# Fast Idea Book vs Ember

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Idea Book at none against Ember's 1. Ember's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fast Idea Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fast Idea Book against 5.0 for Ember. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Idea Book | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-idea-book/id6749139776/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bahattin Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677311418) | [Embercore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867647032) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Idea Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-idea-book/id6749139776)

Quickly capture fleeting thoughts via text, voice, or photo with a single tap. Access your ideas through widgets, the Share Sheet, or Siri. Organize and review them later, with advanced features unlocked via subscription.

**Highlights:** One-tap text, voice, and photo capture, Home Screen capture widget, Share Sheet integration, On-device voice transcription, Tags and quick review, Siri integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126)

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a unique visual ritual. Instead of a standard countdown, it uses animated themes that evolve as you focus, providing a calming anchor to prevent distractions. It tracks your progress and offers a minimalist interface designed for deep work.

**Highlights:** Living Visuals with animated themes, Intentional 'Press to Ignite' start, Zen Mode with auto-hiding interface, Calendar heatmap for focus tracking, Unlockable exclusive visual themes, OLED optimized dark aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Idea Book free?

Fast Idea Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ember free?

Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Idea Book or Ember?

Fast Idea Book and Ember are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Fast Idea Book or Ember have ads?

Neither Fast Idea Book nor Ember shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*