Compaund vs Thought Record
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Compaund
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Compaund uses proven behavioral science to help you build lasting habits ā and break the ones holding you back. Built on the 4 Laws of Behavior Change, Compaund goes beyond simple checklists. Every habit is structured around what makes behavior actually stick: a clear cue, genuine motivation, an easy response, and a satisfying reward. BUILD GOOD HABITS ⢠Create habits from templates or from scratch ⢠Define your cue, craving, response, and reward ⢠Stack new habits on existing routines ("After my coffee, I will meditate") ⢠Apply the 2-minute rule to make starting effortless ⢠Track daily completions and watch your streaks grow BREAK BAD HABITS ⢠Log cravings as they happen with intensity, trigger, and context ⢠Identify your most common triggers and environments ⢠Track your resistance success rate over time ⢠Spot patterns that help you take back control BECOME WHO YOU WANT TO BE ⢠Create identities like "Athlete" or "Reader" ⢠Link habits to the person you're becoming ⢠Every completion is a vote for your new identity EARN YOUR PROGRESS ⢠Start with 5 habit slots ā unlock more by proving consistency ⢠Reach a 7-day streak to unlock 2 more slots ⢠Reach a 30-day streak to unlock 3 more slots ⢠Milestones at 7, 21, 30, and 66 days celebrate your growth SEE YOUR DATA ⢠Completion trends, calendar heatmap, and day-of-week breakdown ⢠Smart insights flag performance dips and celebrate milestones ⢠Export your data anytime as JSON or CSV PRIVACY FIRST ⢠All data stored on your device ā no analytics, no tracking ⢠Optional iCloud sync across your devices ⢠Optional Apple Health integration for fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness habits ⢠Face ID or Touch ID app lock Compaund is free, with no ads and no data collection. Your habits are your business.
Thought Record
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Thought Record is a quiet place to untangle a stressful moment, the way you would on a paper CBT worksheet ā but built for your phone. WRITE IT OUT Describe the situation, name how it felt, then free-write everything going through your head. No prompts interrupting you, no character limits. HIGHLIGHT THE THOUGHTS Sweep your finger over the sentences that sting ā like running a highlighter across the page. NAME THE THINKING ERRORS Label each highlighted thought with common thinking errors (cognitive distortions): all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, fortune telling, and more. FIND A MORE BALANCED THOUGHT Re-read what you wrote with the labels in view, then write the calmer, fairer version. PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE ⢠No account, no sign-in, no server ā the app never makes a network request ⢠Everything you write stays on your device ⢠No analytics, no ads, no AI reading your words ⢠Export a clean printable copy to keep or share with your therapist, or a JSON backup of everything AN HONEST NOTE ABOUT YOUR DATA Because entries live only on your device, deleting the app deletes them. Export regularly ā this is a working notepad, not long-term storage. Thought Record is free and open source. It is a self-help writing tool, not therapy, medical advice, or a medical device. Many therapists use thought records as homework between sessions ā bring your exports along.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Compaund at fortnightly against Thought Record's every 5 weeks. Thought Record's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compaund ships an update fortnightly, Thought Record every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compaund | Thought Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly ā better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihai Ilies | UrbanPyx LLC |
In-app purchases
Compaund
No in-app purchases
Thought Record
No in-app purchases









