Bother Bin vs Mark Things
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bother Bin
This app helps you manage overthinking by breaking down anxieties into small, actionable steps. Track your progress on a timeline to build confidence and momentum. It offers a private, device-stored space for clearing your mind.
- Offload anxious thoughts instantly
- Turn thoughts into actionable steps
- Track progress with an automatic timeline
- Focus with simple filters
- Sort progress forward or backward
- 100% private, device-stored data
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Overthinking at 2am? Write it down, put it down, and let it go. Bother Bin is a quiet place to set down whatever is circling in your head, then log the small steps as they happen, at your own pace. Nothing nags. Nothing expires. Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking, no ads. Export a full backup anytime. When overthinking hits, Bother Bin helps you clear your mind instantly. Turn anxiety into action by defining the smallest next step. A built-in timeline tracks your progress, helping you build real momentum and confidence. Stay focused with smart filters and flexible sorting to see how far you’ve come. Fully private, with zero tracking and all data stored on your device. 【 Who It’s For 】 * Overthinkers who want to become "doers." * Minimalists seeking a pure, quiet space. * Life-long learners tracking their evolution. * High achievers battling the inner critic. * Driven students and professionals. 【 Struggles We Solve 】 * Mental Clutter * Analysis Paralysis * The "Not Enough" Trap * Endless Overthinking * Imposter Syndrome * The Stalling Habit * Procrastination 【 Core Features 】 • Offload anxious thoughts or ideas instantly • Turn thoughts into small, actionable steps • Track progress with an automatic timeline • Stay focused with simple filters • Sort your progress forward or backward • 100% private, stored on your device • Tag topics and filter by tag (Pro) • On Hold, for things you're setting aside for now • Pin what matters to the top • Export a full backup anytime 【 Free & Pro 】 The free version holds up to 7 topics, with progress logs, filters, pinning and backups included. Buy Pro once for unlimited topics, tags, and future features. No subscription, no ads, no tracking. If you bought Bother Bin before, you already have Pro. 【 User Reviews 】 "I can't live without it!“ ”Writing my worries down and watching them get solved one by one has given me so much hope." "I log my experiment results here. It makes me feel like I'm still moving forward, even when an experiment fails." "The most intuitive tool I’ve used. It looks simple but fits so many scenarios. My life finally feels organized." "My go-to app for those late nights when I can’t stop thinking." No path is ever wasted. Every entry marks a new chapter of progress. Bother Bin turns anxiety into trackable steps, so you can build real confidence.
Mark Things
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Mark Things is the all-in-one tally counter for everything in your life. Track anything. Count anything. Understand everything. Whether you're counting coffee cups, tracking habits, logging workouts, or recording daily events, Mark Things turns simple tallies into powerful insights. ■ Count Anything Use Mark Things as a universal counter: • Coffee cups • Water intake • Workouts • Mood logs • Reading sessions • Expenses • Daily habits • Custom life events If it happens — you can mark it. ■ More Than a Counter Unlike simple tally apps, Mark Things combines: • Tally counter • Notes for every entry • Todo tracking • Monthly calendar view • Smart statistics • Visual insights Everything stays organized in one clean place. ■ See Your Patterns Numbers become meaningful with: • Daily / Weekly / Monthly statistics • Trend charts • Frequency insights • Long-term patterns • Visual progress tracking Stop guessing. Start understanding. ■ Monthly View Get a bird’s-eye view of your life. Quickly see when you logged events, completed tasks, or hit milestones. ■ Built for Clarity • Minimal and clean design • Fast one-tap counting • Custom categories • Flexible tracking • Designed for real daily use Mark Things helps you become more aware, more intentional, and more in control of your habits and daily life. Start marking today. Privacy policy: https://markthings.lovehealth.space/privacy Terms of service: https://markthings.lovehealth.space/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Bother Bin at 3 against Mark Things's 1. Bother Bin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Bother Bin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mark Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bother Bin ships an update every 11 days, Mark Things fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bother Bin | Mark Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 22F | 名 陈 |
In-app purchases
Bother Bin
- Bother Bin Pro$3.99
Mark Things
- One-time Purchase$1.99






