Comparison

Reframe vs LiveNow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” "I bombed that interview," "They must be angry at me," "I'm a terrible parent" β€” 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 β€” 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 β€’ iPhone 15 Pro or later (Apple Intelligence required) β€’ 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. β€”β€”β€” β€’ One-time purchase, no subscription β€’ Entirely on-device, no cloud, no account β€’ Built with Apple Intelligence β€’ Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver β€’ English at launch, more languages coming

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LiveNow

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Overthinking can turn one small thought into hours of worry. LiveNow helps you slow that cycle down, look at what’s actually happening, and take one small step back into the present. When something is stuck in your head, write down what you’re thinking and let LiveNow guide you through a simple reset. HOW LIVENOW WORKS β€’ Write what’s on your mind Put the thought into words β€” freely and without judgment. β€’ Understand the thought LiveNow helps you look at what may be driving the worry, separate what you know from what you’re assuming, and see the situation more clearly. β€’ Reframe your perspective Explore more realistic ways of looking at the thought and choose the perspective that feels most believable to you. β€’ Take one small step Choose a simple action you can take right now to interrupt the cycle and shift your attention forward. YOUR MOMENTS Each completed reset becomes part of your journey. Look back at previous moments, see what was on your mind, and reflect on whether it was really worth overthinking. SEE YOUR PATTERNS Insights help you see your patterns over time, including your completed moments, active days, worries released, and the actions you use most. BUILT FOR REAL MOMENTS LiveNow is for the everyday thoughts that are difficult to let go of β€” waiting for a reply, replaying a conversation, worrying about what someone thinks, second-guessing yourself, or getting caught in β€œwhat if?” You don’t need to solve everything at once. One thought. One reset. One small step forward. Stop Overthinking. Start Living. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED LiveNow requires an active subscription to access its core features, including Resets, AI-generated reflections and reframes, Moments, and Insights. Weekly and yearly subscription plans are available. A 3-day free trial is available to eligible users. LiveNow provides AI-generated reflections for general self-reflection and wellness purposes. It is not professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reframe4 screens
LiveNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LiveNow at 18.6 against Reframe's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Reframe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LiveNow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Reframe versus LiveNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReframeLiveNow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.118.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTakumi KanzakiMAJA BIRSA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reframe

One-time1
  • Reframe Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

LiveNow

Subscriptions2
  • LiveNow Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LiveNow Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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