# Plus vs Thumsters

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plus at none against Thumsters's 7. Thumsters's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 44%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thumsters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 874 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Plus's written reviews are positive against 69% of Thumsters's.

Plus ships an update every 2 months, Thumsters fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus | Thumsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-plus-guides-and-ideas/id1185289423/reviews) | **[4.7 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 214 | **874** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Makeree LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/969066873) | [KØBEN digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225099509) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-plus-guides-and-ideas/id1185289423)

Discover creative building ideas and follow step-by-step instructions for multi-colored brick kits. Get inspired by a community of creators, share your own builds, and explore a collection of projects.

**Highlights:** Guided building instructions, Free building challenges, Project collection browsing, Creator inspiration feed, Community sharing of builds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Plus free?

Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thumsters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plus or Thumsters?

Thumsters is rated higher. Plus averages 4.4 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Thumsters averages 4.7 from 874 ratings.

### Do Plus or Thumsters have ads?

Neither Plus nor Thumsters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus or Thumsters?

Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Thumsters fortnightly. Most recently, Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thumsters on October 26, 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.*