Comparison

AltoThought vs OCD Rewire

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

Head to head
About

AltoThought

This app helps you reframe negative thoughts and develop a healthier mindset. It guides you through identifying thoughts, exploring alternative perspectives, and tracking your emotional progress. It's a tool to enhance your cognitive processes and achieve a more balanced outlook.

Highlights
  • Identify and log negative thoughts
  • Explore alternative perspectives
  • Track emotional evolution
  • Enhance cognitive processes
  • Develop balanced thought patterns
Features
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AltoThought is designed to guide you through reframing negative thoughts, enhancing your cognitive process. Originally created to support my own cognitive behavioral therapy journey, it is now available to assist you in reshaping your mindset. Here's how AltoThought works: Begin by jotting down your initial thought, whatever it may be, and note your current feelings. Next, visit the Alternative tab to explore a new perspective on that thought. This helps you add nuance and reshape any cognitive patterns that may be holding you back. Analyze your progress with insightful statistics that reveal how your feelings evolve through the practice of alternative thinking. Let AltoThought be your companion in developing a healthier and more balanced thought process.

About

OCD Rewire

Features
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OCD Rewire is your personal, evidence-based companion for managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Built on proven therapeutic techniques — Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness — it puts real recovery tools in your pocket. AI Recovery Coach Chat with an AI assistant trained in ERP and CBT techniques. Get personalized guidance, process difficult moments, and practice cognitive restructuring — anytime, anywhere. Daily Tracker & Thought Records Log OCD events using structured CBT thought records. Track your triggers, automatic thoughts, emotions, and outcomes. Monitor your blocking rate and see your progress over time. ERP Exercises Practice exposure exercises with built-in anxiety rating scales. Generate AI-powered exercises tailored to your OCD subtype and difficulty level. Build your exposure hierarchy at your own pace. Cognitive Defusion Learn to observe your thoughts without judgment through guided exercises — labeling, silly voice, leaves on a stream, and more. Mindfulness & Breathing Guided breathing sessions (2, 5, or 10 minutes) and curated meditation videos to help you ground yourself in difficult moments. 21-Day Action Plan Get a personalized, AI-generated treatment plan based on your OCD subtype and severity. Follow structured daily tasks through phases of awareness, skill-building, and practice. Data & Insights Visualize your recovery journey with charts and analytics. View success rates by day, week, month, or year. Export your data to share with your therapist. Education Learn about OCD, the OCD cycle, ERP therapy, and common subtypes through clear, evidence-based content. Also includes: • Achievement badges and streak tracking to keep you motivated • Medication tracking • Journaling • Y-BOCS self-assessment • Daily reminder notifications • Dark mode • English and Chinese language support • Privacy-first: your data stays on your device OCD Rewire is not a replacement for professional therapy. If you are in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or crisis helpline. Subscription Information OCD Recovery Pro offers a monthly subscription that provides unlimited access to AI-powered therapy chat and premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/terms

Screenshots

AltoThought4 screens
OCD Rewire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OCD Rewire at 15.1 against AltoThought's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AltoThought sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OCD Rewire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AltoThought versus OCD Rewire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltoThoughtOCD Rewire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB57 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFrank Solleveld祥翀 刘

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AltoThought

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Coffee XL$2.99
  • Donation$3.99
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  • Donation XL$8.99
2 purchases

OCD Rewire

Subscriptions2
  • OCD Rewire VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
  • OCD Rewire VIP Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is AltoThought free?
AltoThought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OCD Rewire free?
OCD Rewire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AltoThought or OCD Rewire have ads?
Neither AltoThought nor OCD Rewire shows ads.

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