# Reframe vs Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Self Harm Tracker & Recovery at none against Reframe's 13. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 62%). Reframe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 385). On price, rating 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. Self Harm Tracker & Recovery asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Reframe against 4.6 for Self Harm Tracker & Recovery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 45K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Reframe's written reviews are positive against 90% of Self Harm Tracker & Recovery's.

Reframe ships an update every 4 days, Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reframe | Self Harm Tracker & Recovery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reframe-drink-less-and-thrive/id1485756576/reviews)** | [4.6 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 385 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 377 MB | 33 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) | [Adam Cziko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508288501) |

## What reviewers say

### Reframe

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

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #129 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


### Self Harm Tracker & Recovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-harm-tracker-and-recovery/id6444776336)

This app allows users to track and visualize their symptoms and harmful actions with ease. It provides detailed statistics over time and allows for the generation of printable reports to share with healthcare professionals. Users can also personalize their tracking experience and receive daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Track symptoms and harms, Add notes and personalize tracker, Analyze statistics over time, Generate printable PDF/CSV reports, Daily reminders, Journal lock with Face/Touch ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Provides reminders and encouragement
- 👍 Useful for monitoring symptoms and treatments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users report occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔋 High battery consumption for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes for some users
- Incompatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a counter to track clean days
- Improve chart visualization and reporting
- Integrate with other mental health apps or services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reframe free?

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

### Is Self Harm Tracker & Recovery free?

Self Harm Tracker & Recovery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reframe or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

Reframe is rated higher. Reframe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Self Harm Tracker & Recovery averages 4.6 from 385 ratings.

### Do Reframe or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery have ads?

Reframe shows ads; Self Harm Tracker & Recovery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reframe or Self Harm Tracker & Recovery?

Reframe ships an update every 4 days, and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery every 3 months. Most recently, Reframe was updated on November 1, 2026 and Self Harm Tracker & Recovery on October 30, 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.*