Comparison

CBT Thought Journal & Reframe vs Isla

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

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About

CBT Thought Journal & Reframe

Features
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Your mind runs ahead. The what-if. The worst case. The thought that loops at 2am and won't let go. This is a CBT thought journal built to help you catch those thoughts โ€” and reframe them. Anxiety, worry, and overthinking often start with a single distorted thought: "something's wrong," "I've messed up," "it'll all fall apart." Left alone, it spirals. Written down and gently questioned, it loosens. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), it walks you through it, step by step: Catch the anxious or spiraling thought See what it's really saying โ€” and why it feels true Notice the distortion (catastrophizing, mind-reading, all-or-nothing) Reframe it into something truer, and kinder Watch how your thoughts and mood shift over time No jargon. No lectures. Just a calm, guided space to think more clearly when your mind won't slow down. Whether it's 2am worry, a spiral before a big day, or the same thought on repeat โ€” a few minutes of reframing can change how the whole thing feels. โ€” This app is a self-help tool, not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a mental-health professional. Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17

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Isla

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Isla is your island of calm โ€” a gentle, private way to settle your nervous system in about three minutes, whenever life feels like too much. No long courses. No streaks to keep. No pressure. Just tell Isla how you feel right now โ€” wired, anxious, frozen, overstimulated, restless, or like you can't sleep โ€” and it matches you to a short, body-based practice for this exact moment. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Check in with how you feel, right now โ€ข Follow a calm ~3-minute somatic or breathing practice, guided by a soft voice and a breathing orb โ€ข Afterwards, notice how you feel โ€” and let Isla quietly learn what helps you PERSONALIZED, PRIVATELY Isla uses on-device intelligence to choose the right practice and frame it warmly for you โ€” entirely on your iPhone. Nothing you share leaves your device. There are no accounts and no third-party tracking, and your reflections are created privately on your iPhone. You can clear everything anytime. MADE TO FIT YOU Pick a profile that sounds like you โ€” easily overstimulated, a racing mind, running on empty, wired and can't switch off, or simply "show me everything" โ€” and Isla adapts its tone and suggestions. Change it whenever your needs shift. WHAT'S INSIDE โ€ข Short somatic, breathing, and grounding practices โ€ข A guided player with a gentle voice and a calming breathing orb (choose a Default, Woman, or Man voice) โ€ข Browse and start any practice directly โ€ข Gentle weekly reflections that notice patterns in how you've felt โ€ข An optional daily reminder โ€ข Full Dynamic Type, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion support WORKS OFFLINE The core practices work with no connection and no AI โ€” calm shouldn't depend on a signal. ISLA PREMIUM Unlock the full experience: โ€ข Personalized, AI-matched practices โ€ข The complete practice library โ€ข Private weekly reflections Try Isla Premium free for 7 days, then $4.99/month โ€” or $29.99/year. Prices may vary by region. Isla is for relaxation and general wellbeing. It is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional. your island of calm. โ€” Subscription details โ€” Isla Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Monthly ($4.99) includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers; Yearly is $29.99. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pigloboutique.com/#/privacy

Screenshots

CBT Thought Journal & Reframe4 screens
Isla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CBT Thought Journal & Reframe at 17.0 against Isla's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CBT Thought Journal & Reframe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Isla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
CBT Thought Journal & Reframe versus Isla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBT Thought Journal & ReframeIsla
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvitlana KyrylovaMarkus Vaha

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CBT Thought Journal & Reframe

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Isla

Subscriptions2
  • Isla Premium โ€” Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Isla Premium โ€” Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CBT Thought Journal & Reframe free?
CBT Thought Journal & Reframe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Isla free?
Isla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CBT Thought Journal & Reframe or Isla have ads?
Neither CBT Thought Journal & Reframe nor Isla shows ads.

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