# Truffle Journal vs Thinkdown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thinkdown at 4 against Truffle Journal's 1. Thinkdown also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Truffle Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Truffle Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Thinkdown sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

Truffle Journal ships an update every 3 days, Thinkdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Truffle Journal | Thinkdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-journal/id6758567685/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdown-ai-voice-journal/id6823237700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wonderfarm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873701621) | [HONGQUAN XIE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6823237702) |

## What reviewers say

### Truffle Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truffle-journal/id6758567685)

Capture and refine valuable ChatGPT conversations into editable journal entries. Organize, search, and add context to your notes. Write directly in the app with Markdown support and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Save ChatGPT conversations, Editable journal entries, Markdown support, Tagging and organization, Text and semantic search, Cross-device sync, Local reminders

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly — First Truffle | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Truffle Plus Annual | $47.99 | per year |
| Plus Annual — First Truffle | $47.99 | per year |


### Thinkdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkdown-ai-voice-journal/id6823237700)

Record your thoughts naturally and transform them into polished notes or journal entries. This app transcribes your voice, allowing for edits and organization with AI-powered suggestions for people, places, and words. It offers multiple styles for output and syncs across all your devices, prioritizing privacy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice transcription, Customizable note and journal styles, Intelligent suggestions for people and places, Cross-device syncing, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused design, AI assistant integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thinkdown Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Thinkdown Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Truffle Journal free?

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

### Is Thinkdown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Truffle Journal or Thinkdown?

Truffle Journal and Thinkdown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Truffle Journal or Thinkdown have ads?

Neither Truffle Journal nor Thinkdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Truffle Journal or Thinkdown?

Truffle Journal ships an update every 3 days, and Thinkdown every 4 days. Most recently, Truffle Journal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Thinkdown on November 6, 2026.

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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.*