Comparison

OCD Rewire vs Winnow

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

Head to head
About

OCD Rewire

Features
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OCD Rewire is your personal, evidence-based companion for managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Built on proven therapeutic techniques — Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness — it puts real recovery tools in your pocket. AI Recovery Coach Chat with an AI assistant trained in ERP and CBT techniques. Get personalized guidance, process difficult moments, and practice cognitive restructuring — anytime, anywhere. Daily Tracker & Thought Records Log OCD events using structured CBT thought records. Track your triggers, automatic thoughts, emotions, and outcomes. Monitor your blocking rate and see your progress over time. ERP Exercises Practice exposure exercises with built-in anxiety rating scales. Generate AI-powered exercises tailored to your OCD subtype and difficulty level. Build your exposure hierarchy at your own pace. Cognitive Defusion Learn to observe your thoughts without judgment through guided exercises — labeling, silly voice, leaves on a stream, and more. Mindfulness & Breathing Guided breathing sessions (2, 5, or 10 minutes) and curated meditation videos to help you ground yourself in difficult moments. 21-Day Action Plan Get a personalized, AI-generated treatment plan based on your OCD subtype and severity. Follow structured daily tasks through phases of awareness, skill-building, and practice. Data & Insights Visualize your recovery journey with charts and analytics. View success rates by day, week, month, or year. Export your data to share with your therapist. Education Learn about OCD, the OCD cycle, ERP therapy, and common subtypes through clear, evidence-based content. Also includes: • Achievement badges and streak tracking to keep you motivated • Medication tracking • Journaling • Y-BOCS self-assessment • Daily reminder notifications • Dark mode • English and Chinese language support • Privacy-first: your data stays on your device OCD Rewire is not a replacement for professional therapy. If you are in crisis, please contact a mental health professional or crisis helpline. Subscription Information OCD Recovery Pro offers a monthly subscription that provides unlimited access to AI-powered therapy chat and premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://chrisliu95.github.io/privacy-policy/terms

About

Winnow

This app guides users through structured thought records using CBT techniques to identify and reframe harmful thinking patterns. It offers quick mood check-ins, journaling, and insights into emotional trends. A safety plan feature provides immediate access to coping strategies and contacts.

Highlights
  • Guided 7-step CBT thought records
  • Quick mood check-ins with 27 emotions
  • Journaling and reflection of past entries
  • Mood trend analysis and insights
  • Personalized crisis safety plan
  • Private and secure on-device data storage
Features
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Winnow helps you separate helpful thoughts from harmful ones using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques — right from your phone. GUIDED THOUGHT RECORDS Walk through a structured 7-step CBT thought record whenever anxious or negative thoughts arise. Identify the situation, capture your emotions, examine automatic thoughts, spot cognitive distortions, and reframe your thinking with balanced alternatives. QUICK MOOD CHECK-INS Log how you're feeling in seconds. Choose from 27 emotions, rate their intensity, and build a picture of your emotional patterns over time. JOURNAL & REFLECT Review all your entries in one place. Filter by drafts, completed records, or recent entries. Revisit past situations to see how your thinking has evolved. INSIGHTS & TRENDS Track your mood trends over weeks, months, or the full year. See your most frequent emotions, identify recurring cognitive distortions, and understand your patterns with clear charts and summaries. SAFETY PLAN Create a personalized crisis safety plan with coping strategies, trusted contacts, and professional resources — always accessible when you need it most. PRIVATE & SECURE All your data stays on your device. No account required. No cloud sync. Your thoughts are yours alone. WINNOW PRO Upgrade for unlimited data exports to share with your therapist, full trend analysis across all time periods, AI-powered distortion detection, advanced distortion breakdowns, and more. Whether you're working with a therapist or managing your mental health independently, Winnow gives you a structured, private space to practice CBT every day. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Winnow Pro Monthly — $4.99/month Winnow Pro Annual — $39.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://psyfitechnologies.com/winnow/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OCD Rewire4 screens
Winnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

OCD Rewire and Winnow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OCD Rewire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Winnow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OCD Rewire versus Winnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOCD RewireWinnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer祥翀 刘PsyFi Technologies

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OCD Rewire

Subscriptions2
  • OCD Rewire VIP Monthly$9.991 Month
  • OCD Rewire VIP Yearly$69.991 Year
2 purchases

Winnow

Subscriptions2
  • Winnow Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Winnow Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is OCD Rewire free?
OCD Rewire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winnow free?
Winnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OCD Rewire or Winnow have ads?
Neither OCD Rewire nor Winnow shows ads.

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