Reframe vs Bloom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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 โ "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" โ 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 โ 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 โข iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) โข 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. โโโ โข One-time purchase, no subscription โข Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account โข Built with Apple Intelligence โข Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver โข English at launch, more languages coming
Bloom
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Bloom: Cultivate Daily Happiness with Gratitude & Mindfulness. Discover Bloom, your personal sanctuary designed to brighten your days and enhance your mental well-being. In just a few moments each day, reflect on three good things that made you smile, and watch your positive mindset flourish. Why Choose Bloom? - Simple & Effective Gratitude Journal: Easily log 3 positive things every day. A simple daily habit that transforms your mindset and fosters positive psychology. - Track Your Progress: Our detailed insights and statistics section gives you a clear overview of your gratitude journey. See how small joys add up and influence your overall happiness. - Relive Your Memories: The complete history allows you to revisit past entries, reminisce on happy moments, and build a lifetime archive of your joy. - Breathwork for Instant Calm: Integrated directly into the app, the guided box breathing & cardiac coherence mode helps regulate your respiration, reduce stress, and find deep inner peace. - Personalize Your Experience: Your app, your vibe! Choose from a variety of beautiful themes and select the app icon that inspires you the most to match your unique style. Bloom Helps You: - Build a sustainable, positive daily routine. - Reduce daily stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. - Improve your mood, sleep, and overall life satisfaction. - Boost your emotional resilience and mental health. - Cultivate a deep, lasting attitude of appreciation. Key Features: - Quick daily logging of 3 "good things". - In-depth statistics on your entries (streaks, frequency, themes). - Chronological history of your gratitude journals. - Guided cardiac coherence and breathing exercises with haptic feedback. - Customization options: premium themes and alternative app icons. - Beautiful, intuitive, and calming minimalist user interface. Join the Bloom today to cultivate a more positive, mindful, and grateful mind. Download Bloom and let your well-being flourish! EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bloom at 15.1 against Reframe's 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 Bloom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Reframe | Bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takumi Kanzaki | Mickael Lamotte |
In-app purchases
Reframe
- Reframe Lifetime$14.99
Bloom
- Bloom Plus$1.991 Month
- Bloom Plus$17.991 Year
- Bloom Plus Lifetime$24.99









