Comparison

Lost in Thought vs AurePsi

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

Head to head
About

Lost in Thought

This app provides a digital space for journaling and thought recording, offering custom prompts, mood tracking, and weekly summaries. It's an accessible alternative to physical journals for daily reflection and life tracking.

Highlights
  • Custom writing prompts
  • Advanced insights and summaries
  • Mood tracking
  • Historical journal access
  • No ads
Features
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Lost in Thought isn't just a journaling app. It's a place where your thoughts become your greatest clarity. Whether you're untangling a hard week, chasing a dream, or simply trying to remember who you are, Lost in Thought is where it all lands. Version 3.0 is our biggest update yet: a beautiful new onboarding experience, and a journal that remembers! Gently connecting today's writing to moments from your past. WRITE WITHOUT LIMITS Blank pages can be intimidating. Lost in Thought meets you where you are with mood-aware prompts, voice input, and a calm interface built so the words just flow. Speak your thoughts, type them out, or mix both. A JOURNAL THAT REMEMBERS When you reflect on what you've written, Lost in Thought can surface threads from your past. Related entries, meaningful moments, and brighter days you've already lived. Your story doesn't start over every morning. It continues. YOUR JOURNAL, ACTUALLY ORGANIZED Flip back through days and months in seconds. Timeline views, smart organization, and powerful search mean your memories aren't lost, they're waiting to be rediscovered. Text, audio, photo, and gratitude entries all in one place. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR The best tools get out of your way. Lost in Thought is a distraction-free writing experience, so the only thing in front of you is the page. DEEPLY PERSONAL. COMPLETELY PRIVATE. Your journal is yours. Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection. No ads. No data selling. What you write stays private. INSIGHTS THAT REFLECT YOU BACK Track moods over time, notice patterns, and watch your growth unfold. Gently, beautifully, without judgment. Weekly and monthly summaries help you see the bigger picture of your inner life. Start where you are. Write what matters. Let Lost in Thought help you see yourself more clearly.

About

AurePsi

This app facilitates daily self-reflection with simple check-ins, freeform journaling, and AI-driven emotional insights. Its calm, minimalist design helps users naturally understand their inner world and track mood patterns over time.

Highlights
  • Daily check-ins
  • Freeform journaling
  • Journaling prompts
  • Emotional weather tracking
  • AI-powered insights
  • Private friend pods
  • Mood tracking
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Your day is made up of more than one feeling. AurePsi makes it easier to check in with yourself, capture meaningful experiences, and better understand how you feel over time. Whether you're working through a difficult moment, celebrating something positive, or simply reflecting on your day, AurePsi helps you pay attention to what you're experiencing and recognize what matters. KEY FEATURES • Emotional Check-Ins Choose how you're feeling, rate the intensity of your emotions, and add context to the moments that shape your day. • Capture Everyday Experiences Record meaningful moments as they happen, giving you a more complete picture of your day beyond a single mood or feeling. • Emotional History Revisit past check-ins and experiences to see how your emotions have changed over time. • Reflection Insights Explore recurring themes and patterns across your check-ins to better understand your experiences and what might be influencing them. • Progress & Milestones Keep track of your check-ins and recognize your consistency with simple progress markers. MORE THAN A MOOD TRACKER One difficult moment can overshadow an otherwise good day. A stressful week can make it easy to forget the moments that went well. And when we rely on memory alone, we don't always see the full picture. AurePsi helps you look back at what you've actually experienced, recognize changes you might otherwise miss, and develop a better understanding of yourself. Self-awareness doesn't have to mean spending hours reflecting or analyzing every emotion. Sometimes, it starts with a simple check-in. Take a moment. Check in. See the bigger picture. AurePsi — Daily Clarity. Real Growth.

Screenshots

Lost in Thought4 screens
AurePsi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: AurePsi at free against Lost in Thought's free with in-app purchases. AurePsi also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Lost in Thought's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Lost in Thought sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AurePsi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lost in Thought holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lost in Thought versus AurePsi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost in ThoughtAurePsi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB77 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJack MahoneyAure Psi Systems Inc.

Customer experience

Lost in Thought

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AurePsi

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lost in Thought

Subscriptions2
  • Lost in Thought Premium$4.991 Month
  • Lost in Thought Premium$44.991 Year
2 purchases

AurePsi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Lost in Thought free?
Lost in Thought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AurePsi free?
AurePsi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost in Thought or AurePsi?
Lost in Thought is rated higher. Lost in Thought averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AurePsi averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Lost in Thought or AurePsi have ads?
Neither Lost in Thought nor AurePsi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost in Thought or AurePsi?
Lost in Thought ships an update every 3 weeks, and AurePsi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lost in Thought was updated on November 5, 2026 and AurePsi on October 31, 2026.

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