Comparison

Reframe vs CTRL

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

CTRL

This app helps users break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes through daily pledges, progress tracking, and educational insights. It offers a private and anonymous experience to foster self-control and build a stronger mindset for recovery.

Highlights
  • Daily pledge system
  • Sobriety streak tracker
  • Educational insights
  • Minimalist and anonymous design
  • Inspirational reminders
  • Track progress and milestones
Features
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Join thousands reclaiming their freedom. Break free from alcohol, weed, and cigarettes — one day at a time. CTRL helps you master self-control through daily pledges, powerful insights, and a clean sobriety tracker designed to guide you toward clarity, strength, and purpose. Whether you’re starting your journey or maintaining your streak, CTRL keeps you grounded, motivated, and accountable — all in complete privacy. HOW TO USE CTRL – SOBRIETY & SELF-CONTROL APP: Download CTRL — Your Daily Sobriety Companion Set your starting day and make your first pledge Track your progress and unlock milestones as you grow Learn daily insights about your mind, body, and purpose WHY THOUSANDS TRUST CTRL CTRL isn’t just a tracker — it’s a mindset shift. Every pledge is a step toward your higher self. Through progress tracking, daily motivation, and science-based education, CTRL helps you understand your relationship with substances and rebuild discipline from within. CTRL MAKES QUITTING SIMPLE Daily Pledge System Commit every day to your goal. Renew your promise and build consistency through conscious choice. Sobriety Streak Tracker See your progress in real time. Watch your days of control add up and celebrate key milestones as you reclaim your freedom. Educational Insights Discover how alcohol, weed, and cigarettes affect your body, brain, and relationships — and learn how to reverse the damage. Minimalist & Anonymous No judgment, no social profile, no noise. Just you, your progress, and your purpose. Inspirational Reminders Receive motivational messages to keep your mindset strong through every high and low. FEATURES & BENEFITS Simple, distraction-free interface Track your sobriety streaks and milestones Learn facts about physical and mental recovery Build habits through daily pledges Stay inspired with curated motivational content 100% anonymous — no personal data shared PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Unlock full access with CTRL Premium: Unlimited educational content and insights Exclusive motivational modules Priority updates and early feature access $7.99/month or $39.99/year (save 58%) TAKE BACK CONTROL Every great change begins with one decision. Make your pledge today — and become the person you were meant to be. Terms & conditions : https://lumpy-borogovia-216.notion.site/CTRL-Terms-Conditions-29d2a15cf5768027ae60e0891b8eb92a

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
CTRL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CTRL at 100% against Reframe's 62%. CTRL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Reframe's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 4) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and CTRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reframe has 45K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Reframe's written reviews are positive against 100% of CTRL's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Reframe versus CTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeCTRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size372 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGlucobit Inc.Viral Tech Inc.

Customer experience

Reframe

All ratings45,197 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,721 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative34.6%

CTRL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CTRL

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
2 purchases

CTRL

Subscriptions2
  • CTRL Pro$7.991 Month
  • CTRL Pro3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTRL free?
CTRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reframe or CTRL?
CTRL is rated higher. Reframe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while CTRL averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Reframe or CTRL have ads?
Reframe shows ads; CTRL does not.

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