Comparison

Xhale vs Reframe

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

Head to head
About

Xhale

Features
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Xhale gives you the right breathing exercise for how you feel, right now. Anxious, stressed, wired or tired? Tell Xhale how you feel and how you want to feel, and it picks the breathing exercise that gets you there. Follow the breathing circle: breathe in as it grows, out as it shrinks. Most sessions take 2 to 5 minutes. WHY XHALE • 30+ guided breathing exercises, including Box Breathing, 4-7-8 Breathing, Extended Exhale, Ocean Breath and Alternate Nostril breathing • Personal picks based on your mood • Breathwork for anxiety, stress relief, focus, energy and sleep • Audio and haptic cues, so you can breathe with your eyes closed • Progress, streaks and badges that help you build a daily habit • Adjust the rhythm and length of any exercise HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose how you feel now 2. Choose how you want to feel 3. Breathe along with your personal exercise XHALE PRO Try your first breathing exercise during setup. Xhale Pro unlocks every exercise and unlimited daily sessions. Choose a yearly plan with a 7-day free trial, or a weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Xhale is made for general wellness and relaxation. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice. Terms of Use: https://snapmonolab.com/mobile-app-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://snapmonolab.com/privacy-policy-2/

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Reframe

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Stop overthinking. Apple Intelligence on your iPhone helps you notice a distorted thought, name the pattern yourself, and see three balanced reframes. Private. No subscription. Reframe is a focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) thought-record app. Whenever a thought loops in your head — "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" — Reframe walks you through 90 seconds: 1. Describe what happened (one line) 2. Write the thought 3. Tag the feeling and its intensity 4. Pick the thinking pattern behind it, from 10 well-studied options 5. See three alternative perspectives, generated by Apple Intelligence 6. Save, and compare how you feel after THE PRIVACY PROMISE Your thoughts never leave your iPhone. Reframe uses Apple's Foundation Models framework, which runs the AI entirely on your device. No cloud. No account. No tracking. No data collected, even anonymously. THE 10 THINKING PATTERNS Based on Dr. David Burns' cognitive distortions model, Reframe shows you 10 clearly explained patterns with examples — All-or-Nothing, Always/Never, Blowing It Up, Jumping to Conclusions, Labeling, Should/Must, It Must Be Me, Mental Filter, Feelings as Facts, and Discounting the Positive. You pick the one that fits. Over time, you'll spot them in your own thinking without opening the app. ONE-TIME PURCHASE $14.99 once, lifetime access. No subscription. No in-app purchases. All future updates included. REQUIRES • iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) • iOS 26 or later NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE Reframe is a self-reflection tool, not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact a qualified professional. In the U.S., call or text 988. The Samaritans (UK) can be reached at 116 123. Reframe will show you these resources if a thought you write signals something heavier than overthinking. ——— • One-time purchase, no subscription • Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account • Built with Apple Intelligence • Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver • English at launch, more languages coming

Screenshots

Xhale4 screens
Reframe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xhale at every 10 days against Reframe's every 3 months. Xhale also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Xhale sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xhale ships an update every 10 days, Reframe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Xhale versus Reframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXhaleReframe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeronimo LandauerTakumi Kanzaki

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Xhale

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Xhale Pro – Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • Yearly Access$8.991 Year
  • Xhale Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Reframe

One-time1
  • Reframe Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Xhale free?
Xhale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xhale or Reframe have ads?
Neither Xhale nor Reframe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xhale or Reframe?
Xhale ships an update every 10 days, and Reframe every 3 months. Most recently, Xhale was updated on November 5, 2026 and Reframe on October 28, 2026.

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