MemoryLoop vs ThinkBud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MemoryLoop
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MemoryLoop allows you to turn daily learnings and stories into long term memory by using the proven spaced-repetition approach. Users input their learnings each day, test themselves on what they've learned recently, and improve their retention ability! Privacy: https://memory-loop.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ThinkBud
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Turn any notes into a podcast. Any PDF into flashcards. Any topic into a quiz. ThinkBud is the only study app built for every way you learn — listening, testing, reading, or asking. - FEYNMAN MODE — NEW Explain a topic in your own words. AI identifies exactly what you got wrong. The fastest way to close knowledge gaps. - ASK AI — NEW Tap Ask inside any session for context-aware answers about that specific material — not a generic chatbot. - PROGRESS TRACKER — NEW Daily streak, cards mastered, weekly activity. Know exactly how consistent you are. - SMART FLASHCARDS + SRS Auto-generated from your content. The SM-2 algorithm shows cards at the optimal moment. - DUO PODCAST Upload notes or a PDF — two AI hosts debate your material in real conversation. Study while commuting or at the gym. - QUIZ MODE Multiple choice, true/false, open-ended — generated from your material. No setup. - SMART SUMMARIES Extract must-know facts from any 50-page chapter. No fluff. - POWERPOINT & HTML EXPORT Generate a slide deck in seconds. Export as HTML for sharing. - LANGUAGE MODE Upload in one language, learn in another. Ideal for bilingual learners. Join the Bud Squad. Download ThinkBud today and transform your study routine from a chore into a vibe. Privacy Policy: https://nativefirstapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThinkBud at every 3 days against MemoryLoop's every 2 weeks. MemoryLoop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MemoryLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ThinkBud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MemoryLoop ships an update every 2 weeks, ThinkBud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MemoryLoop | ThinkBud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Brand | Mario Pek |
In-app purchases
MemoryLoop
- MemoryLoop Weekly Access$1.997 Days
- MemoryLoop Lifetime Access$99.99
ThinkBud
- Weekly Access$3.997 Days
- Monthly Access$6.991 Month
- Yearly Access$29.991 Year
