# Mindkit vs Thiro

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindkit at every 8 days against Thiro's every 5 weeks. Thiro's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mindkit against 4.8 for Thiro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Mindkit's written reviews are positive against 83% of Thiro's.

Mindkit ships an update every 8 days, Thiro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindkit | Thiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkit-keep-things-organized/id1511149034/reviews) | [4.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [增存 岳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489719416) | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindkit-keep-things-organized/id1511149034)

This app helps you organize your life by managing tasks, tracking habits, and taking notes. It offers features for daily tracking, goal progress, and creating wish lists. Stay focused with Pomodoro timers and review your life snapshots.

**Highlights:** Task management with categories, Habit tracking and review, Pomodoro focus timer, Mood diary and diet recording, Expense tracking with labels, Goal progress monitoring, Wish lists and reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindkit Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Mindkit Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Mindkit Pro Permanently | $19.99 | one-time |


### Thiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483)

This app helps you concentrate on your work and study by providing a focus timer and time tracking for each task. Set goals, manage tasks in groups, and view detailed statistics to improve your productivity. It syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Time tracking, Task management, Goal setting, Cross-device sync, Detailed statistics, Customizable appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thiro Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good statistics
- 👍 Worth the price (one-time purchase)
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Widget not always functional
- 🐛 App not updating
- 🐛 Duplicate time entries
- 🐛 Pomodoro functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not functional/failing
- Not registering elapsed time
- Multiple windows opening automatically
- iCloud not syncing
- Duplicate time entries

**Requested features**

- Assign fixed color to each task
- Add default countdown mode
- Create an app for habit tracking with streaks
- Allow selection of which counter on the main screen for widget
- Add Pomodoro timer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindkit free?

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

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindkit or Thiro?

Mindkit and Thiro are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 46 and 49 ratings respectively.

### Do Mindkit or Thiro have ads?

Neither Mindkit nor Thiro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mindkit or Thiro?

Mindkit ships an update every 8 days, and Thiro every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mindkit was updated on September 22, 2026 and Thiro on August 28, 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.*