Comparison

Gnista vs Sparky

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

Head to head
About

Gnista

Features
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Capture problems before they slip away. Gnista is a simple tool for writing down and organizing problems or ideas you want to work on later. β€’ Add problems or ideas quickly β€’ Group them to keep things organized β€’ Refine your thinking as you revisit them That’s it. No clutter, no distractions β€” just a focused space to think better over time.

About

Sparky

Features
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Great ideas deserve more than a fleeting thought. Sparky helps you capture, organize, and develop your ideas so nothing gets lost. KEY FEATURES - Instant Capture: Jot down an idea in seconds with just a title. Add details later when you're ready. - 4-Stage Workflow: Move ideas through Inbox, Exploring, Planned, and Archived stages to track their progress from spark to action. - Smart Tags: Organize ideas with custom tags and filter instantly to find exactly what you need. - Rich Details: Add summaries, detailed notes, and tags to flesh out every idea. - Quick Actions: Swipe to favorite, archive, or delete ideas without breaking your flow. - Powerful Search: Find any idea instantly with full-text search and flexible sorting options. - Beautiful Design: A modern glass morphism interface designed for iOS 26 that makes managing ideas a pleasure. Whether you're an entrepreneur brainstorming your next venture, a creative professional collecting inspiration, or anyone who wants to turn fleeting thoughts into actionable plans β€” Sparky is your personal idea companion. Download Sparky and never let a great idea slip away.

Screenshots

Gnista4 screens
Sparky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gnista at none against Sparky's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Gnista versus Sparky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGnistaSparky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor GustafssonYongJae Kim

In-app purchases

None

Gnista

No in-app purchases

None

Sparky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gnista free?
Gnista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sparky free?
Sparky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gnista or Sparky have ads?
Sparky shows ads; Gnista does not.

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