Nine Ideas vs Thinking Hats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Nine Ideas
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Train your creativity in small, daily steps. Choose a topic β and write down nine ideas. Challenging, but doable. A daily routine that gets easier over time β and builds real creative strength. Whether itβs for journaling, brainstorming, or daily inspiration β Nine Ideas gets your thoughts moving. Youβll explore new angles, train your idea flow, and strengthen your creative mindset. No pressure. Itβs not about being perfect. Itβs about thinking differently, experimenting, and showing up every day. βββββββββ How it works: β Pick a topic β or get one at random β Write nine ideas, thoughts or questions β Train your thinking in a clear, simple format β Revisit topics, save favorites, explore new angles βββββββββ Why nine ideas? Because nine is just outside your comfort zone. Enough to stretch your mind β but still doable. Thatβs what makes it work. βββββββββ In a world of AI and automation, your ability to think creatively matters more than ever. Your questions, your ideas, your way of thinking β they make the difference. Nine Ideas helps you create a habit of thinking clearly, creatively, and consistently. Offline. Without pressure. One small step at a time. βββββββββ Who is it for? β You want to think more clearly, work more creatively, or reflect regularly? β Youβre looking for daily prompts to spark new ideas in your work, studies, or personal life? β You use journaling, develop personal projects, or create content? β Youβre navigating change and want to build a habit of creative reflection? β Do you prefer structured thinking, think in connections, and want to strengthen your creativity β in your own way? Nine Ideas helps you stay consistent β with structure, inspiration, and a format that activates your mind. βββββββββ What youβll gain: β More mental clarity and focus β New ideas and creative breakthroughs β Confidence in your own process β A simple habit to strengthen your creativity β A space to think β your way And if you donβt reach nine? Thatβs okay. Some days youβll have nine. Some days, just a few. What matters is: you showed up. βββββββββ Your ideas stay on your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Just you and your mind. βββββββββ Start your daily challenge today. Creativity isnβt a talent. Itβs a habit.
Thinking Hats
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Thinking Hats is your ultimate productivity and creativity app. Whether youβre brainstorming, making decisions, or organizing life, this app offers the tools you need. β’ 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. β’ Start Timed Sessions: Boost productivity with customizable timed sessions. Allocate time for each group and track progress seamlessly. β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ 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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thinking Hats at 12.0 against Nine Ideas's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Nine Ideas | Thinking Hats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marina Bohlem | Ivan Gonzalez |
In-app purchases
Nine Ideas
No in-app purchases
Thinking Hats
No in-app purchases
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