Comparison

Jokely vs ThoughtsLeft

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

Head to head
About

Jokely

This app helps comedians write, organize, and perform jokes. It offers tools for capturing material, structuring sets, and practicing on stage with performance tracking and post-show analysis.

Highlights
  • Joke and set writing
  • Stage mode for distraction-free performance
  • Automatic performance recording
  • Post-show reflection and analytics
  • Performance history tracking
  • Material evolution measurement
Features
Read full description

Write. Organize. Perform. Improve. Jokely is an all-in-one stand-up comedy app built for comedians who want to write better jokes and perform with confidence. Capture new material, organize your sets, and take Jokely with you on stage. Everything a stand-up comedian needs — from writing to the stage. Features: Joke & Set Writing Write jokes anytime and organize your material by sets and shows. Stage Mode: Perform & Record Perform on stage with a clean, distraction-free view. Track your time, navigate your set, and record your performance automatically. Post-Show Reflection & Analytics Review your sets, analyze audience reactions, and refine your jokes after every show. Performance Tracking Keep a history of performances, track progress, and measure how your material evolves over time. Perfect for aspiring and professional stand-up comedians, Jokely helps you write smarter, perform better, and grow on stage — one set at a time.

About

ThoughtsLeft

Capture your fleeting thoughts, ideas, and worries quickly through typing or voice. Organize them into tasks or notes, or simply let them go. Gain insights into your thinking patterns and maintain mental clarity.

Highlights
  • Instant thought capture (type or voice)
  • Organize thoughts with swipe gestures
  • Spoken Thought for hands-free capture
  • Time-based task manager
  • Notes repository
  • Activity insights
  • Optional Pro upgrade for advanced features
Features
Read full description

Thoughts Left is a brain dump app for people who think too much: late-night spirals, half-finished ideas, things you keep checking, things you're scared to forget. Get them all out fast, before the mental clutter takes over. Capture however it comes to you. Type it, speak it as a Spoken Thought, or snap it. No structure required, no "right way" to do it. Then decide on your own time. Turn thoughts into a task or a note, or simply let them go with one swipe, because not every thought needs to become something. NEW IN 2.0: SNAP DUMP Did you lock the door? Turn off the stove? Where did you park? Snap a photo once and stop wondering. Snaps clear themselves after 24 hours and never leave your phone. KEY FEATURES: • Instant capture for ideas, worries, and reminders • Snap Dump: photo capture that clears itself in 24 hours • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick capture • Long-press the app icon to jump straight to Snap Dump or a new thought • Capture from anywhere with the Action Button or Siri • Spoken Thought for hands-free, voice-based capture • Swipe gestures to turn thoughts into tasks or notes • Just let go mode: hide Tasks and Notes for a simpler app • Batch processing sessions for inbox zero • Time-based task manager (Today, Tomorrow, This Week, Someday) • Notes for everything you want to keep • Activity insights into your thinking patterns • App Lock with Face ID or Touch ID • Dark and light themes • Private by design: no account, and your thoughts and snaps stay on your device (optional iCloud sync) • Export all your thoughts or delete them anytime OPTIONAL PRO UPGRADE Thoughts Left works fully without upgrading. For deeper reflection, focus, and mental clarity, an optional PRO upgrade is available. Keep Snaps Longer • Keep a snap for 3, 7 or 30 days, or forever Thought Timeline & History • View your complete thought history • See how thoughts become tasks, notes, or released items • Reflect on your thinking patterns over time Pattern Insights • Discover when your mind is loudest • Understand your overthinking habits Custom Scheduling • Set exact dates and times for tasks and get notified • Plan with more clarity and precision iCloud Sync • Keep your thoughts backed up and synced with iCloud • Your thoughts stay private, sync is always optional Apple Calendar Sync • Automatically sync your Thoughts Left tasks to your Apple Calendar • View your to-dos right alongside your daily events Premium Themes • Unlock 5 calming, nature-inspired themes • Personalise your space for reflection and focus Available as a one-time purchase or an annual subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jokely4 screens
ThoughtsLeft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jokely at 5.0 against ThoughtsLeft's 3.0. Jokely also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). ThoughtsLeft's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. ThoughtsLeft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Jokely asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jokely ships an update every 3 weeks, ThoughtsLeft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jokely versus ThoughtsLeft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJokelyThoughtsLeft
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail AizinovJayasrinivasan Varadharajan

Customer experience

Jokely

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ThoughtsLeft

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jokely

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ThoughtsLeft

Subscriptions1
  • Thoughts Left PRO7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Thoughts Left Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Jokely free?
Jokely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThoughtsLeft free?
ThoughtsLeft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jokely or ThoughtsLeft?
Jokely is rated higher. Jokely averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ThoughtsLeft averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jokely or ThoughtsLeft have ads?
Jokely shows ads; ThoughtsLeft does not.
Which is updated more often, Jokely or ThoughtsLeft?
Jokely ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThoughtsLeft every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jokely was updated on October 30, 2026 and ThoughtsLeft on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons