ReframeMe vs Reframe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReframeMe
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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
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 β "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" β 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 β 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 β’ iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) β’ 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. βββ β’ One-time purchase, no subscription β’ Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account β’ Built with Apple Intelligence β’ Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver β’ English at launch, more languages coming
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReframeMe at none against Reframe's 1. ReframeMe also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReframeMe asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ReframeMe | Reframe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ashen Ishanka Costha | Takumi Kanzaki |
In-app purchases
ReframeMe
No in-app purchases
Reframe
- Reframe Lifetime$14.99





