Idea Capture vs Unstuck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idea Capture
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Capture ideas instantly. ThreadPad is the fastest way to brain dump your thoughts and turn them into clean, structured notes. No clutter. No friction. Just start typing. Have an idea, A random thought, Something you do not want to forget? ThreadPad lets you capture it instantly like sending a message to yourself. Most notes apps slow you down. ThreadPad is built for speed Write like a chat No setup or formatting needed Everything stays clean and organised automatically It feels natural because it is. Key features: Chat style writing to capture ideas quickly Fast notes with no delay Brain dump your thoughts without overthinking Automatic structure keeps everything organised Private and simple with no accounts required Works offline so your notes are always available Perfect for: Capturing ideas on the go Quick thoughts and reminders Daily journaling Brainstorming Keeping your mind clear ThreadPad is designed for one thing, Capturing thoughts as fast as they come Start writing and capture your next idea in seconds No accounts. No tracking. No unnecessary features. Export your thoughts in your style to share with friends. If you’ve ever opened a notes app and felt overwhelmed — ThreadPad is for you. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Unstuck
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Some days the hardest part isn't doing the task — it's choosing which one to start. So nothing gets started. Unstuck removes the decision. Dump every task you've been avoiding into one list, tap "Pick one for me," and the app randomly locks you into a single task with a calm, full-screen 2-minute countdown. That's it. One task. Two minutes. No deciding. Two minutes feels small enough to begin — and beginning is the whole game. Tap Done when you start, or Skip to reshuffle. No streaks to break, no guilt, no nagging. Built for ADHD, executive-function challenges, and plain decision fatigue. • Brain-dump your avoided tasks in seconds • "Pick one for me" randomizer kills decision paralysis • Distraction-free 2-minute countdown to make starting trivial • Done / Skip — Skip re-picks and leaves the current task for later • "Got a minute?" or "got energy?" — pick a task that fits how you feel right now • Momentum stats show how many tasks you've actually completed • Recurring tasks for the things that pile up • One gentle daily nudge at a time you choose — quiet on days you've already started • 100% on your phone — no account, no login, no cloud, nothing tracked Free to use with up to 25 tasks, one recurring task, three "pick a task that fits" picks, this week's momentum count, and the daily nudge. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited tasks, unlimited recurring tasks, unlimited fitted picks, and the full momentum grid with streaks and all-time totals. 3-day free trial; cancel anytime. Stop staring at the list. Tap once and start. Privacy Policy: https://maciejplaneta.github.io/privacy-policies/unstuck/ 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: Idea Capture at every 4 days against Unstuck's monthly. Idea Capture also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Idea Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Idea Capture ships an update every 4 days, Unstuck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idea Capture | Unstuck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edward Sutcliffe | Maciej Planeta |
In-app purchases
Idea Capture
- ThreadPad Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- ThreadPad Pro$29.99
Unstuck
- Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annually3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99









