# Reframe vs SMART Recovery

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Reframe | SMART Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576/reviews)** | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recovery/id1606416910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 377 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Glucobit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485756275) | [SMART Recovery USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/988593977) |

## What reviewers say

### Reframe

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

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #136 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


### SMART Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-recovery/id1606416910)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*