Thoughts vs IdeaHatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thoughts
Capture and organize anything you find online, setting reminders and categories directly from any app. Never lose interesting content again with seamless cross-device syncing and a clutter-free interface.
- Save from any app via share sheet
- Set reminders instantly
- Organize with custom categories
- Add notes and context
- Seamless iCloud sync
- Minimalist interface
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You're scrolling Instagram in bed. You find an amazing design resource. You're on the train and someone shares a movie recommendation. You're at work and spot an article you want to read tonight. It's not the right time, but you don't want to lose it. Thoughts lets you save anything from any app using the native share sheet. But here's what makes it different: you set the reminder and category right there, before you even leave the app you're in. One tap, and you're done. No switching apps. No "I'll remember later." No forgotten bookmarks. SHARE SHEET THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Tap share from Safari, Instagram, YouTube, or any app. The link, title, and content are captured automatically. Pick a reminder time and category — all without leaving the app you're in. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Quick options — 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, tonight, tomorrow — or set a custom date and time. Get notified exactly when you're ready to act on it. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create categories like Movies, Books, Design, Videos — whatever fits your life. Assign them in a single tap when you save. ADD MEMOS & CONTEXT Jot down notes on anything you save — "watch this with Sarah on Sunday" or "use this for the pitch deck." Future you will thank you. SEAMLESS iCLOUD SYNC Save a link on your iPhone, check it later on your Mac. Everything stays in sync across all your Apple devices. No login required in the app. BEAUTIFUL & MINIMAL A clean, calm interface with light, dark themes. No clutter, no sign-ups, no accounts. Just your thoughts, waiting for you. Thoughts is free to use. Stop losing the things you find interesting.
IdeaHatch
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Your notes can finally answer you back. IdeaHatch lets you dump rough notes anytime, then ask AI about them — and get the answer you're looking for, instantly. ■ Perfect for - Anyone who takes notes but can never find them again - People who forget the idea they wrote down last week - Indie developers and entrepreneurs with ideas to capture - Writers who struggle to structure their thoughts ■ What IdeaHatch does [Ask AI] "Where's that idea I wrote last week?" "Summarize my notes about X" — just ask, and AI searches your notes to find the answer. Watch the search happen in real time, so you always see what it's basing the answer on. If your question is unclear, AI offers quick-tap options to help you find your answer faster. Not sure what to ask? Suggested questions help you get started. AI can even suggest creating a new note from your conversation. Every past question and answer is saved for you to revisit anytime. [AI-Powered Structuring] Type or speak your rough notes — IdeaHatch's AI reads between the lines and asks smart clarifying questions ("What tone are you going for?", "Who's the audience?"), then transforms your raw input into a well-structured Markdown document that sounds like you. [Markdown Editor + Preview] A capable editor supporting headings, bold, blockquotes, lists, code blocks, and task lists. Tap to toggle between editing and a clean preview at any time. [Voice Input] Speak your ideas and watch them transcribe in real time. Your thoughts, captured at the speed you think. [Export Anywhere] Share as a .md file or export as PDF — ready for Notion, Obsidian, GitHub, or anywhere else you work. [Tags, Bookmarks & Search] Full-text search including tags keeps every note findable. Swipe to bookmark; swipe the other way to delete. [Dark Mode] Light and dark themes available — easy on your eyes at any hour. ■ AI that accelerates you, not replaces you IdeaHatch's AI doesn't think for you. It pulls the information you need out of everything you've written, and amplifies your raw signal. You can always compare the original note side-by-side with the AI version — and every word of the final document is yours to edit. Your ideas deserve to be seen. Start turning them into documents today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thoughts at none against IdeaHatch's 2. Thoughts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). IdeaHatch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. IdeaHatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thoughts ships an update every 6 days, IdeaHatch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thoughts | IdeaHatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balazs Norbert Horvath | yuki konishi |
In-app purchases
Thoughts
No in-app purchases
IdeaHatch
- IdeaHatch Pro$4.991 Month
- IdeaHatch Pro$49.991 Year









