Comparison

Reframe vs Sleep Words for Overthinking

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

Head to head
About

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

About

Sleep Words for Overthinking

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Sleep Words for Overthinking is an audio-first sleep support app for people who tend to overthink at night. Just listen to the words as they play, and picture each one softly. The app is designed to help you take a little distance from looping thoughts and spend the time before sleep more calmly. Because the experience is mainly audio-based, you do not need to keep looking at your phone. It is simple and easy to start, even if meditation apps have felt difficult for you. How to use it: 1. Start a session 2. Gently picture each word as it plays 3. When you feel sleepy, simply let yourself rest You can also adjust the voice, speaking style, playback speed, session duration, word interval, and BGM. Main features: ・Automatic word audio playback ・Voice selection ・Speaking style selection ・Playback speed selection ・Session duration settings ・Word interval settings ・BGM settings ・Separate volume controls for word audio and BGM ・Favorites ・Word blocking settings ・Audio playback while the screen is locked Some features are available with Premium. Premium unlocks more words, voices, BGM, favorites, and expanded word blocking settings. Recommended for nights when: ・Your thoughts keep going after getting into bed ・You do not want to keep looking at your screen before sleep ・You want calm audio to help settle your mind ・You want something simple with minimal setup ・You wake up during the night and want a gentle way to rest again This app is inspired by the idea of Cognitive Shuffle / Serial Diverse Imagining. It is intended as a general sleep, rest, and relaxation support app. It is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. If you have concerns about your sleep or health, please consult a medical professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hitsujiga0hiki-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
Sleep Words for Overthinking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sleep Words for Overthinking at every 10 days against Reframe's every 4 months. Sleep Words for Overthinking also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sleep Words for Overthinking sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reframe ships an update every 4 months, Sleep Words for Overthinking every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Reframe versus Sleep Words for Overthinking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeSleep Words for Overthinking
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB461 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanzakiKengo Shimizu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reframe

One-time1
  • Reframe Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Sleep Words for Overthinking

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Reframe free?
Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sleep Words for Overthinking free?
Sleep Words for Overthinking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reframe or Sleep Words for Overthinking have ads?
Neither Reframe nor Sleep Words for Overthinking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reframe or Sleep Words for Overthinking?
Reframe ships an update every 4 months, and Sleep Words for Overthinking every 10 days. Most recently, Reframe was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sleep Words for Overthinking on October 13, 2026.

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