# Thinky: Mindful Journal — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Thinky by Thinky Ltd, rated 4.72/5 from 89 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinky-mindful-journal/id1484067196/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinky-mindful-journal/id1484067196.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 72 · 4★ 11 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## Newest reviews (11 of 51) ### 4/5 — Lovely app - just one problem *2022-04-16, version 1.14.2* I love the look and feel of this app and how quick and simple it is to use. One major flaw though, which stopped it getting 5 stars -the word limit. I don’t want to have to cut a thought short; that defeats thepoint of writing it down. Two features I’d like to see: 1. the ability to export entries or the whole journal 2. the ability to tag entries so I can bring up a search list on related ones (eg on a particular topic or mood) ### 4/5 — Great app! *2021-03-03, version 1.14.2* I love this app, it’s no nonsense and does everything it should with no fuss. It’s perfect for everything be it Jotting down random thoughts to actual diary entry’s. The only fault is the 250 character limit gets In the way and is annoying sometimes ### 4/5 — So far so good! *2021-03-02, version 1.14.2* This is the first time I’ve ever wrote about stuff in an App like this and so far so good! Have always wanted to keep track of daily events and going ons as such, but not I. a diary or journal type of way. I came across this App by just browsing and entering something so random about my feelings that day in the search engine in AppStore and viola! We are 3 days in and I am actually enjoying it and will keep on track. And that’s why I didn’t give it a full 5stars because I can’t find a way to write in a day that I have missed? Or is it just me? ### 4/5 — ☺️ *2021-01-25, version 1.14.2* lovely app, it would be great if there wasn’t a character limit so I can go on long rants if I want. You could create previews for the entries so that one entry wouldn’t take up the whole feed :) ### 4/5 — Needs Ipad version *2020-10-26, version 1.11.1* Everything about this app is really good I would give it a five stars it doesn’t have a iPad version sooo ### 4/5 — . *2020-10-01, version 1.10.0* can u add editing your entries after they’ve been posted, this is a really good app ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2020-09-28, version 1.10.0* This is a really well made app, with lovely design and interface. All features are free and it’s just brilliant. I wanted somewhere to log quick thoughts/feelings/emotions which didn’t have over-the-top unnecessary features, and Thinky really fits the bill. It has 2 daily reminders, quick and easy logging. Everything I need ### 5/5 — How I am coping *2020-09-09, version 1.10.0* I must say that when I write my feelings down it makes me think about my feelings and emotions. By completing this twice a day I have found it really helpful. I will definitely be using this from now on ### 5/5 — Love this! Download immediately!! *2020-08-22, version 1.10.0* This app is really great! I had a lot of problems which I couldn’t get out, and after a few mins of typing on my phone, I felt I was exaggerating and that I should happily move on. It was a great experience for me and I really love this app, great for anybody, even if u don’t really write in journals. Although. The only criticism I have for this app is that there is no padlock/ passcode for this, and I don’t want others to read my journal, and I hate having to sign in and out again. It can be as simple as a 4 digit code, that’s all I’m asking for. I feel unsafe with others being able to read my private emotions, please add this feature! Overall this app is really amazing, I honestly think this is one of the best journaling apps out there! I’m soo glad that I found this app!! 😊 ### 4/5 — Clever little app *2020-08-05, version 1.10.0* Only just started using but really liking it. I like the auto tone recognition. I would love it if you could add a return button to start a new line and maybe even bullet points! Thankyou! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2020-08-02, version 1.10.0* Having long struggled with my mental health, and as my therapist says I tend to ‘bury my head in the sand’ this has been a great way to actually confront my feelings, track my moods and dig down into what is happening in my head. Would really recommend. Thank you Thinky! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Begs for review *2023-01-01, version 1.14.2* Asks for you to review the app after EVERY SINGLE journal entry. ### 3/5 — Love this app but… *2025-09-28, version 1.14.2* This app over all is great! It’s simple cute design, easy to navigate I just don’t understand why you can only write 250 words :( ### 3/5 — I wanted to love it… *2022-12-20, version 1.14.2* The 2 reviews 2 years ago reeled me in. It is a pretty good app for the concept. The only issue is the entries limit you to 250 characters - sorry, but I have A LOT more than that to say about how I’m feeling and/or my day, so I had to let it go. I will point out, it is the only journaling app I have found thus far that has allowed for landscape orientation. Using a keyboard with my iPad, this was very helpful! ### 3/5 — Good and simple *2021-10-02, version 1.14.2* I do like