ThingsBook vs KinJoin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThingsBook
This platform encourages long-form writing and organized collection of life's moments. It provides a personal space to document thoughts, memories, and interests, creating a lasting archive of your experiences.
- Long-form writing without character limits
- Organized collections for various life aspects
- Create a lasting personal archive
- Flexible sharing options (public, friends, private)
- Prompts and search for easy documentation
- Designed for everyday life moments
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Your life deserves more than disappearing posts and scattered notes. ThingsBook is a new kind of personal platform built for people who love to write, reflect, and collect the moments that make up their lives. It’s where long-form storytelling meets beautiful organization, giving you a space to capture what you did, how you felt, and what you care about in lasting detail. Whether you are journaling about your day, writing thoughtful reflections, or collecting the books you love, the meals you cooked, the trips you took, or the ideas that moved you, ThingsBook helps you turn everyday life into something meaningful and permanent. Write freely At its core, ThingsBook is about writing. Real writing. Long-form, text-centric storytelling that lets you express yourself without character limits or performance pressure. Capture your thoughts, routines, memories, and observations in a way that feels natural, personal, and deeply yours. Collect what matters Organize everything you write into beautiful, structured collections. Your books, travels, meals, fashion finds, hobbies, goals, and ideas all live together in one place. Think of it as your personal digital shelf, always there when you want to revisit your life. Build your archive ThingsBook is not about fleeting trends or posts that disappear. Your writing and collections become a lasting personal archive, a living record of who you are and what you love. Over time, your ThingsBook becomes your story. Share on your terms Share publicly, with friends, or keep things private. Post whenever inspiration hits. Take breaks whenever you need. Your space never goes stale, and there is no pressure to perform. Designed for everyday life You do not need special skills, perfect photos, or big moments. ThingsBook is built for real life. Write about your morning coffee, the song you cannot stop playing, the trip that changed you, the book that stayed with you, the place that always feels like home. Smart tools that support your writing Helpful prompts, thoughtful organization, search, and location features make it easier to document your life as it happens, without turning your thoughts into work. Your corner of the internet ThingsBook is where your interests, ideas, and experiences come together. Not a feed to chase. A space to build. Write your life. Collect your world. Remember what matters.
KinJoin
This app fosters daily connection within private groups by sharing simple prompts and quick responses. It offers a low-pressure way for families and friends to stay in touch through everyday moments, without the distractions of social media.
- Daily prompts for private groups
- Quick text or photo replies
- Shared streaks for engagement
- Private, ad-free space
- No algorithms or pressure
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Life gets busy, kids move away, families scatter across time zones, small groups stop meeting, and somehow the little everyday moments that used to make you feel close just... stop happening. KinJoin brings them back. Every day, your private group gets one simple prompt - something light, funny, or thoughtful. Everyone answers in seconds with a quick text or photo. Then you get to see each other's responses and catch a little glimpse of what life looks like for everyone else. It's not a group chat. It's not social media. It's a small daily habit that helps your people stay connected- without pressure, algorithms, or anyone feeling like they're being chased for a response. How KinJoin works: One daily prompt for your private group Quick replies with text or photos Shared streaks that make showing up feel fun A private, ad-free space for the people who matter most No algorithms, endless feeds, or pressure KinJoin is designed for families living apart, parents with college-age or grown kids, grandparents who want to stay part of everyday life, siblings in different states, long-distance friend groups, and anyone who wants an easier way to stay genuinely connected. Some prompts are funny. Some are thoughtful. Some give you a small glimpse into what everyone's day actually looks like. Over time, those little responses become something you look forward to- and a habit that keeps your group part of each other's everyday lives. Terms of Use: https://getkinjoin.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getkinjoin.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThingsBook at none against KinJoin's 7. ThingsBook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 64). KinJoin's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (95% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. KinJoin sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ThingsBook asks for nothing beyond the download.
KinJoin holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThingsBook has 1.9K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of ThingsBook's written reviews are positive against 95% of KinJoin's.
ThingsBook ships an update fortnightly, KinJoin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThingsBook | KinJoin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) | 4.9 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | 94.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 64 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Naver U.Hub Inc. | Bob Christianson |
Customer experience
ThingsBook
KinJoin
In-app purchases
ThingsBook
No in-app purchases
KinJoin
- KinJoin Plus$4.991 Month
- KinJoin Plus (Yearly)$39.991 Year
- Streak Freeze$0.99
- Custom Prompt$0.99
- 3 Streak Freezes$1.99
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- Restore Streak$1.99
- 3 Custom Prompts$1.99








