# Decaff vs Conviction

The clearest difference is rating: Conviction at 5.0 against Decaff's 3.0. Conviction also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Decaff's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decaff sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Conviction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Conviction holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Decaff ships an update every 2 months, Conviction weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decaff | Conviction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decaff-caffeine-tracker/id6739958581/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conviction-thought-record/id6758258550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 330 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Irakli Grigolia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583083592) | [Phillip Paul](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871795767) |

## What reviewers say

### Decaff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decaff-caffeine-tracker/id6739958581)

Monitor your daily caffeine consumption from various beverages like coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Log your intake, set limits, and visualize trends to understand caffeine's impact on your sleep and energy levels. Build healthier habits and maintain control over your caffeine intake.

**Highlights:** Track caffeine intake from various beverages, Log beverages and set daily limits, Visualize daily and weekly trends, Understand caffeine's impact on sleep, Build healthier habits, Monitor energy and focus levels

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Support Decaff | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Decaff | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Decaff | $4.99 | one-time |


### Conviction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conviction-thought-record/id6758258550)

This app provides a private, encrypted journal for processing difficult emotions and identifying patterns. It offers guided prompts, mood analytics, and self-guided tools to help users navigate overwhelming feelings and gain insight into their emotional cycles.

**Highlights:** Encrypted private journal, Voice transcription for entries, Guided shadow work prompts, Emotional pattern analytics, CBT thought reframe tool, Somatic grounding exercises, Trigger mapping and analysis

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conviction Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decaff free?

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

### Is Conviction free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Decaff or Conviction?

Conviction is rated higher. Decaff averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Conviction averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Decaff or Conviction have ads?

Neither Decaff nor Conviction shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decaff or Conviction?

Decaff ships an update every 2 months, and Conviction weekly. Most recently, Decaff was updated on October 30, 2026 and Conviction on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*