ReframeKit vs InnerRelease
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
InnerRelease
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Most mood apps ask you to log a feeling and move on. InnerRelease helps you actually let it go. InnerRelease is a calm, private space for working through difficult emotions — stress, anxiety, anger, overwhelm — with a gentle, guided "release" practice. Instead of bottling feelings up, you notice what you feel, allow it, and let it pass — going from tense to settled and clear in minutes. [Guided Emotional Release] Choose the depth that fits — Quick, Standard, or Deep. Calm, non-judgmental prompts walk you through letting a feeling go, releasing the wanting underneath it, and working through a decision when you feel stuck. Rate how you feel before and after to see the shift. [SOS — First Aid for Hard Moments] When a wave hits, open SOS for a step-by-step kit: grounding (5-4-3-2-1), self-soothing, a slow guided breath, and a gentle check-in. Reach it from the app, a Lock Screen widget, or by asking Siri. [Breathing Library — 6 Techniques] Breathing is the fastest way to settle your nervous system — when the rhythm is right. InnerRelease includes 6 research-backed techniques, each for a different need: • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4): focus and stress management • 4-7-8 Breathing: fast-acting calm for anxiety and sleep • Physiological Sigh: the quickest nervous system reset • Coherent Breathing (5.5-5.5): balance and a flow state • Extended Exhale (4-6): parasympathetic calm for daily stress • Calm Breathing (4-4): a gentle, all-purpose rhythm Each comes with a smooth animated guide to pace yourself to, and you can build and save your own custom patterns for one-tap access. [AI Companion — Bring Your Own Key] Talk it through with a private AI guide that leads you through a release, by text or voice. Name your companion; it remembers what matters to you. Connect your own OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini key, so conversations go straight to your provider — never to ours. A few sessions are free daily; Pro removes the limit. [Insights & Trends] See your emotional weather over time: before/after scores, day / week / month / year views, a calendar heatmap, and a weekly insight. Export a shareable report anytime. [Self Check-Ins] Optional questionnaires (PHQ-9 and GAD-7, public domain) help you track how you're doing, with clear results and trends — educational self-screening tools, not a diagnosis. [Learn & Daily Quotes] A built-in learning center explains the practice step by step, with short readings to deepen each session — plus a hand-picked quote each day. [Gentle Habit Support] Optional daily reminders, a Today view, and a Home Screen widget for one-tap access to a release. [Private by Design] No account. No sign-up. Your records live on your device and sync only through your own private, encrypted iCloud. Lock the app with Face ID / Touch ID, export or delete your data anytime, and optionally mirror your mood to Apple Health. [Optional Pro] The free version covers daily releases, the breathing library, SOS, the learning center, and core stats. Pro unlocks unlimited releases and history, the Deep flow, an unlimited AI companion, and advanced statistics — monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime in Settings. [A Gentle Note] InnerRelease is a self-help and mindfulness tool, not a substitute for professional counseling, therapy, or medical care. If you are in crisis, please contact a qualified professional or your local emergency services. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION InnerRelease Pro is a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://arthur-dy-lee.github.io/codearthur-policies/bozhu/en/privacy.html?name=InnerRelease Terms of Use (EULA): https://arthur-dy-lee.github.io/codearthur-policies/bozhu/en/terms.html?name=InnerRelease
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReframeKit at none against InnerRelease's 3. ReframeKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). InnerRelease's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On price 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
Both are free to download. InnerRelease sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ReframeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
ReframeKit ships an update every 3 days, InnerRelease monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ReframeKit | InnerRelease |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TSZ HO JASPER WANG | 伯柱 李 |
In-app purchases
ReframeKit
No in-app purchases
InnerRelease
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$5.99









