MindBack vs Doris
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MindBack
Capture fleeting thoughts, ideas, and content effortlessly through simple typing, speaking, or uploading. This app organizes your memories serendipitously and offers an AI assistant to retrieve and summarize your past entries.
- Flow state recording (text, voice, photo, file)
- Serendipitous organization and insights
- AI personal memory assistant
- Automatic content summarization
- Time-based activity heatmap
- Personal archive of images and links
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Where do you keep the fleeting moments, random ideas, and content that don't fit anywhere else? Welcome to MindBack. MindBack is designed for pure, pressure-free recording. There are no complex folders, no tags to manage, and no anxiety about organization. You simply record life as if you were messaging yourself, and leave the rest to us. We believe the best recording is effortless, and the best reflection is serendipitous. Key Features: · Flow State Recording Just type, speak, or upload. Whether it's a sudden inspiration, a voice note, a photo, or a file—capture it as easily as chatting. Let your recording return to its simplest form. · Await the Echoes No manual organizing required. MindBack quietly connects your scattered thoughts behind the scenes. It might weave your travel photos into a "Memory Movie" or turn saved links into a "Reading List." Expect unexpected insights and serendipitous moments. · Ask MindBack Anything Your personal AI memory assistant is always ready. Ask "What was that movie I wanted to watch last year?" or "Summarize this article for me." MindBack retrieves answers based on your exclusive history. · Instant Clarity Paste any article or web link directly into the chat. MindBack automatically generates a content summary, helping you grasp the essence of your "Read Later" list instantly. · Trace Your Journey All your records and AI echoes are automatically organized by time. View your life's rhythm through the activity heatmap and rediscover every image and link in your personal archive.
Doris
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iPhone 和 iPad 上的任务、清单与专注计时器,通过你自己的 iCloud 私有数据库在设备间同步。 ■ 今日 天气、置顶任务、按截止日期排列的日程,一屏看完今天要做什么。清单完成进度实时汇总。 ■ 笔记与清单 笔记和清单在同一个编辑器里,随手记、随手勾。支持置顶、长期、截止日期、归档与回收站。 ■ 专注计时器 任意一条任务或子任务都能开一个番茄钟。全屏倒计时圆环,15 / 25 / 45 分钟可选;退出全屏后,底部仍有一枚胶囊提示你正在专注什么、还剩多久。 ■ 事件 一个按时间排列的收件箱,汇总你 Mac 上的开发工具发来的任务完成通知。这些记录由 macOS 端产生,经你自己的 iCloud 同步到手机;iOS 端不联网抓取任何内容。 ■ 你的数据是你的 笔记存在你自己的 iCloud 私有数据库,不经过任何第三方服务器 —— 我们没有服务器,也没有账号系统。打开即用,无需注册或登录。没有内购,没有订阅。开源,MIT 协议。 ■ 关于 macOS 版本 Doris 还有一个常驻菜单栏的 macOS 应用,提供 token 用量统计、命令行、桌面角色等桌面端专属能力,也是上面「事件」的来源。它是一个独立应用,不通过 App Store 分发,可在官网下载:https://doris.gavin.pub
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindBack at 14.0 against Doris's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MindBack ships an update weekly, Doris every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MindBack | Doris |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 431 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 开若图科技(上海)有限公司 | 家升 高 |
In-app purchases
MindBack
No in-app purchases
Doris
No in-app purchases









