# Sorting Thoughts — For your private notes.

> Private note-taking and personal information management app with optional encrypted syncing. (iPhone/iPad app by Hendrik Ebel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-thoughts/id932094917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hendrik Ebel](https://appshunter.io/developer/558294670)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-thoughts/id932094917/reviews.md

## What is Sorting Thoughts?

Simple, practical, private and sync-able that is Sorting Thoughts - a note taking app for private notes.

Sorting Thoughts is a personal information and knowledge management app. It is designed to manage your thoughts such as moments of sudden inspirations, tasks, events, projects and anything else you may think of.
The main aim of Sorting Thoughts is on delivering a trustworthy tool for your daily life in the knowledge-based society through security and simplicity. Furthermore, the sync service of Sorting Thoughts lets you sync all entries between multiple iOS devices and the desktop version.

Privacy is a high value and for an app which collects personal notes essential. Sorting Thoughts abstains on cloud storage. All entered data stay on your device. The optional sync service used encrypted communication and a full end-to-end encryption. Only the device owner with the private key can decrypt the synced data. Additionally, the sync service collects no personal data like email addresses and the synced data will be automatically removed after a successful sync. The ensuring of privacy is a big concern for me as developer of Sorting Thoughts, because I'm a user too and enter my notes every day in Sorting Thoughts.  

Security feature summary:
- no cloud storage
- usage of Apple Data Protection 
- password protection (available with the Min Pack)
- the optional sync service used a full end-to-end encryption with standardized technologies like RSA, AES and SSL/TLS


Sorting Thoughts provides the following feature packs which are available via in-app purchasements:

== 1. Free Pack ==
With the free feature package you can manage simple thoughts in a single thought collection. This package provides only the basic features and it is ideal to testing Sorting Thoughts.


== 2. Min Pack ==
This package contains the password lock and color marker feature. It is ideal for users who want only manage simple thoughts with a password lock.


== 3. Max Pack ==
This package contains all features of Sorting Thoughts but without the sync service. It is ideal for user who needs a powerful note taking app for the daily life.

Feature list:
Color marker - lets you mark thoughts with colors in the thought navigation tree

Password lock - allows the locking of a collection

Muliple collections - create multiple collections to separate work and private thoughts

Projects, tasks and events - manage your projects, tasks and events and see what are your next tasks

Attachments - add photos to your thoughts

Tagging - use tags to find thoughts quicker

Sub thoughts - create thought trees for a better thought structure

Thought versions - remember the thought changes to reconstruct a train of thought

== 4. Max Pack + Sync Service ==
With a one month or one year subscription you get all features of the "Max Pack" and the sync service. The sync service let's you sync thoughts between iOS devices and the desktop version of Sorting Thoughts 2.0. Your thought collections are synchronously on all your iOS devices and you can work across multiple devices. 
The service is developed by the 'privacy first' principle, that means no personal data are needed and the data transfer is completely end-to-end encrypted. Only the device owner can decrypt the sync data because only the owner holds the private key. Furthermore, the sync data will be deleted after a successful sync or after 30 days if the target device don't pick-up the data. 
The sync service fulfilled the strict European and German data protection guidelines.

Sorting Thoughts required iOS / iPadOS 15.6 or newer. It comes in German or English.

Privacy Policy: 
https://www.sortingthoughts.de/blog/datenschutz/

Terms of Service:
https://www.sortingthoughts.de/blog/agb/

## Key features

- Private note-taking
- End-to-end encrypted sync
- Password protection
- Color markers
- Multiple collections
- Task and project management
- Attachments

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 year | $13.99 | per year |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 month | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Max Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Min Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack + Sync 1 year | $13.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorting-thoughts/id932094917/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tolles Update

*2023-06-08, version 2.0.1*

Hab lange drauf gewartet, jetzt ist das Update endlich da — Super!

### 3/5 — Top App

*2021-08-20, version 1.2.2*

Bitte immer weitermachen. Eine Spitzen App und endlich mal jemand der Wert auf Datenschutz legt und es nicht nur sagt sondern auch umsetzt. Konsequenz und Transparenz fehlt vielen anderen heutzutage leider. Danke für diese App werde sie mein Leben lang benutzen und weiterempfehlen.

### 3/5 — Has potential but early in development

*2019-04-06*

The apps use isn't as intuitive as I thought and as previously stated the English documentation is still a work in progress. 

I wish the features had a trial period with how early in development this is. Also while the encryption is a great feature iOS already has a cloud storage and sync feature. If the object (note / "thought") is encrypted at rest why do I need to use a third party sync service?

For me the app is still too early in the dev cycle to spend money on the features that set this app apart. Will definitely check back in periodically though.

### 1/5 — No idea how to use - German instructions

*2018-03-23*

Locking has to be done manually

**Developer response:** I'm sorry that the English version of the documentation is not complete yet. If you have any questions, you can use the in app support function which is reachable via the question mark icon on the start page.

### 5/5 — Tut was es soll

*2015-01-19, version 1.0.0*

Super App zum Gedanken sortieren/festhalten. Einfache und intuitive Benutzerführung.

## Frequently asked questions about Sorting Thoughts

### What is Sorting Thoughts?

Sorting Thoughts is a personal information and knowledge management app designed for private notes. It helps you organize inspirations, tasks, events, and projects with a focus on security and simplicity.

### How does Sorting Thoughts ensure privacy?

Sorting Thoughts abstains from cloud storage, keeping all data on your device. The optional sync service uses end-to-end encryption, and the developer emphasizes privacy as a core concern.

### What are the different feature packs available for Sorting Thoughts?

Sorting Thoughts offers a Free Pack for basic features, a Min Pack with password lock and color markers, a Max Pack with all features except sync, and a Max Pack + Sync Service with subscription options.

### Can I sync my notes between devices with Sorting Thoughts?

Yes, the optional sync service allows you to sync all entries between multiple iOS devices and the desktop version. This service uses encrypted communication and end-to-end encryption.

### Does Sorting Thoughts have ads?

No, Sorting Thoughts does not contain advertisements. The app's monetization relies on in-app purchases for feature packs and subscription plans.

### What is the rating and age appropriateness of Sorting Thoughts?

Sorting Thoughts has a rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings and is considered appropriate for users aged 4 and up.

### How often is Sorting Thoughts updated?

The latest version of Sorting Thoughts is 2.0.1, and it was last updated on June 7, 2023. This indicates a relatively recent update for the application.

### What are the subscription costs for the Max Pack + Sync Service?

The Max Pack + Sync Service is available via subscription, with options for a one-month plan at $1.99 or a one-year plan at $13.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2023-06-07

minor bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2023-05-28

- completely overhaul of the app interface
- simplified sync process
- simplified thought creation of different types
- support iPadOS split view and keyboard short cuts
- Sync service is testable for one week in a free trial phase

### 1.2.2 — 2018-11-20

Many thanks for using Sorting Thoughts. This update brings a few bug fixes:
- added support for the new Apple devices 
- added support to attach HEIC photos

### 1.2.1 — 2018-01-22

Many thanks for using Sorting Thoughts. This update brings a bug fix:
- the thought marker will be displayed correct on a iPad Pro again

### 1.2.0 — 2017-12-14

Many thanks for using Sorting Thoughts. This update brings some new features:
- the sync works now with the desktop version of Sorting Thoughts 2.0
- added support for iPhone X and iPad Pro
- Apple Watch extensions shows now a quick summary of open tasks
- and of course many bug fixes

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