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HashMemo | Learn as You Think vs Positive Mind

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

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About

HashMemo | Learn as You Think

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Learn. Think. Put it into your own words. HashMemo is a learning app designed to help you gain knowledge and wisdom for life, while strengthening your ability to think for yourself. Explore a wide range of topics, including great books, history, economics, science, languages, work, and relationships. Each activity invites you to pause, reflect, and put your thoughts into your own words. ■ Here’s how HashMemo works Read a short insight. Reflect on one question. Write down what you think in your own words. There is no single right answer. Even a few lines, or just one, is enough. ■ Make knowledge your own Knowledge does not truly become your own simply because you have learned it. Why is it the way it is? What do you think about it? How does it connect to your life or work? By repeating this process, knowledge gradually becomes part of the way you think, decide, and act. ■ What you can do with HashMemo ・Read short insights ・Reflect on thoughtful questions ・Write your thoughts in your own words ・Get hints from Hassy when you need them ・Check your answer score ・Look back on your past answers ・Bookmark activities you want to revisit ・Find related activities through skill tags ・Try activities in Japanese, English, Spanish, and Korean ■ Start with English HashMemo includes English Studio, where you can build from basics such as the verb “be” and the simple present. Each level includes 10 activities. You learn a pattern through a short explanation, answer a question, and create English sentences in your own words. You can start with English and, as you continue, discover other topics such as work, relationships, economics, and history. ■ Your words belong to you The answers and notes you write in HashMemo are not visible to other users unless you choose to share them. You do not have to write for anyone else. Think freely, for yourself, and record your thoughts in your own words. HashMemo is designed to give you space for uncertainty, unfinished thoughts, and ideas that are still taking shape. ■ Think for yourself—with AI In the age of AI, finding information and getting answers is becoming easier than ever. That makes the ability to think and make your own judgments more important than ever. HashMemo’s AI companions, including Hassy, are not here to decide what your answer should be. They help you organize your thoughts, consider different perspectives, and think more deeply. HashMemo is not about letting AI think for you. It is about thinking for yourself with AI. ■ Recommended for people who want to: ・Build a habit of thinking for themselves ・Turn knowledge into their own words ・Reflect on life, work, and relationships ・Explore great books, history, economics, and science ・Learn English from the basics ・Strengthen thinking skills for the age of AI ・Keep learning in a simple, sustainable way ■ I am the CEO of my own life. Life is full of choices with no single right answer. What will I learn? What kind of work will I do? Who will I spend time with? What will I value most in life? In the end, these choices are yours to make. HashMemo helps you gain knowledge and wisdom for life, think for yourself, and build the habit of making your own choices. You can browse activities for free without registration. Start by choosing a topic that interests you and engaging with one question.

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Positive Mind

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Feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Let's write them down and clear your mind. ABCDE Theory Note is a self-care journaling app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles designed to help you organize your thoughts and alleviate stress. When you fail or face something unpleasant, do you automatically think, "I'm useless" or "It's all over"? In reality, what troubles you isn't the event itself, but rather your Belief (how you interpret it). Using the ABCDE model proposed by psychologist Albert Ellis, this app helps you recognize your thinking habits (cognitive distortions) and lighten your mental load. ■ Why does it work? 5 Simple Steps No specialized knowledge is required. Just follow the app's guide step-by-step: A (Activating Event): Log the objective facts of what happened. B (Belief): Record your interpretation or thoughts at that moment. C (Consequence): Reflect on the emotions and behaviors resulting from that belief. D (Disputation): Objectively challenge your thoughts. ask yourself, "Is there another way to see this?" or "Is this really true?" E (Effect): Find a new, effective belief—a realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. ■ App Features Understand Thinking Traps: Learn about common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking," "Overgeneralization," and "Should Statements." Step-by-Step Guidance: Feeling lost? Helpful hints and examples are available for every step. Messages from Your Past Self: On the home screen, your past "E (Effective New Belief)" entries are displayed randomly. Your past self encourages your present self. Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Simple & Calming Design: A user-friendly interface with soothing colors and a cute bunny character to guide you. Perfect for daily use. ■ Recommended For People who easily get down over small things. Those dealing with work or relationship stress. Anyone prone to negative thinking spirals. People interested in CBT but find it intimidating. Those who want to verbalize feelings to clear their head. Change your Beliefs, and change your Consequences. Start your journey to a lighter, freer mind with ABCDE Theory Note today.

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HashMemo | Learn as You Think4 screens
Positive Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HashMemo | Learn as You Think at none against Positive Mind's shown. Positive Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HashMemo | Learn as You Think versus Positive Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashMemo | Learn as You ThinkPositive Mind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHASHMEMO, K.K.Tomoaki Okubo

In-app purchases

None

HashMemo | Learn as You Think

No in-app purchases

None

Positive Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HashMemo | Learn as You Think free?
HashMemo | Learn as You Think is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Positive Mind free?
Positive Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HashMemo | Learn as You Think or Positive Mind have ads?
Positive Mind shows ads; HashMemo | Learn as You Think does not.

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