Comparison

Reforge vs Gastro Guide

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

Head to head
About

Reforge

Features
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How many times have you tried to quit through sheer willpower... only to relapse? It's not a lack of character. It's neuroscience. Reforge is the first offline recovery system built on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT/ACT) that works with your brain, not against it. Reforge works 100% without internet. No account. No sign-up. Your data never leaves your device. -------------------- WHAT MAKES REFORGE DIFFERENT -------------------- YOUR PROGRESS NEVER HITS ZERO Forget day counters that shatter with every relapse. Reforge's Recovery Score reflects your real neurological progress. A relapse lowers the score but never wipes it out. Because 80% of people in recovery experience relapses, and that doesn't make them failures. SOS MODE - Your 5-minute protocol When the urge hits, you have 5 minutes to change everything. SOS Mode guides you through adaptive exercises based on the trigger: stress, boredom, loneliness or automatic habit. Built on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). 90-DAY PROGRAM 3 phases of psychoeducation and CBT exercises to rewire the cognitive patterns. This isn't motivation โ€” it's applied science. The first 7 days are free. MY WHY - Your emotional anchor Put your deepest reasons for recovering into words. That letter becomes your support when you need it most โ€” in SOS Mode or on your hardest nights. DAILY CHECK-IN 30 seconds every morning to track your vulnerability level. When the risk is high, Reforge knows and responds. SAFARI CONTENT BLOCKER Native Safari blocker for adult content. No VPN. No server data. Everything stays on your device. RECOVERY JOURNAL 4 entry types with therapist-designed prompts. Process relapses without shame. Document your wins. Generate monthly progress reports. -------------------- FREE vs PREMIUM -------------------- FREE โ€” always: - SOS Mode (5 sessions per month) - Recovery Score + daily check-in - Full My Why setup - First 7 days of the program - Safari blocker (no limits) PREMIUM โ€” one-time payment: - Unlimited SOS Mode + 8 trigger types - Full 90-day program - Complete recovery journal - Risk pattern analysis - Full emergency kit (20+) One payment. Yours forever. No subscriptions. Reforge is not therapy and does not replace professional medical care. If you need professional support, we encourage you to seek it. Privacy policy: https://reforgeapp.netlify.app/privacy.html

About

Gastro Guide

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GastroGuide helps you keep a clear personal diary for digestive comfort. Log meals, symptoms, notes, hydration, medications, flare-up moments, and food searches in one calm workflow. Use barcode and label scanning, OpenFoodFacts-powered product lookup, FODMAP-friendly recipe ideas, weekly meal planning, weather context, habit streaks, and shareable PDF summaries to prepare better for conversations with a qualified professional. GastroGuide does not diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. It is a personal tracking and education tool. For urgent, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a healthcare professional. Premium unlocks broader search, deeper pattern summaries, PDF reports, recipe access, scanner tools, and advanced tracking views. Subscriptions are managed through your App Store account and can be cancelled there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reforge4 screens
Gastro Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gastro Guide at 15.1 against Reforge's 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Reforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gastro Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Reforge versus Gastro Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReforgeGastro Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS1815.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB56 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEMILIO CISNEROSMUHAMMET ALI KAYMAZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reforge

One-time1
  • Version Premium$19.99
3 purchases

Gastro Guide

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Reforge free?
Reforge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gastro Guide free?
Gastro Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reforge or Gastro Guide have ads?
Neither Reforge nor Gastro Guide shows ads.

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