Thought Journal vs ReframeKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thought Journal
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Thought Journal is a structured journaling app for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Thought Journal goes back to the basics of CBT journaling, with no extra frills. By writing down a challenging situation that we've faced, along with our thoughts and feelings, we can examine any cognitive distortions or "unhelpful thinking styles" that we may be engaging in. By identifying these unhelpful thinking styles, we can begin to challenge and change them, and ultimately improve our well-being. Get started without jumping through hoops • No account creation; no personal data is collected from you • No paywalls; all features are available without paying a penny • No one can read what you write except you; your journal entries stay on your device only, with the option to back them up to your iCloud account • Permanently delete your all entries at any time Privacy policy: https://www.clarencechan.dev/assets/thought-journal-privacy.txt
ReframeKit
This app provides a guided process to help users identify and reframe anxious thoughts. It supports cognitive behavioral therapy practices for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. The interface is designed to be calm and distraction-free, aiding self-awareness and reflection.
- Guided cognitive reframing process
- Cognitive distortion library
- Emotion tracking with intensity
- Autosave for drafts
- Searchable past reframes
- Backup and restore functionality
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When anxious thoughts spiral, ReframeKit gives you a calm space to slow down and reframe them. Built for CBT practice and cognitive restructuring — at home, on your device, without ads or accounts. Each Reframe walks you through the situation that set things off, the emotions it provoked, the automatic thoughts behind them, the cognitive distortions at play, and the reframed thoughts you put in their place. Whether you're working alongside a therapist or building self-awareness on your own, ReframeKit gives you a calm, focused space to slow down and think clearly. What it helps with - Anxiety and anxious overthinking - Low mood and depressive thought patterns - Stress and overwhelm - Self-criticism and harsh inner dialogue - Practice between therapy sessions Features - Guided Reframes — A step-by-step process that captures the situation, the emotions you felt (and how strongly), your automatic thoughts, the cognitive distortions at play, and the reframed thoughts that result. - Cognitive Distortion Library — Learn to recognize common distortions like catastrophizing, mind reading, and all-or-nothing thinking, with built-in descriptions for each. - Emotion Tracking with Intensity Ratings — Name what you feel and rate how strongly, so you can see shifts in mood over time. - Draft Autosave — Your in-progress Reframe is continuously saved automatically. Quit midway and pick up exactly where you left off. - Past Reframes — Revisit past Reframes to spot recurring patterns and notice your growth. - Full-Text Search — Quickly search across your Reframes — situations, automatic thoughts, challenges, and reframed thoughts alike. - Recently Deleted — Deleted Reframes are kept for 30 days, so accidental deletions are easy to restore. - Backup & Restore — Your data is yours. Back up your Reframes for safekeeping or restore them onto a new device. - Helpful Tips — Gentle in-app guidance helps you get the most out of each step. - Simple, Focused Interface — A clean, distraction-free design that keeps you grounded in the reflection process. A note from the developer ReframeKit is free — genuinely free, with no ads, no subscriptions, and no accounts. I built it because MoodKit, an app I relied on for years, is no longer available, and I wanted that kind of tool to exist again. Your Reframes stay on your device. ReframeKit is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional or local emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ReframeKit at every 3 days against Thought Journal's every 2 weeks. Thought Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Thought Journal ships an update every 2 weeks, ReframeKit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thought Journal | ReframeKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ka Chon Chan | TSZ HO JASPER WANG |
In-app purchases
Thought Journal
No in-app purchases
ReframeKit
No in-app purchases








