# ThingsBook vs KinJoin

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThingsBook | KinJoin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingsbook/id6745533235/reviews) | **[4.9 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinjoin/id6751610070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naver U.Hub Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812794864) | [Bob Christianson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836049313) |

## What reviewers say

### ThingsBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingsbook/id6745533235)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### KinJoin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinjoin/id6751610070)

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.

**Highlights:** Daily prompts for private groups, Quick text or photo replies, Shared streaks for engagement, Private, ad-free space, No algorithms or pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KinJoin Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| KinJoin Plus (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Streak Freeze | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Prompt | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Streak Freezes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restore Streak | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Custom Prompts | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThingsBook free?

ThingsBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KinJoin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThingsBook or KinJoin?

KinJoin is rated higher. ThingsBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while KinJoin averages 4.9 from 64 ratings.

### Do ThingsBook or KinJoin have ads?

KinJoin shows ads; ThingsBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThingsBook or KinJoin?

ThingsBook ships an update fortnightly, and KinJoin every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThingsBook was updated on November 6, 2026 and KinJoin 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.*