Comparison

Thankful vs Stack

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

Head to head
About

Thankful

This app helps users cultivate happiness and reduce stress by encouraging them to record what they are thankful for. It offers reminders, the ability to save entries with photos, and access to inspirational content. Reviewing past entries can reinforce positive feelings and promote a sense of calm.

Highlights
  • Daily gratitude reminders
  • Private journal with photos
  • Inspirational quotes and content
  • Statistical tracking of thankful entries
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
Features
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What are you thankful for today? Build a daily gratitude habit with Thankful — a simple, beautiful journal designed to help you reflect, feel calmer, and appreciate life’s moments. Gratitude is proven to reduce stress, improve sleep, and increase happiness. Thankful helps you build that habit in a simple, meaningful way. Features • Capture your gratitude in seconds Quickly write what you’re thankful for, anytime • Add photos to your memories Turn moments into something you can revisit and feel again • Daily inspiration Get prompts that make it easy to stay consistent • Favorites & reflection Rediscover meaningful moments over time • Gentle reminders Build a habit that actually sticks • Widgets for quick access See your gratitude at a glance • Sync across all your devices iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro • Private and beautifully designed Your journal stays yours, designed for calm and focus Why Thankful? Most journaling apps feel like work. Thankful is different — it’s designed to be simple, calming, and something you actually want to come back to every day. Our Story Thankful was created during a deeply personal time. Our brother faced a 7-year battle with cancer, and through it all, he chose gratitude. He showed us that even in life’s hardest moments, there is always something to be thankful for. That belief became the foundation of this app. We’re grateful you’re here. If you have feedback or need support, we’d love to hear from you: support@eddystreetproductions.com Subscriptions Thankful Premium is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $3.99 • Yearly: $24.99 • Lifetime: $49.99 • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Privacy Policy https://www.eddystreetproductions.com/thankful/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stack

Features
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Stack is the supplement tracker that finally looks as good as the rest of your day. Track your vitamins, supplements and medications, get reminders so you never miss a dose, and build a streak that keeps you consistent. No clutter. No noise. Just a calm, beautiful daily ritual that takes seconds. BUILD YOUR STACK Add anything you take in seconds with smart suggestions from a built-in library of vitamins, minerals, supplements and common medications. Everything is organised automatically by time of day. NEVER MISS A DOSE Set gentle reminders around your routine. Mark each one taken with a single tap and watch your day fill in. Morning, midday, evening or night, Stack keeps you on track. KEEP YOUR STREAK Consistency is what actually delivers results. Stack counts your daily streak and celebrates the milestones that keep the habit alive. MEET YOUR ADVISOR Unlock a personal supplement advisor that knows your goals, diet and routine. Get a full review of your stack, spot gaps and interactions, and fine-tune your timing and doses. Ask anything in plain language, and go deeper into the science whenever you want. Add any recommendation to your stack with one tap. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, ever. Stack Pro unlocks the Advisor with a 7-day free trial, then a simple subscription. Cancel anytime. Stack provides general information about supplements and nutrition. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing your supplement or medication routine. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thankful4 screens
Stack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Thankful at 6 against Stack's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Thankful sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thankful ships an update every 2 days, Stack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thankful versus Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThankfulStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEddy Street Productions, LLCHenry Hinge

Bugs and requests

Thankful

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 13 and after updates
  • Date changes after completing journal entry
  • Photos disappear when deleted from camera roll
  • Reminders stop working after updates
  • App crashes on startup preventing data access
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  • Entries disappear or fail to save
  • Incorrect date sequencing (multiple same days)
  • Photos moved error requiring re-attachment
  • Support button returns error message

Requested features

9 requests
  • Multi-device cloud synchronization
  • Calendar or day-view to see entries per date
  • Mood tracking alongside gratitude entries
  • Data backup and restore functionality
  • Scrollable feed of all thankful notes
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  • Combined feed with inspirational quotes
  • More inclusive non-religious content options
  • Better language localization options
  • Automatic clearing of default placeholder text

Stack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Thankful

Subscriptions4
  • Tiny Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Medium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Thankful Premium$3.991 Month
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  • Thankful Premium$24.991 Year
One-time10
  • Rich Goade QuotesFree
  • Remove Banner Advertising$0.99
  • Latter-day Saints Quotes$0.99
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  • Biblical Quotes$0.99
  • Music Quotes$0.99
  • Sports Quotes$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Thankful Premium$49.99
2 purchases

Stack

Subscriptions2
  • Stack Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Stack Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Thankful free?
Thankful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thankful or Stack have ads?
Neither Thankful nor Stack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thankful or Stack?
Thankful ships an update every 2 days, and Stack every 3 days. Most recently, Thankful was updated on September 20, 2026 and Stack on September 24, 2026.

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