Messy Memories vs Thought Patterns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Messy Memories
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This tool is intended as a self-help strategy in the aftermath of tough experiences for an individual who wants to work through those experiences on their own.
Thought Patterns
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A small, simple reference containing tools to help us navigate the complicated world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Messy Memories at every 2 months against Thought Patterns's every 7 months. Messy Memories also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Messy Memories ships an update every 2 months, Thought Patterns every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messy Memories | Thought Patterns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Virtually Better, Inc. | Raphael DeFranco |
In-app purchases
Messy Memories
No in-app purchases
Thought Patterns
No in-app purchases
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