# Thoughtful vs Critical Thinking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thoughtful at 63% against Critical Thinking's 0%. Thoughtful also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Critical Thinking's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thoughtful sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Critical Thinking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thoughtful holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thoughtful has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Thoughtful's written reviews are positive against 0% of Critical Thinking's.

Thoughtful ships an update every 10 days, Critical Thinking every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thoughtful | Critical Thinking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtful-long-form-learning/id1462977143/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-thinking-mind-gym/id1661092745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thoughtful, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462977141) | [Pavel Kalinin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661092748) |

## What reviewers say

### Thoughtful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtful-long-form-learning/id1462977143)

This app consolidates your favorite podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, and books into one focused platform. Save content from any app and pick up where you left off, transforming downtime into productive learning and growth.

**Highlights:** Consolidates podcasts, YouTube, blogs, and books, Save content from any app, Resume playback/reading where you left off, Discover content for any mood, Focused learning and personal growth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |


### Critical Thinking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-thinking-mind-gym/id1661092745)

Enhance your thinking by learning to identify cognitive biases and avoid flawed judgments. This app helps you analyze information, improve reasoning, and gain a clearer perspective on human behavior and beliefs.

**Highlights:** Identify cognitive biases, Improve thinking processes, Analyze information, Enhance reasoning skills, Understand human behavior, Gain updated perspectives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thoughtful free?

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

### Is Critical Thinking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thoughtful or Critical Thinking?

Thoughtful is rated higher. Thoughtful averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Critical Thinking averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thoughtful or Critical Thinking have ads?

Critical Thinking shows ads; Thoughtful does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thoughtful or Critical Thinking?

Thoughtful ships an update every 10 days, and Critical Thinking every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thoughtful was updated on November 3, 2026 and Critical Thinking on November 3, 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.*