# Perfect Potty vs Thumsters

The clearest difference is rating: Thumsters at 4.7 against Perfect Potty's 3.3. Thumsters also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (874 vs 60). Perfect Potty's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Potty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thumsters sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thumsters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumsters has 874 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Perfect Potty's written reviews are positive against 69% of Thumsters's.

Perfect Potty ships an update every 3 months, Thumsters fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Potty | Thumsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-potty/id615088461/reviews) | **[4.7 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **874** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Geoffrey Hom](https://appshunter.io/developer/472445664) | [KØBEN digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225099509) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Potty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-potty/id615088461)

This app simplifies potty training by allowing you to track multiple children's attempts, set customizable reminders, and implement a rewarding system. It aims to reduce the frustration associated with potty training for both parents and children.

**Highlights:** Track potty attempts for multiple children, Record success/failure of attempts, Set single or repeating reminders, Built-in rewards system, Customizable reward requirements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank-You Star | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional design
- 👍 Useful for tracking potty progress
- 👍 Good for parents, not kids
- 👍 Effective reminders
- 👍 Customizable timers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App won't open/too out of date
- 🐛 Reminders/settings not saved
- 🐛 Alarm sound issues (too low or not working)
- 🐛 Too basic/lacks features

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- App too out of date
- App won't download
- App crashes constantly
- Cannot set AM reminders, only PM

**Requested features**

- Update app for current iOS
- Ability to set AM reminders
- More features/user-friendly
- Option to note 'tried' for pee/poo
- Add caregiver sharing/login


### Thumsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumsters-behavior-tracker/id1274298804)

This app helps parents foster positive behavior and build stronger connections with their children through a reward-based tracking system. It offers tools for habit formation, emotional coaching, and consistent parenting across multiple caregivers, designed for children aged 4-12.

**Highlights:** Real-time behavior tracking (thumbs up/down), Kid-friendly chore list and reward system, Emotional coaching and awareness tools, Multi-device syncing for caregivers, Customizable reward system, Designed for ages 4-12

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| 6 month premium subscription | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| ThumbsUp full account - 1 year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for tracking daily behavior
- 👍 Friendly and intuitive UX
- 👍 Effective reward system with thumbs up/down
- 👍 Customizable goals and reasons
- 👍 Helpful for improving kids' behavior

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially when adding photos
- 🔋 App drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Issues with account syncing and multi-device access
- 🔒 Lack of child-specific profile and controls
- 🔒 Too many steps required to give thumbs up/down

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when adding child profiles
- Sync issues between devices
- Thumbs up/down disappearing or not registering properly
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow kids to track their own progress
- Add more customization options for goals and rewards
- Implement better reporting and analytics
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Simplify the process of giving thumbs up/down


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Potty free?

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

### Is Thumsters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Potty or Thumsters?

Thumsters is rated higher. Perfect Potty averages 3.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Thumsters averages 4.7 from 874 ratings.

### Do Perfect Potty or Thumsters have ads?

Neither Perfect Potty nor Thumsters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Potty or Thumsters?

Perfect Potty ships an update every 3 months, and Thumsters fortnightly. Most recently, Perfect Potty was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thumsters on October 26, 2026.

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