Comparison

ReframeKit vs SteadyNote

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

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ReframeKit

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” Name what you feel and rate how strongly, so you can see shifts in mood over time. - Draft Autosave โ€” Your in-progress Reframe is continuously saved automatically. Quit midway and pick up exactly where you left off. - Past Reframes โ€” Revisit past Reframes to spot recurring patterns and notice your growth. - Full-Text Search โ€” Quickly search across your Reframes โ€” situations, automatic thoughts, challenges, and reframed thoughts alike. - Recently Deleted โ€” Deleted Reframes are kept for 30 days, so accidental deletions are easy to restore. - Backup & Restore โ€” Your data is yours. Back up your Reframes for safekeeping or restore them onto a new device. - Helpful Tips โ€” Gentle in-app guidance helps you get the most out of each step. - Simple, Focused Interface โ€” A clean, distraction-free design that keeps you grounded in the reflection process. A note from the developer ReframeKit is free โ€” 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.

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SteadyNote

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SteadyNote is a private CBT journal for understanding your thoughts, tracking your mood, and feeling a little steadier โ€” one small reflection at a time. When your mind feels busy, heavy, anxious, or stuck, SteadyNote gives you a calm place to pause and work through what's happening. Write freely, log your mood, or follow a guided CBT thought record to untangle a difficult thought and find a more balanced perspective. Whether your therapist recommended Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or you're exploring it on your own, SteadyNote is made to be your companion between sessions. It's built around real, evidence-based CBT techniques โ€” but it never feels like homework. Over time, you start to notice the patterns between what happens, what you think, how you feel, and what you do. WHAT YOU CAN DO Guided CBT Thought Records The classic CBT exercise, step by step: describe the situation, capture the automatic thought, rate how you feel, spot the thinking trap, weigh the evidence, and land on a kinder, more balanced thought. Mood Tracking Check in with a simple 1โ€“10 mood log in seconds. Over time, see how your mood shifts and what tends to come before each up and down. Private Journal Entries Write freely when you don't need a full exercise. Your day, your feelings, your therapy notes, or anything on your mind. Spot Your Thinking Traps Recognize the cognitive distortions that catch you most โ€” catastrophizing, all-or-nothing thinking, mind-reading, and "should" statements โ€” explained in plain language. Behavioral Activation Plan a small, meaningful action, predict how it'll feel, do it, then compare what you expected with what actually happened. A gentle way to build momentum when motivation is low. Weekly Reviews Look back gently at your week โ€” your mood, your thought records, your wins, and what was hard โ€” and set a kind intention for the days ahead. Revisit Past Thoughts Return to older thought records and see how strongly you still believe a thought. Watching that belief soften over time is quietly powerful. Therapist-Friendly Export Create a clean PDF summary to bring to a session โ€” with the option to keep your private writing redacted. You choose what to include. PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€” ALWAYS Your reflections are deeply personal, so we treat them that way. Everything stays on your device and your own iCloud. No ads. No tracking. No accounts. We never see your entries, and we never sell your data. Lock the app with Face ID or a passcode for extra peace of mind. WHO STEADYNOTE IS FOR SteadyNote can help if you want to: - Practice CBT between therapy sessions - Keep going with what you started in therapy - Make sense of anxious or negative thoughts - Track your mood and emotional patterns - Build a calmer journaling habit - Reflect without judgment - Take small steps when motivation is low - Share a structured summary with your therapist FREE, FOREVER Journaling, mood tracking, CBT thought records, and crisis resources are always free. STEADYNOTE PRO Go deeper with full Insights into your moods and patterns, activity insights, and the therapist-ready report. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Going Pro supports an independent, privacy-first app made by one developer. Start with one note. Find one steadier thought. โ€” SteadyNote is a self-help journaling tool. It is not therapy, not a medical device, and not a substitute for professional care. If you are in crisis or immediate danger, contact emergency services or a crisis support line in your country. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gtrigonakis.com/privacy-policy

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ReframeKit4 screens
SteadyNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReframeKit at none against SteadyNote's 3. SteadyNote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26). On price, ads and device support 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. SteadyNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ReframeKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ReframeKit versus SteadyNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeKitSteadyNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS2617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTSZ HO JASPER WANGGeorgios Trigonakis

In-app purchases

None

ReframeKit

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SteadyNote

Subscriptions2
  • SteadyNote Pro ยท Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SteadyNote Pro ยท Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SteadyNote Pro ยท Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is ReframeKit free?
ReframeKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SteadyNote free?
SteadyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReframeKit or SteadyNote have ads?
Neither ReframeKit nor SteadyNote shows ads.

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