# Spinner+ vs Thumsters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spinner+ at 100% against Thumsters's 69%. Spinner+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Thumsters's advantage is ratings volume (873 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spinner+ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spinner+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumsters has 873 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Spinner+'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Thumsters's.

Spinner+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Thumsters fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinner+ | Thumsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-plus/id1035587560/reviews)** | [4.7 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **873** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Foolsinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035587559) | [KØBEN digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225099509) |

## What reviewers say

### Spinner+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-plus/id1035587560)

Track unlimited counts with a minimalist interface. Customize each counter with names, starting values, and increment amounts. View historical data and share progress with others.

**Highlights:** Unlimited customizable counters, Searchable counter names, Precise counter adjustments via slider, View daily and overall counts, Counter history graph, Share progress on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Counter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calorie Converter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Counter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Statistics+ | $2.99 | one-time |


### Thumsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804)

This app helps parents foster positive behavior and build stronger connections with their children through a reward-based tracking system. It offers tools for habit formation, emotional coaching, and consistent parenting across multiple caregivers, designed for children aged 4-12.

**Highlights:** Real-time behavior tracking (thumbs up/down), Kid-friendly chore list and reward system, Emotional coaching and awareness tools, Multi-device syncing for caregivers, Customizable reward system, Designed for ages 4-12

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| 6 month premium subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| ThumbsUp full account - 1 year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking daily behavior
- 👍 Friendly and intuitive UX
- 👍 Effective reward system with thumbs up/down
- 👍 Customizable goals and reasons
- 👍 Helpful for improving kids' behavior

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially when adding photos
- 🔋 App drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Issues with account syncing and multi-device access
- 🔒 Lack of child-specific profile and controls
- 🔒 Too many steps required to give thumbs up/down

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding child profiles
- Sync issues between devices
- Thumbs up/down disappearing or not registering properly
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow kids to track their own progress
- Add more customization options for goals and rewards
- Implement better reporting and analytics
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Simplify the process of giving thumbs up/down


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinner+ free?

Spinner+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thumsters free?

Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spinner+ or Thumsters?

Spinner+ is rated higher. Spinner+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thumsters averages 4.7 from 873 ratings.

### Do Spinner+ or Thumsters have ads?

Neither Spinner+ nor Thumsters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spinner+ or Thumsters?

Spinner+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Thumsters fortnightly. Most recently, Spinner+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thumsters on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*