# Think App vs Waffle

The clearest difference is rating: Waffle at 4.6 against Think App's 4.0. Waffle also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 2) and review sentiment (46% vs 25%). Think App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Think App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Waffle sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waffle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Think App's written reviews are positive against 46% of Waffle's.

Think App ships an update every 4 weeks, Waffle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Think App | Waffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-app-share-your-thoughts/id1510025302/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 68 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THINKERSTH LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501009431) | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) |

## What reviewers say

### Think App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/think-app-share-your-thoughts/id1510025302)

A private journaling app for thoughts, ideas, and dreams, with options to record voice memos. Share anonymously with a collective or privately with friends, focusing on mental well-being without comparison triggers.

**Highlights:** Private journaling, Voice memo recording, Anonymous sharing, Friend sharing feed, Mental health focus, No likes or comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Think App | $0.99 | per month |
| Think App | $9.99 | per year |


### Waffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates shared journaling for couples, families, and friends to deepen connections. Users can share daily updates, photos, and videos, and answer prompts to get to know each other better. It offers a private space to document memories and strengthen relationships.

**Highlights:** Shared journaling for groups, Photo and video sharing, Daily prompts to foster connection, Customizable journal covers, Private and secure entries, Relationship strengthening tool

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waffle Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $49.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $74.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $74.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $89.99 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus Journals | $129.00 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $199.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Excellent for shared journaling with friends/family
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface
- 🤝 Helps strengthen long-distance relationships
- 📝 Convenient way to record daily thoughts and memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family/group journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/control over shared journals
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🗓️ Inability to backdate journal entries
- 📢 Lack of notification/comment features for shared journals

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open old journal entries
- Issues with uploading and viewing photos/videos
- Inability to create new journals or add collaborators

**Requested features**

- Add ability to comment on journal entries
- Implement a more flexible pricing structure (e.g., monthly option)
- Allow customization of journal covers and layouts
- Improve stability and fix reported bugs
- Add time zone support for shared journals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Think App free?

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

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Think App or Waffle?

Waffle is rated higher. Think App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Waffle averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Think App or Waffle have ads?

Neither Think App nor Waffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Think App or Waffle?

Think App ships an update every 4 weeks, and Waffle weekly. Most recently, Think App was updated on October 12, 2026 and Waffle on November 1, 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.*