Relationship Decoder vs Thought Patterns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Relationship Decoder
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Understand Your Relationships Through Ancient Wisdom Discover why you connect — or clash — with partners, family, and colleagues. Have you ever asked yourself... • Will my relationship last? • Why do I struggle to understand my children? • Why can't I commit? • What changes can I — or we — make to finally make things work? • Is this the right business partner for me? (Before problems arise.) These questions reveal relationship difficulties — but surprisingly, they can be explained by traditional Chinese knowledge of the five elements and their interactions. How it works With just the birth dates of the people involved, the app instantly shows you whether your connection is Restraining or Supporting — two fundamental dynamics that shape every relationship. For each of the 4 key life areas, you'll receive a detailed picture of your energies and how they interact when you're together. The 4 life areas covered by the app: • Future & Projects – Your ability to share common goals and build a future together. • Affective Values – The way you love, and how you need to feel loved in return. • Daily Life – How you fit together day to day, express yourselves spontaneously, and navigate career and routine. • Foundations – Your core worldview, origins, and deepest qualities. Download for free and start understanding your relationships on a deeper level. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms If you choose to purchase a subscription, the following terms apply: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be identified. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://i-arun-softwares.com/PrivacyPolicy.html Terms of Use: https://i-arun-softwares.com/TermsOfService.html
Thought Patterns
A compact reference tool designed to assist users in navigating complex situations. It provides helpful resources for understanding and managing the intricacies of the world around us.
- Pocket reference tool
- Navigates complex world
- Simple and small design
- Helpful resources
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A small, simple reference containing tools to help us navigate the complicated world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thought Patterns at none against Relationship Decoder's 3. Relationship Decoder's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Relationship Decoder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Thought Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Relationship Decoder | Thought Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Laurent Bottigliengo | Raphael DeFranco |
In-app purchases
Relationship Decoder
- Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- Perform 1 relationship Study$5.99
- Unlimited Access$299.99
Thought Patterns
No in-app purchases
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