Comparison

Cortisol App vs CBT Thought Journal & Reframe

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

Head to head
About

Cortisol App

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Wholistic application to help those living with the rare disease Cushings manage their disease. The application allows users to manage their disease and get educated from trusted sources about Cushings. The cortisol app is free for users. All medical information in the application is from https://csrf.org/. Please note that the Cortisol App is not a medical device and we do not give any clinical recommendations or make any diagnoses. Disclaimer: any users of the Cortisol App should get their health advice from a doctor.

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CBT Thought Journal & Reframe

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Your mind runs ahead. The what-if. The worst case. The thought that loops at 2am and won't let go. This is a CBT thought journal built to help you catch those thoughts โ€” and reframe them. Anxiety, worry, and overthinking often start with a single distorted thought: "something's wrong," "I've messed up," "it'll all fall apart." Left alone, it spirals. Written down and gently questioned, it loosens. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), it walks you through it, step by step: Catch the anxious or spiraling thought See what it's really saying โ€” and why it feels true Notice the distortion (catastrophizing, mind-reading, all-or-nothing) Reframe it into something truer, and kinder Watch how your thoughts and mood shift over time No jargon. No lectures. Just a calm, guided space to think more clearly when your mind won't slow down. Whether it's 2am worry, a spiral before a big day, or the same thought on repeat โ€” a few minutes of reframing can change how the whole thing feels. โ€” This app is a self-help tool, not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a mental-health professional. Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17

Screenshots

Cortisol App4 screens
CBT Thought Journal & Reframe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortisol App at none against CBT Thought Journal & Reframe's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CBT Thought Journal & Reframe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Cortisol App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cortisol App versus CBT Thought Journal & Reframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCortisol AppCBT Thought Journal & Reframe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size109 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynaptica HealthSvitlana Kyrylova

In-app purchases

None

Cortisol App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CBT Thought Journal & Reframe

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cortisol App free?
Cortisol App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBT Thought Journal & Reframe free?
CBT Thought Journal & Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cortisol App or CBT Thought Journal & Reframe have ads?
Neither Cortisol App nor CBT Thought Journal & Reframe shows ads.

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