Comparison

Anger Management vs ReframeMe

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

Head to head
About

Anger Management

Features
Read full description

Cooldown is a premium, offline-first anger management tool designed to help you manage anger in real-time and track patterns over time. Unlike other apps that lock features behind subscriptions or harvest your data, Cooldown gives you everything upfront—no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Pay once, own everything. ▸ WHY COOLDOWN? Most anger management apps frustrate users with paywalls, fake AI chatbots, and privacy concerns. Cooldown is different: • One-time purchase — All features unlocked forever • 100% offline — Works without internet, even in a tunnel • Complete privacy — All data stays on your device. No tracking, no analytics, no cloud sync • Evidence-based — Built on CBT and acceptance techniques proven by research ▸ SOS MODE — WHEN YOU'RE ANGRY RIGHT NOW Big SOS button always visible. Choose quick relief (30-60 seconds) or guided exercises (5+ minutes): Quick Relief: • Countdown from 10 with calming color fade • Quick Calming Breath (30 seconds) • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding technique Guided Exercises: • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4) • 4-7-8 Breathing for deep relaxation • Progressive Muscle Relaxation • Cognitive Reframing prompts Each exercise features visual breathing guides, optional haptic feedback, and smooth animations to help you regain calm. ▸ LOGGING & TRACKING Flexible logging for before, during, or after an episode: • Rate intensity (1-10) • Select triggers (Work, Family, Traffic, Money, Health, Relationships, and custom categories) • Track what techniques helped • Add notes for reflection ▸ INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS See your patterns clearly: • Weekly anger frequency • Most common triggers • Which techniques work best for you • Average intensity over time All analytics processed locally on your device. ▸ LEARN — UNDERSTAND YOUR ANGER Quick Tips (30-second reads): • Why counting to 10 actually works • The 90-second emotion rule • Why venting doesn't help (science says so) • How sleep and hunger affect anger Deep Dives (5-minute articles): • Understanding the anger cycle • CBT fundamentals for anger • Common cognitive distortions • When to seek professional help ▸ PREMIUM, CALM DESIGN • Soothing sage green color palette • Clean, minimal interface • Dark mode support • No distracting gamification • No hollow streaks or badges ▸ BUILT FOR PRIVACY Cooldown stores everything locally using SQLite. We have no servers, collect no data, and have no way to see your information. When you delete the app, your data is gone forever. ▸ WHAT COOLDOWN IS NOT • Not a replacement for professional therapy • Not a crisis intervention tool • Not for severe anger disorders If you're experiencing serious anger issues, please consult a licensed mental health professional. — Cooldown: Because you deserve a tool that actually helps, without the frustration of paywalls and fake AI.

About

ReframeMe

Features
Read full description

ReframeMe helps you turn unhelpful thoughts into balanced, realistic perspectives. Write or speak a thought, and ReframeMe guides you through a structured reframe: Balanced reframe Cognitive distortions Evidence for and against A tiny next step you can do today A one-sentence reminder A self-talk script for tough moments What to do if the thought returns You can save helpful reframes and set reminders to build consistency over time. Important: ReframeMe is designed for self-reflection and habit-building. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in crisis or may harm yourself, contact local emergency services immediately. Language support: English Simple English Sinhala

Screenshots

Anger Management4 screens
ReframeMe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReframeMe at Free against Anger Management's $4.99. ReframeMe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On 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

ReframeMe is free to download; Anger Management costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Anger Management versus ReframeMe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnger ManagementReframeMe
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMobin AkhterAshen Ishanka Costha

In-app purchases

None

Anger Management

No in-app purchases

None

ReframeMe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anger Management free?
Anger Management costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReframeMe free?
ReframeMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Anger Management or ReframeMe have ads?
Neither Anger Management nor ReframeMe shows ads.

Other comparisons