Comparison

MonkMode vs Thinking Hats

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

Head to head
About

MonkMode

This app offers a distraction-free environment for focused work, mindful breathing, and meditation. It helps users cultivate deeper concentration and inner peace through structured sessions, customizable soundscapes, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Structured focus sessions
  • Mindful breathing exercises
  • Guided meditation sessions
  • Customizable ambient sounds
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Offline functionality
  • Minimalist design
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MonkMode helps you cultivate mindful productivity through three essential practices: focused work, intentional breathing, and meditation. Inspired by minimalist principles and ancient wisdom, MonkMode offers a distraction-free environment for developing deeper concentration and inner peace. KEY FEATURES: Deep Work • Structured focus sessions (25, 45, or 90 minutes) • Mindful break intervals • Session intention setting • Ambient sound generation with customizable atmospheres • Choose between melodic sounds or binaural beats • Progress tracking and statistics Mindful Breathing • Two breathing patterns: Relaxed (4-7-8) and Focused (4-4-4) • Customizable session lengths • Gentle haptic guidance • Visual breathing animation • Ambient sound accompaniment • Progress tracking Meditation • Flexible session durations (5-20 minutes) • Choice between melodic or binaural sound environments • Gentle attention reminders • Mindful session transitions • Progress tracking and insights THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED: • Minimalist Design: Clean, distraction-free interface that helps you stay focused on your practice • Offline First: All features work without internet connection • Privacy Focused: No account required, all data stays on your device • Mindful Sounds: Procedurally generated ambient sounds and binaural beats • Haptic Feedback: Gentle haptic guidance for breathing and meditation • Statistics: Track your progress and build consistent habits DEEP WORK FEATURES: • Set clear intentions for each work session • Choose from different session lengths to match your energy • Customizable sound environments to enhance focus • Structured breaks to maintain sustainable productivity • Track completion rates and build streaks BREATHING FEATURES: • Relaxed breathing (4-7-8) for stress reduction • Focused breathing (4-4-4) for enhanced concentration • Visual and haptic guidance • Customizable cycle counts • Progress tracking MEDITATION FEATURES: • Flexible session lengths for different schedules • Choice of sound environments • Gentle attention bells • Session statistics • Streak tracking MINDFUL SOUND GENERATION: • Choose between melodic and binaural sound environments • Customizable sound parameters: - Nature sounds intensity - Reverb amount • Procedurally generated PRIVACY AND PEACE OF MIND: • No account required • Works completely offline • No analytics or tracking • All data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync for your settings MonkMode is designed for: • Knowledge workers seeking deeper focus • Meditation practitioners of all levels • Anyone looking to reduce stress through breathing • Students needing structured study sessions • Professionals wanting to enhance productivity mindfully • Anyone seeking to cultivate mindful daily rituals Start your journey to mindful productivity today. Let MonkMode guide you toward deeper focus, clearer mind, and greater peace in your daily work and practice. Note: MonkMode is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The app should be used in conjunction with proper medical care when needed. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new meditation or breathing practice.

About

Thinking Hats

Features
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Thinking Hats is your ultimate productivity and creativity app. Whether you’re brainstorming, making decisions, or organizing life, this app offers the tools you need. • Organize with Hats and Groups: Create color-coded hats and group them to structure your thoughts. Rearrange hats within groups or groups within the app effortlessly. • Start Timed Sessions: Boost productivity with customizable timed sessions. Allocate time for each group and track progress seamlessly. • Explore the Library: Access a rich library with over 200 frameworks, covering areas like creativity, decision-making, business, and life. Find inspiration and structure your thinking. • Custom Weights for Life Areas: Think about key areas of your life, such as business, hobbies, family, or relationships, and set custom priorities to match your goals. • Think with Frameworks: Use proven mental models to explore problems, feelings, optimism, and more. Start sessions that guide your thinking process step by step. Join over 10,000 happy users who have transformed their thinking with Thinking Hats. Dive into a world of ideas, frameworks, and structure!

Screenshots

MonkMode4 screens
Thinking Hats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thinking Hats at 12.0 against MonkMode's 17.0. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MonkMode versus Thinking Hats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkModeThinking Hats
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedia Toss UGIvan Gonzalez

In-app purchases

None

MonkMode

No in-app purchases

None

Thinking Hats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MonkMode free?
MonkMode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinking Hats free?
Thinking Hats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MonkMode or Thinking Hats have ads?
Neither MonkMode nor Thinking Hats shows ads.

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