# ThinkBack vs BriefDeck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BriefDeck at none against ThinkBack's 2. ThinkBack's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThinkBack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. BriefDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ThinkBack against 5.0 for BriefDeck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

ThinkBack ships an update every 3 days, BriefDeck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThinkBack | BriefDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkback/id1541030401/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefdeck-planner-and-weather/id6761209179/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sam Storino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457262269) | [Srivats Venkataraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608050671) |

## What reviewers say

### ThinkBack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkback/id1541030401)

This app helps you commit information to long-term memory through spaced repetition. It prompts you daily to review notes, organize them with hashtags, and offers private iCloud syncing. Upgrade for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition for memory building, Daily review prompts, Note organization with hashtags, Private iCloud syncing, Search and filter notes, Mark notes as memorized

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### BriefDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefdeck-planner-and-weather/id6761209179)

This app provides a consolidated daily overview, combining weather forecasts, upcoming calendar events, and essential tasks into a single, glanceable view. It aims to help users understand their day quickly without needing to switch between multiple applications.

**Highlights:** Daily weather snapshot, Top calendar events view, Top task list, Distraction-free interface, Calendar and task integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThinkBack free?

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

### Is BriefDeck free?

BriefDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThinkBack or BriefDeck?

ThinkBack and BriefDeck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ThinkBack or BriefDeck have ads?

Neither ThinkBack nor BriefDeck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThinkBack or BriefDeck?

ThinkBack ships an update every 3 days, and BriefDeck fortnightly. Most recently, ThinkBack was updated on October 1, 2026 and BriefDeck on October 20, 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.*