Reframe vs Reframed
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
Reframed
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Overthinking the same situation again? Start with one thought. Reframed is a CBT-informed thought journal for understanding self-sabotage, spotting cognitive distortions and practising a more useful response. If you replay conversations, put off decisions or abandon a goal after one imperfect attempt, Reframed gives you a structured way to examine the thought behind the reaction. Write it down, question the assumptions and choose a small next step. VISUALIZE YOUR MIND See your recorded thinking patterns on an interactive brain-shaped map. Explore thought clusters, revisit entries and move through your history to see which patterns keep appearing. Turn a collection of journal entries into something you can explore. CATCH THE THOUGHT. CHECK THE FACTS. ⢠Write down what's on your mind, in your own words ⢠Record the feeling, body sensation or urge that came with it ⢠Explore possible patterns such as catastrophizing, mind reading and all-or-nothing thinking ⢠Use guided questions to consider the evidence and another perspective ⢠Save a balanced reframe and a practical next step Optional AI-assisted reflection can suggest patterns and alternative perspectives. You decide what fits. QUESTION LIMITING BELIEFS Explore how recurring thoughts may connect to beliefs such as "I'm not good enough" or "If it isn't perfect, I've failed." These connections are possibilities to examine. Choose a belief to work on, record evidence from your own experience and revisit how strongly you believe it over time. PRACTISE A DIFFERENT RESPONSE Use interactive CBT-informed exercises to question predictions, weigh evidence and plan small experiments. A rotating exercise is available free each week. Work with a specific situation: the conversation you're avoiding, the mistake you're replaying or the task you keep postponing. CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO BUILD Choose areas such as taking action, discipline, emotional resilience, confidence or focus. Your daily cards, reading and reflection prompts are tailored to what you're practising. When a mindset period is complete, review your recorded practice and choose where to focus next. REVIEW YOUR PATTERNS AND PRACTICE Revisit thoughts, reframes and evidence in one place. Explore recurring patterns, emotions and triggers, review your activity and see how your own belief ratings change. REFRAMED PRO Pro includes expanded access to AI-assisted reflection, guided exercises and detailed pattern exploration. Explore one thought cluster free; Pro includes all clusters and their individual thoughts. YOUR REFLECTIONS STAY YOURS Your journal entries and belief history are stored on your device, with no account required. If you choose an AI feature, relevant entry details are sent to an external AI provider for processing. Reframed supports self-reflection and practice. It doesn't diagnose or treat mental health conditions and isn't a substitute for professional care. Catch one thought. Explore another perspective. Choose your next step. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reframed at every 5 weeks against Reframe's every 4 months. Reframed also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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 Reframed sells 2 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 4 months, Reframed every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Reframe | Reframed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Takumi Kanzaki | WILFRED LAN |
In-app purchases
Reframe
- Reframe Lifetime$14.99
Reframed
- Reframed Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Reframed Premium (Yearly)$39.991 Year








