Comparison

IDB ONE vs InkThink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IDB ONE

Features
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IDB One App is a super app that has been designed with multiple functions. At the time of this writing, the functionalities are still growing. IDB One App is a must have tool for the Support Department and all the IDB's solutions users. It is a very important extension for IDB staff and the users around IDB products. It provides mobility, on the move and two way communications from the system to users via push notification. IDB One provides guest service delivery working together with IDB Property Management System. It also provides system support via chatting based ticketing system. We are constantly updating the application for our users to add more features and conveniences. Download now!!! Learn more at https://idb.com.my/ Like us on Facebook for more updates at https://www.facebook.com/idbpms/

About

InkThink

This app offers a stylus-first planner for creative minds, allowing users to manage tasks, calendars, notes, and mind maps using handwriting. It features intelligent ink reflow and a pen-powered canvas for organizing thoughts without typing.

Highlights
  • Stylus-first handwriting input
  • Intelligent ink reflow for tasks and calendar
  • All-in-one planner (Diary, Calendar, Tasks, Mind Maps, Notes)
  • Interactive handwritten calendar entries
  • Freeform thinking canvas for brainstorming
  • Modular and intuitive design
Features
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InkThink – Pen Powered Productivity for Creative Minds. 7 Day Free Trial. InkThink is the stylus-first planner that works in your handwriting. Plan your 2027 creatively using handwriting! - Own it Forever, No Subscription offer - Intelligent ink reflow - tasks/calendar items flow into different views - All in one - Diary, Calendar, Tasks, Mind Maps, Notes - Works with Apple pencil ONE-TIME PURCHASE OFFER: Get Pro Subscription FREE with One-Time Base App Purchase if purchased within 7 day Free Trial. Own it Forever, No Subscription! Act Fast! InkThink is a groundbreaking stylus-first productivity suite designed for thinkers, creators, and note-takers who prefer ink over taps. Whether you're sketching out your day, brainstorming ideas, or building a visual mind map, InkThink gives you a fluid, pen-powered canvas to organize your thoughts your way. In the world of AI, allow your mind to take back control and enjoy the art of thinking and writing again! InkThink is a quantum leap over traditional 'Pen Planner' apps where you just draw over a PDF, or even traditional pen enabled notebooks with templates. An ideal 2027 Planner. InkThink features unique intelligent ink where handwritten tasks can be re-ordered, handwritten calendar entries are date aware and actually show across your different Calendar views (Day, Week, Month - no longer just simply inking over a date box in a PDF and which don't show on other views. InkThink is what you have been waiting for from an intelligent ink-based diary and planner app - a true pen powered To-Do list and handwritten Calendar. Ink Tasks Draw your to-do list with your stylus in long ink blocks. Easily add, rearrange, and manage tasks in a tactile, visual format. The bottom of the screen becomes your ink input zone — just write and watch your tasks flow into place. Pro features include Kanban views, Tag filtering and seeing tasks on your calendar. Notes Capture individual ideas in real time — during meetings, while watching videos, reading, journaling or listening to audio. Notes lets you jot down key points in ink and save them as “thinking sessions” notes. Capture ‘sub-notes’ within each Note for simpler organization - e.g. create a note for each book chapter and your sub-notes for each chapter are your notes for that specific chapter. Ink Calendar Draw directly into your calendar. Each inked date can be seen across different layouts - Day, Week and Month. It’s not just handwriting — it’s interactive ink. Pro features include 3 Day, 3 Week and 3 Month views, and split-screen mode. Thinking Canvas Create movable ink index cards on a freeform canvas. Sketch, connect, and rearrange your thoughts like sticky notes on a whiteboard — but smarter and stylus-native. Capture you brainstorm and mind map your ideas. Connect cards and visualize your thinking. InkThink is modular, intuitive, and built for the future of stylus powered creative productivity. No typing. No distractions. Just your pen, your ideas, and an app that connects and thinks with you. Built for Apple pencil stylus tablets and devices. InkThink transforms handwriting into a dynamic, movable, and meaningful workspace. InkThink available on all platforms and can sync between. 7 Day Free Trial - No Sign Up needed. Can work fully offline. Base App (One Time Purchase): All core features including Tasks, Calendar, Notes and Canvas. Sync. Can use on all devices. Pro Features (Optional Subscription): Filter by Task Label, Add Due Dates, Mindfulness Task Mode, View Tasks with Due Dates on Calendar, 3 day/week/month views, split-screen. InkThink : To-Do, Notes, Calendar, MindMap Planner designed for Pen Stylus. The best app for a pen. Take back control with your mind and your pen! When logging in our EULA Terms of Use (Terms of Service) apply as available on our website. https://inkthink.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

IDB ONE4 screens
InkThink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IDB ONE at none against InkThink's 1. InkThink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InkThink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IDB ONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IDB ONE ships an update every 6 weeks, InkThink every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
IDB ONE versus InkThink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDB ONEInkThink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntegrated Design & Build Sdn BhdSundaram Applied Technologies

In-app purchases

None

IDB ONE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

InkThink

One-time1
  • InkThink Base App$24.99

Questions

Is IDB ONE free?
IDB ONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InkThink free?
InkThink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IDB ONE or InkThink have ads?
Neither IDB ONE nor InkThink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IDB ONE or InkThink?
IDB ONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and InkThink every 2 days. Most recently, IDB ONE was updated on November 3, 2026 and InkThink on November 5, 2026.

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