Comparison

Thumsters vs Him First

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thumsters

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
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You didn’t sign up for tantrums, power struggles, or endless nagging. You just want your kids to listen, without losing your cool. Meet Thumsters – the award-winning parenting app that helps you build better behavior, calmer routines, and deeper connection with your kids. Whether you’re dealing with defiance, meltdowns, or chore resistance, Thumsters gives you a proven, easy-to-use system based on positive reinforcement and emotional coaching—not yelling or punishment. WHY PARENTS LOVE THUMSTERS Track behavior in real-time – Log thumbs up/down and reasons to see patterns at a glance. Create better habits – Reinforce routines and tasks with a kid-friendly chore list and reward system. Coach, don’t correct – Build your child’s confidence and emotional awareness with our Emotions Tracker. Stay consistent – Sync across multiple devices for caregivers, co-parents and therapists. Backed by science – Built with child professionals and recommended by therapists worldwide. HOW IT WORKS Use Thumsters to log your child’s behavior choices—good or bad. Assign tasks or daily routines. Set goals and rewards. Thumsters builds a clear picture of their progress, helping you parent with purpose and coach your child toward better emotional regulation and decision-making. BUILT FOR REAL FAMILIES Works with multiple kids & carers Includes a customizable reward system Designed for ages 4–12 Used by families, teachers, and therapists Recognized by the US National Library of Medicine for behavior support Join thousands of families who’ve said goodbye to chaos and hello to calm and connection. Download Thumsters today and transform your home—one thumbs up at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.thumsters.com/legal/terms-of-use

About

Him First

Features
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Him first. Then your feed. Him First shields the apps you choose each morning until you've spent a few minutes in the Word. You pick the apps, the morning window, and the reading length (3, 5, or 10 minutes). Read today's passage, and everything opens. THE SHIELD IS FREE. FOREVER. Choosing apps, morning windows, the shield itself: none of it is behind a paywall, and none of it ever will be. FIVE TRANSLATIONS, ALL FREE World English Bible, King James Version, Berean Standard Bible, American Standard Version, and Reina-Valera 1909. All public domain. Your place in the plan and your bookmarks carry over when you switch. HONEST BY DESIGN - This adds a gentle pause to your morning. It can be stepped around, and you can turn it off anytime in iOS Settings. - No streaks to lose. No badges. No shame. Miss a morning, and tomorrow simply says: He's first again. - Emergency release opens everything right now, no questions asked. KEPT ON YOUR PHONE No accounts. Your reading history and bookmarks never leave your device. SHARE THE WORD Press and hold any verse to turn it into a beautiful card worth passing on. Him First uses Apple's Screen Time technology. You stay in control: permission can be revoked anytime in iOS Settings.

Screenshots

Thumsters4 screens
Him First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Him First at none against Thumsters's 7. Him First also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Thumsters's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, Him First every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thumsters versus Him First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumstersHim First
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (873 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings873 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB24 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperKØBEN digitalINNOMATRIX LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Thumsters

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Him First

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Thumsters

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription14 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • 6 Month Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • 6 month premium subscription14 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • ThumbsUp full account - 1 year14 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Him First

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thumsters free?
Thumsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Him First free?
Him First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thumsters or Him First have ads?
Neither Thumsters nor Him First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thumsters or Him First?
Thumsters ships an update fortnightly, and Him First every 2 days. Most recently, Thumsters was updated on October 15, 2026 and Him First on September 30, 2026.

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