Reframe vs Thinkless
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ā "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" ā 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 ā 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. āāā ⢠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
Thinkless
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Your mind keeps spinning? Stop overthinking with Thinkless. Built on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) ā proven to quiet racing thoughts. What you get: ⢠Reframe worries in 60 seconds ⢠Calm down with breathing & short meditations ⢠Track your mood, spot what triggers you ⢠Write out what weighs on you ā privately ⢠See your progress every week Private. No login. On-device AI keeps everything yours. For the moments when "just relax" isn't enough.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thinkless at weekly against Reframe's every 3 months. Thinkless also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thinkless sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reframe ships an update every 3 months, Thinkless weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Reframe | Thinkless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takumi Kanzaki | Giang Son Truong |
In-app purchases
Reframe
- Reframe Lifetime$14.99
Thinkless
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Thinkless Lifetime$59.99









