 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app helps users reduce or quit their alcohol consumption through a neuroscience-based educational program. It offers progress tracking, a supportive community, and various tools to change one's relationship with alcohol. Premium options provide access to certified coaches and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** 160-day evidence-based education program, Progress tracking, Private community support, Meditations and games, 1:1 certified recovery coach access (premium), Live coaching calls (premium)

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reframe + 1HD (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Reframe Access (Monthly) | $13.99 | per month |
| Reframe (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Reframe Silver (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Reframe (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Reframe Access (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Reframe Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Reframe Silver (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |
| Reframe (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game changer
- 🚀 Helpful and informative
- 👍 Supportive community
- 👍 Accountability and tracking
- 👍 Science-based approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy daily tasks and features
- 🔑 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔑 Unclear pricing and trial details
- 🔑 Limited content for non-US users
- 🔑 Lacks social features for users

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation issues
- Blank screens and content not loading
- Incorrect drink tracking and notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/favorite content
- More personalized recommendations
- Integration with other health apps
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Expanded social features and communities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Less free?

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

### Is Reframe free?

Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Less or Reframe?

Reframe is rated higher. Less averages 4.3 out of 5 from 964 ratings, while Reframe averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do Less or Reframe have ads?

Reframe shows ads; Less does not.

### Which is updated more often, Less or Reframe?

Less ships an update fortnightly, and Reframe every 5 days. Most recently, Less was updated on October 13, 2026 and Reframe on October 16, 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.*