Nikuno vs Reframe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nikuno
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Nikuno is with you on your way to quitting, day by day. Nikuno is a little lung that breathes easier with you. Every smoke-free day lets your lungs visibly settle and your tree grow. Every day you do something for yourself, your streak grows. STAY ON TRACK EVERY DAY โข Your streak: a check-in, a breathing exercise, a game or a lesson is enough for your daily goal โข Collect leaves and get outfits for Nikuno and streak freezes in the shop โข Days smoke-free, money saved, cigarettes not smoked and time won back, live YOUR PATH โข A map full of levels: every smoke-free stretch takes you a little further โข Short lessons on cravings, triggers, sleep, stress and more, with stars and chests โข Your lungs and tree show how your body recovers, stop by stop HELP WHEN A CRAVING HITS โข SOS in one tap: a guided 3-minute routine with breathing, water, distraction and your reasons โข Small games that keep your mind busy for three minutes โข SOS always stays free YOUR DIARY โข Log cravings, daily check-ins, slips and weight in seconds โข 10 entries are free, unlimited with Pro โข A slip doesn't send you back to zero. Nikuno helps you keep going. WIDGETS โข Your progress on the Home Screen, with SOS in one tap NIKUNO PRO โข Unlimited diary โข Many more levels and lessons on your path: Pro units, challenges and boss quizzes โข 11 Pro games, including Word search, Sudoku Mini, Minefield and Chain reaction โข 30+ exclusive outfits for Nikuno โข +20 % leaves on every leaf pack โข Patterns & stats: when, where and why your cravings come โข Risk-time alerts, quit plans from 7 to 90 days and training mode โข More streak freezes, certificate designs and big widgets ALWAYS FREE SOS with breathing, 3 games, your streak, lungs, tree, the base levels on your path, certificates, the small widget and 10 diary entries. LEAF PACKS You earn leaves in the app. If you like, you can also buy leaf packs (one-time in-app purchases, not subscriptions). PRIVATE โข No account. Your entries stay on your iPhone, sensitive fields are encrypted. โข Anonymous usage statistics only with your consent. Note: Nikuno supports you while you quit smoking. The app does not replace medical advice or treatment. Subscription information: Nikuno Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription and as a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel in your Apple Account settings. If you buy a subscription during a free trial, the unused portion of the trial is forfeited. Terms of Use: https://jeremiah-stueve.com/en/nikuno/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://jeremiah-stueve.com/en/nikuno/privacy/
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 โ "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" โ 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 โ 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 โข iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) โข 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. โโโ โข One-time purchase, no subscription โข Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account โข Built with Apple Intelligence โข Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver โข English at launch, more languages coming
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nikuno at weekly against Reframe's every 3 months. Nikuno also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Nikuno sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nikuno ships an update weekly, Reframe every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Nikuno | Reframe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 โ better | 26.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeremiah Stueve | Takumi Kanzaki |
In-app purchases
Nikuno
- Nikuno Pro โ Monthly$3.991 Month
- Nikuno Pro โ Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- 500 Leaves$0.99
- 1,200 Leaves$2.99
- 3,000 Leaves$4.99
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- 7,000 Leaves$8.99
- Nikuno Premium - Lifetime$49.99
Reframe
- Reframe Lifetime$14.99









