Comparison

Lost in Thought vs Insightable

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

Insightable

Features
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Most meditation apps give everyone the same content. Insightable is different. Take a short psychological assessment and get meditations matched to how you actually think, feel, and experience the world. Every meditation is designed using evidence-based psychology – not generic wellness advice. How it works: Answer a free, validated psychological assessment on Insightable Mind. Get meditations chosen specifically for your results. Come back whenever you need them. What makes it different: The meditations are matched to your psychological profile – the same kind of assessment tools used by psychologists and researchers worldwide. Who it's for: People who are curious about themselves. People who've tried meditation before and it didn't quite fit. People who want something that actually reflects who they are.

Screenshots

Lost in Thought4 screens
Insightable3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Insightable at none against Lost in Thought's 2. Insightable also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Lost in Thought's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Insightable asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Insightable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost in Thought has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost in Thought ships an update every 3 weeks, Insightable weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lost in Thought versus Insightable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost in ThoughtInsightable
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack MahoneyNovoPsych Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lost in Thought

Subscriptions2
  • Lost in Thought Premium$4.991 Month
  • Lost in Thought Premium$44.991 Year
None

Insightable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lost in Thought free?
Lost in Thought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Insightable free?
Insightable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lost in Thought or Insightable?
Lost in Thought and Insightable are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lost in Thought or Insightable have ads?
Neither Lost in Thought nor Insightable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost in Thought or Insightable?
Lost in Thought ships an update every 3 weeks, and Insightable weekly. Most recently, Lost in Thought was updated on October 24, 2026 and Insightable on October 31, 2026.

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