Comparison

54321 Breath vs Reframe

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

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About

54321 Breath

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Find calm in moments of stress with 54321 Breath - your guided grounding companion. When anxiety strikes or stress overwhelms, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a powerful tool to bring you back to the present moment. 54321 Breath transforms this proven mindfulness exercise into a beautiful, intuitive experience that helps you find peace whenever you need it. What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique? This evidence-based method helps you reconnect with your senses and your surroundings. By systematically identifying: • 5 things you can see • 4 things you can touch • 3 things you can hear • 2 things you can smell • 1 thing you can taste You shift your focus away from anxious thoughts and back to the present moment, creating a sense of calm and control. Perfect For: • Managing anxiety and panic attacks • Coping with stress at work or school • Finding calm before important events • Daily mindfulness practice • General mental wellness Based on Proven Techniques: The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method is widely used by therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals. It's part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and is recommended for managing anxiety, panic disorders, and stress-related conditions. Your Mental Health Matters: While 54321 Breath is a helpful tool for managing stress and anxiety, it's not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing severe anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider. Take a breath. Find your ground. Feel the calm.

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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 — "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" — 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 — 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 • iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) • 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. ——— • One-time purchase, no subscription • Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account • Built with Apple Intelligence • Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver • English at launch, more languages coming

Screenshots

54321 Breath4 screens
Reframe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reframe at Free against 54321 Breath's $4.99. 54321 Breath's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Reframe is free to download; 54321 Breath costs $4.99 up front. Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 54321 Breath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
54321 Breath versus Reframe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter54321 BreathReframe
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKIRILL ZONOVTakumi Kanzaki

In-app purchases

None

54321 Breath

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reframe

One-time1
  • Reframe Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is 54321 Breath free?
54321 Breath costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 54321 Breath or Reframe have ads?
Neither 54321 Breath nor Reframe shows ads.

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