the app and how minimal it is. The only thing I wish it had is a pin separate to the phone to access it. ### 3/5 — Still trying to navigate *2020-11-09, version 1.11.1* Having probs getting round the app. All the lovely extras about wind down and bedtime alerts are not working but I probably haven’t set it up correctly. ### 3/5 — Fantastic app but needs to allow more characters *2020-10-24, version 1.11.0* Fantastic app but needs to allow more characters on the diary entries. ### 3/5 — Getting in contact *2020-10-22, version 1.10.0* I’ve got an account, and I signed out and went to sign back in and it’s telling me the “privacy key” isn’t working so I now can’t get back into my account 😩😩 not even that I can’t delete my data or account. Please get back to me so I can solve this issue. ### 3/5 — Writing *2020-07-21, version 1.9.0* You need to let us write more ### 4/5 — Writing a Review is easy! *2022-12-20, version 1.14.2* Getting into Bed somewhat belatedly is my main concern at this moment! I hope writing this Review isn’t costing me at the moment? Please confirm if it is indeed costing me? I would just like to know, that’s all? So please tell me if it is costing me CHARGES! That is all I want to know? Because if it is costing me CHARGES at this early stage, I will be forced to CANCEL THIS APP SO PLEASE TELL ME NOW? Kind Regards, Garrett aka Gary Goggn. P.S: At what point will I be CHARGEDZ? ### 4/5 — Pretty great - could use some QOL changes *2022-10-19, version 1.14.2* I’ve been using Thinky for over 2 years now and while I love it. There’s a couple of bugs that would improve the app tremendously. Every time I try to navigate to a date where I did an entry, it almost always crashes or doesn’t load. In addition, I’d love to be able to download a copy of all my entries or something! It’s been great having the app to track how my mood has been through the years (: ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — THANK YOU *2023-03-27, version 1.14.2* Thinky is the literal best. I have been expressing my thoughts, feelings, events and even dreams! It is amazing having an easy to view collection of these- especially when I’m anxious. Moreover, the display of the whole month, with the emotions, really showed me how most days are (very) positive whilst a minority are (very) negative. It shows me that this journey is not linear. My life is puzzle for me to collect and display every day. 🫂 ### 5/5 — It’s perfect and teaches me to talk less! *2022-01-28, version 1.14.2* I found this online. I looked for free apps. This one came up. It has limited words- which helps and makes me want to be committed. Sent it to friends and got some very praiseworthy thankful feedback. ### 5/5 — Mee-Mow *2021-03-20, version 1.14.2* Great app use it every day ### 5/5 — Best app I’ve downloaded *2021-03-04, version 1.14.2* I really really recommend this app if you just want a place to note down your thoughts and feelings. You can also create memories by adding photos. This app also locks your journal so you don’t need to worry about people trying to get in. This app has helped me more than expected. ### 5/5 — A must have *2021-02-22, version 1.14.2* A hidden gem and a visual treat to use. Thank you for creating such an effortless, functional and beautifully crafted app! First time I ever wrote a review cos I love this app!! ### 5/5 — A perfect app! *2021-01-25, version 1.14.2* This app is honestly perfect, it’s easy to use and has proven very helpful for me. The yearly view is a great idea and the line diagram is an amazing way to view your recent moods as well as it being a subtle motivation to keep your mood up as much as possible. The last review I wrote for this app was a while back, and I gave it 4 stars because it was missing one key feature which was reminders. But now they have been added, as well as improved backdating on journal entries. I couldn’t recommend this app enough. I’ve given a small tip and plan giving more when I can, and hope some of you guys do the same soo we can support this creator! ### 5/5 — I love this app *2021-01-14, version 1.14.1* I think this app is amazing! I’m so happy with it, i would highly recommend to anyone looking for a space to note thoughts/feelings or anything really down! I like the fact you can enable a passcode also for extra privacy. Really impressed. ### 5/5 — Paul Mcewan *2020-12-22, version 1.13.0* Great wee app really helps me write down what am doing and where am going and how am feeling am not rely good at writing so this really helps x ### 5/5 — No shady subscription model *2020-11-11, version 1.11.1* Not only is the app brilliant in that it is simple and visually pretty but it also allows you to track your moods. I never bother with writing reviews but this time I honestly can’t stress enough that it is a joy to be able to find a service that’s not subscription based. (More than happy to pay a one time fee though 😉 ) ### 5/5 — Finally *2020-10-16, version 1.10.0* After trying out diaries and mood diaries and everything I could find, I settled on Thinky. It’s a great and easy little app. None of the over complicated additions most of these apps add in. Only 2 things I would like. Ability to write more than the maximum currently allowed. And to change the daily entries order asc and desc. Still 5 stars though. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*