# Deepstash vs Imprint

The clearest difference is monetization model: Deepstash at freemium against Imprint's subscription. Deepstash also leads on ads (none vs shown). Imprint's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deepstash sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Imprint sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Deepstash against 4.8 for Imprint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Deepstash's written reviews are positive against 38% of Imprint's.

Deepstash ships an update every 4 days, Imprint every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deepstash | Imprint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepstash-smarter-every-day/id1445023295/reviews) | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 56K |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **38.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #15 |
| Size | 204 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brainstash, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445023294) | [Polywise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437286958) |

## What reviewers say

### Deepstash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepstash-smarter-every-day/id1445023295)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Education, #51 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Discover bite-sized knowledge from popular books in just 5 minutes a day. Beautifully designed idea cards condense profound thoughts into memorable, visual insights. Fuel your curiosity and grow smarter with curated content tailored to your interests.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized knowledge cards, Curated insights from popular books, Personalized content feeds, Organize ideas into collections, Share discoveries with friends, Offline access (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro 3 Months Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Helpful for learning and dissociation from social media
- 👍 Smooth interface and good delivery of content
- 🤓 Effective platform for quick self-help and coaching resources
- 📚 Provides access to useful books and articles
- 🧠 Promotes well-being and replaces mindless scrolling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywall
- 🤯 Annoying sales tactics and constant prompts to upgrade
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Shallow content and lack of depth

**Reported bugs**

- Login details not working
- Subscription issues and difficulty getting refunds
- Inability to edit or remove saved content
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save and organize content without subscription
- Improve search and discovery of relevant content
- Provide more in-depth and diverse content
- Add audio/podcast functionality
- Improve overall user experience and reduce distractions


### Imprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imprint-visual-micro-learning/id1482780647)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Education, #97 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers bite-sized visual learning sessions on a wide range of topics, from psychology to finance. Master complex concepts quickly with elegant visuals and retain knowledge through daily quizzes. Save and review key insights in sessions lasting two minutes or less.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized visual learning, Master essential topics, Understand complex concepts, Daily retention quizzes, Save and review insights, Short learning sessions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Imprint premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Discount yearly (7 day trial) | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Discounted yearly (no trial) | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (Discount) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient learning
- 👍 Visually engaging
- 💡 Bite-sized content
- 🚀 Quick to use
- 👍 Great for visual learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 💰 Limited content for high price
- 🚫 Paywall restricts access

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Inconsistent load times
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unfinished or incomplete courses

**Requested features**

- Sync progress across devices
- Dark mode option
- More diverse content topics
- Ability to download content offline
- Better organization of saved content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deepstash free?

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

### Is Imprint free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deepstash or Imprint?

Imprint is rated higher. Deepstash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Imprint averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.

### Do Deepstash or Imprint have ads?

Imprint shows ads; Deepstash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deepstash or Imprint?

Deepstash ships an update every 4 days, and Imprint every 6 days. Most recently, Deepstash was updated on September 24, 2026 and Imprint on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Deepstash or Imprint?

Deepstash currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Imprint at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*