Comparison

Lost in Thought vs Kinpath

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

Kinpath

Get research-backed parenting advice tailored to your family. This app provides guidance with cited sources, ensuring you can make informed decisions. Share your subscription with co-parents and access expert chat 24/7.

Highlights
  • Research-backed guidance
  • Cited sources for all advice
  • Family sharing of subscriptions
  • 24/7 expert chat
  • Ad-free experience
  • Data privacy
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Most parenting advice comes with no source, no context, and no way to know if it applies to your family. Kinpath is different. Every piece of guidance links directly to the research behind it. When something matters, you can go deeper, ask harder questions, and feel genuinely confident in your decisions. Know where the answer comes from. Kinpath cites its sources. Not because it has to, but because you should never have to wonder. Your family's story belongs to you. We don't sell your data, profile your habits, or show you ads. What happens in Kinpath stays in Kinpath, because your parenting journey isn't a product. Built for how families actually work. Parenting isn't a solo job. Share your subscription with a partner, co-parent, or the other caregivers who show up for your child - so everyone stays informed and no one's left out of the conversation. An answer at 2am is still an answer. Kinpath Chat is available around the clock with guidance grounded in real research, for every stage from conception through the preschool years.

Screenshots

Lost in Thought4 screens
Kinpath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kinpath at free against Lost in Thought's free with in-app purchases. Kinpath also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Kinpath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lost in Thought against 5.0 for Kinpath. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost in Thought ships an update fortnightly, Kinpath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lost in Thought versus Kinpath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost in ThoughtKinpath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack MahoneyKinpath Family, LLC

Customer experience

Lost in Thought

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

Kinpath

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 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
4 purchases

Kinpath

Subscriptions4
  • Kinpath Premium14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Kinpath Family14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Kinpath Premium14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Kinpath Family14 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Lost in Thought free?
Lost in Thought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kinpath free?
Kinpath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost in Thought or Kinpath?
Lost in Thought and Kinpath are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Lost in Thought or Kinpath have ads?
Neither Lost in Thought nor Kinpath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost in Thought or Kinpath?
Lost in Thought ships an update fortnightly, and Kinpath every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lost in Thought was updated on October 11, 2026 and Kinpath on September 19, 2026.

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