Forge wins on multi-addiction support (10+ types vs Reframe's alcohol focus), a structured 90-day daily plan, AI coaching, and pricing (~$7.50/mo vs ~$8.33/mo annual). Reframe wins on community features and Android support. If you want an action system for any addiction, Forge is the stronger choice.
Reframe launched in 2017 and has built a strong reputation for alcohol recovery. Forge is newer and takes a different approach — broader addiction support, a structured 90-day system, and a real-time AI coach. This comparison covers both apps as of August 2026. We make Forge, so read with that bias in mind.
| Feature | Forge | Reframe |
|---|---|---|
| AI Coaching | ✓ Built-in AI coach (24/7, trained for addiction recovery) | ✓ AI features (primarily for alcohol) |
| Addiction Types Supported | ✓ 10+ (alcohol, nicotine, vaping, cannabis, porn, gambling, gaming, sugar, phone, social media, custom) | Primarily alcohol and drugs (limited behavioral addictions) |
| Structured 90-Day Plan | ✓ Vice Grip Plan — daily missions + habit education | Science-based content library (not a day-by-day plan) |
| SOS Craving Mode | ✓ Dedicated craving SOS with breathing, reframes, coping tools | ✓ Urge management tools |
| Streak Tracking | ✓ HH:MM:SS live counter + milestone celebrations | ✓ Sober streak counter |
| Community / Peer Support | Limited | ✓ Strong community features |
| Accountability Partners | ✓ Accountability Buddy — partner gets milestone notifications | Limited |
| Body Recovery Timeline | ✓ Day-by-day body healing unlocks | ✓ Science content about benefits |
| Cost (Annual) | ~$7.50/mo (annual), 7-day free trial | $14.99/mo or $99.99/yr |
| Platform | iOS only | iOS + Android |
| Free Version | ✓ Streak tracking, milestones, basic journal | ✓ Some free content |
You want a structured day-by-day plan, AI coaching for any addiction type (not just alcohol), SOS craving mode, or accountability partners. Also if you want a more affordable annual plan.
You're focused specifically on alcohol, you want strong community and peer support features, or you need an Android app.
AI coach, Vice Grip 90-day plan, SOS craving mode, and streak tracking. iPhone only.
Download on the App StoreReframe is an AI-powered sobriety and alcohol reduction app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and neuroscience content to help people cut back or quit alcohol. It has a community feature and a library of science-based content. It's primarily focused on alcohol, though it has some drug-related content.
Both apps support alcohol recovery, but they differ in approach. Reframe has a deeper alcohol-specific content library and stronger community features. Forge offers a structured 90-day daily mission plan (Vice Grip), a real-time AI coach, and SOS craving mode. If you want a day-by-day action system with AI coaching, Forge is stronger. If you want community and CBT psychoeducation content, Reframe is worth considering.
Reframe's pricing as of 2026 is approximately $14.99/month or $99.99/year (~$8.33/month). Forge's annual plan is $89.99/year (~$7.50/month). Both offer free trials. Reframe's monthly plan is significantly more expensive than Forge's.
Reframe is primarily focused on alcohol. It has some content related to other substances, but it does not have the same breadth of multi-addiction support as Forge, which covers 10+ addiction types including behavioral addictions (pornography, gambling, gaming, phone, social media).
No — Forge is currently iOS only (iPhone and iPad, iOS 16+). Reframe is available on both iOS and Android. If you need an Android app, Reframe is a better option. Forge's Android version is on the roadmap.
The best sobriety app depends on your addiction type and what you need. Forge is the strongest option if you want: AI coaching for any addiction type, a structured 90-day daily plan, SOS craving mode, and accountability partners. Reframe is stronger for alcohol-specific content, community, and Android support. See our full comparison: Best Sobriety Tracker Apps 2026.