MindExplore vs RiceList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindExplore
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MindExplore—Your Pathway to Purposeful Success Clarify Your True Priorities: Use proven decision-making frameworks like Ikigai, the Eisenhower Matrix, and the Pareto Principle to pinpoint and pursue what genuinely matters. AI-Powered Self-Improvement Tools: Explore S.W.O.T., the Wheel of Life, creativity boosters like SCAMPER and Idea Trees, memory-enhancing techniques (e.g., Memory Palace), and more. Boost Personal & Professional Impact: Focus on the tasks that yield the greatest returns, leveraging time-tested methods for optimal growth and productivity. Enhance Problem-Solving & Communication: Break down challenges using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Six Thinking Hats, while honing your communication skills with tools like Active Listening and Empathy Mapping. Stay Organized & Motivated: Implement strategies like the Pomodoro Technique and storytelling methods to maintain momentum and achieve consistent progress. Start making smarter choices with MindExplore—discover your priorities, harness AI-driven insights, and take charge of your self-improvement journey. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
RiceList
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Most to-do lists treat every task the same. RiceList doesn't. RiceList automatically scores and ranks your tasks so you always know exactly what to work on next — no second-guessing, no decision fatigue. HOW IT WORKS Add a task in seconds. Set urgency and a deadline. RiceList calculates a priority score and ranks your list automatically. The most important task is always at the top. Want more accuracy? Tap "Refine my priority score" to dial in who the task affects, how much it matters, how confident you are, and how long it will take. The score updates in real time. WHAT YOU GET · A ranked task list that tells you what matters most · A daily focus screen showing your top priority · Priority tiers: Top Priority, High, Medium, Low and Backlog · Task status tracking: Not Started, In Progress, On Hold · Deadlines with overdue alerts · Completed task history · Light and dark mode · Search across all your tasks Built for everyday people — not just project managers. No jargon, no complexity. Just a smarter list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RiceList at none against MindExplore's 1. MindExplore's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. MindExplore sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. RiceList asks for nothing beyond the download.
MindExplore ships an update every 5 weeks, RiceList every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindExplore | RiceList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ming Hei Tsui | george ife-alabi |
In-app purchases
MindExplore
- 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
RiceList
No in-app purchases









