Custom Thoughts vs GRIEFBOX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custom Thoughts
This app provides a personalized space for self-expression and emotional exploration through journaling. It offers extensive customization options and a unique approach to personal reflection.
- Personalized journaling
- Emotional exploration
- Customization options
- Self-expression tools
- Playful secrets feature
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Unlock the power of self-expression with Custom Thoughts, your personal journaling haven. Dive into a world where emotions take center stage, customization knows no bounds, and a hint of playful secrets awaits. Embrace the YOU in every entry.
GRIEFBOX
A compassionate space designed to support individuals navigating loss. It offers community groups, a resource library with coping strategies, and a directory of professional support services.
- Community Support Groups
- Resource Library
- Professional Directory
- Personalized Experience
- Privacy and Safety
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Coping with loss is a deeply personal and unique journey; that's why we created a compassionate space to support you during this challenging time. Born from personal loss, Brittany created this app while navigating the profound grief of losing her little brother Jacob in a motorcycle accident. The tools and strategies that provided her comfort and understanding during her darkest days are what she now shares through GriefBox. GriefBox is an app designed to provide solace, guidance, and community to those experiencing grief. Key Features: Community Support Groups: Connect with others who understand your pain. Our community chat groups are tailored to specific types of loss, ensuring you feel seen and supported. Resource Library: Navigate your healing process with our extensive collection of articles, videos, and meditations. Learn coping strategies and gain insights into the grief process, all at your fingertips. Professional Directory: When you need extra support, our catalog of licensed therapists, grief counselors, and support services is available to help. Find the right professional fit with ease, directly through the app. Personalized Experience: Customize your journey with GriefBox. Join group chats that resonate with your specific situation. Privacy and Safety: Your privacy is our priority. Engage in conversations and browse resources with the assurance that your data and interactions are protected. Grief is a path no one should walk alone. Whether you’re dealing with losing a loved one, a cherished pet, or any significant life change, GriefBox is here to light the way forward. Join our community to share, learn, and begin healing in a nurturing environment. Download GriefBox today and find the support you deserve at any time, right from your phone. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://learn.appdocumentation.com/en/collections/1618556-terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GRIEFBOX at 5.0 against Custom Thoughts's 4.5. Custom Thoughts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. GRIEFBOX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Custom Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
GRIEFBOX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Custom Thoughts ships an update every 3 days, GRIEFBOX every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Custom Thoughts | GRIEFBOX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caleb Greer | Brittany Faith Young |
Customer experience
Custom Thoughts
GRIEFBOX
In-app purchases
Custom Thoughts
No in-app purchases
GRIEFBOX
- Grief Box App.7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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