Comparison

Reframe vs SMART Recovery

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

Head to head
About

Reframe

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
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Reframe is the #1 alcohol reduction app, built to help you drink less and live more. Whether your goal is to cut back or quit drinking entirely, Reframe’s neuroscience approach can help you change the way alcohol shows up in your life. With a core 160-day, evidence-based, education program, progress tracking, a private community, and a multitude of tools (think meditations, games, and more!), you’ve got everything you need to change your relationship with booze at the click of a button. Need extra support? Uplevel your alcohol-free or alcohol-reduction journey with Reframe’s premium Thrive Coaching and get 1:1 access to a certified recovery coach, live coaching calls, and exclusive video content. Try Reframe FREE for 7 days, and Reframe the way you think and drink. SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING TERMS Reframe currently offers auto-renewing subscriptions for accessing the app. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current payment period. Prices listed in the app are USD and may differ outside of the United States, depending on country of residence. You may turn off auto-renew at any time by accessing your iTunes account settings. Payment must be canceled at least 24 hours prior to renewal. To read Reframe’s terms of use & privacy policy, please visit: https://www.theglucobit.com/terms-of-use and https://www.theglucobit.com/privacy For more information or feedback, please contact us at support@reframeapp.com

About

SMART Recovery

This app connects individuals with mutual-support groups to overcome addiction to substances or activities. It guides participants in developing self-empowerment for balanced living through a science-based program.

Highlights
  • Mutual-support groups
  • Addiction recovery
  • Science-based 4-Point Program
  • Develop self-empowerment
  • Balanced living guidance
Features
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SMART Recovery is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program®.

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
SMART Recovery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reframe at 4.7 against SMART Recovery's 4.1. Reframe also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (45K vs 28). SMART Recovery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Reframe sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SMART Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reframe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 45K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Reframe's written reviews are positive against 75% of SMART Recovery's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reframe ships an update every 4 days, SMART Recovery monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Reframe versus SMART Recovery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeSMART Recovery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better4.1 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size377 MB31 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGlucobit Inc.SMART Recovery USA, Inc.

Customer experience

Reframe

All ratings45,352 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,737 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative34.5%

SMART Recovery

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Reframe

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

SMART Recovery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Reframe

Subscriptions12
  • Reframe + 1HD (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Reframe Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Reframe (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Reframe Silver (Monthly)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Reframe (Annual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Reframe Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Reframe Silver (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Reframe (Annual)1 Month trial2 variants$119.991 Year
None

SMART Recovery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMART Recovery free?
SMART Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reframe or SMART Recovery?
Reframe is rated higher. Reframe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while SMART Recovery averages 4.1 from 28 ratings.
Do Reframe or SMART Recovery have ads?
Reframe shows ads; SMART Recovery does not.
Which is updated more often, Reframe or SMART Recovery?
Reframe ships an update every 4 days, and SMART Recovery monthly. Most recently, Reframe was updated on October 30, 2026 and SMART Recovery on October 27, 2026.

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