# Thumsters vs Emmaus+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Emmaus+ at none against Thumsters's 7. Emmaus+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Thumsters's advantage is ratings volume (873 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Emmaus+ 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, Emmaus+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumsters | Emmaus+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (873 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmaus-plus/id6795009320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **873** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [KØBEN digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225099509) | [Rayner Kristanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875633931) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Emmaus+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmaus-plus/id6795009320)

This app helps you deepen your spiritual journey by tracking Mass attendance, capturing reflections, and setting weekly goals. It offers a private experience with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic Mass detection, Autosaving notes editor, Handwritten note scanning, Weekly spiritual goal setting, Attendance history browsing, Private, local data storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumsters free?

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

### Is Emmaus+ free?

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

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

Emmaus+ is rated higher. Thumsters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 873 ratings, while Emmaus+ averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thumsters or Emmaus+ have ads?

Neither Thumsters nor Emmaus+ shows ads.

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

Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, and Emmaus+ every 9 days. Most recently, Thumsters was updated on October 22, 2026 and Emmaus+ on October 24, 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.*