Comparison

Critical Thinking Trainer vs 討論王(Debate King)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Critical Thinking Trainer

This app offers daily exercises and training to enhance abstract reasoning skills. Practice applying experiences to new situations, identifying key information, and articulating concise points. It includes personalized feedback based on initial assessments and allows users to compare their thoughts with others.

Highlights
  • Daily abstract reasoning exercises
  • Personalized training based on assessment
  • Practice applying experiences to new situations
  • Identify key information in complex stories
  • Articulate concise points
  • Compare answers with other users
Features
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People who grow fast can pull the essence out of a concrete event and carry it somewhere else. This app gives you a place to practice that move: a short set of questions every day, plus training you can pick up in spare moments. Practice how to: - Apply one experience to a completely different situation - Get at what actually matters in a messy story - Say the point of something in a short sentence - Follow an abstract discussion without losing the thread IT STARTS WITH A DIAGNOSIS Eight questions show where you stand on abstraction right now, and which way your wrong answers tend to lean (too broad / too narrow / bringing in assumptions). Everything you get after that is chosen with that tendency in mind. DAILY TRAINING — 5 QUESTIONS, ABOUT 4 MINUTES Five formats, matched to your level: reorder the ladder of abstraction, pick the concept that fits with no more and no less, analogy, a round trip between concrete and abstract, and one question you answer in your own words. Every question comes with an explanation of why that level of abstraction fits best and where people usually slip. PRACTICE, WHENEVER YOU HAVE A MINUTE - Abstraction Game — say "this is just like that" first, then work out the reason afterwards. Cross something you see with something unrelated and practice finding what they share. - Why Training — ask "why?" again and again about something everyone takes for granted, and practice reading the purpose behind it. Climb far enough and the method you are using now starts to look replaceable. (Premium) AI SPARRING (PREMIUM) Write an answer in your own words and the AI comes back with feedback on your answer, a question for you, and a few other angles. It is not an answer key. It is material for thinking a bit further. EVERYONE'S ANSWERS Write your own answer to a prompt first, then read how other people answered the same one. Anonymous, no likes, no ranking. RECORDS What you write builds up, so you can look back at how your thinking reads over time. WHO IT IS FOR - You need time to pull the point together in meetings and write-ups - You feel like you lose the thread in abstract discussions - You want to step one level up from the case in front of you when planning or designing - You want to work on the way you think, not on vocabulary PRICING The diagnosis, daily training, the Abstraction Game, and reading everyone's answers are free. AI responses to what you write, and Why Training, are part of Premium. On the free tier, watching a short ad once a day gives you one brief AI response. Ads are not shown to Premium subscribers. - Annual plan $88.00 per year, with a 3-day free trial - Monthly plan $12.00 per month The free trial is available only to users who have not previously used a free trial of this app. If auto-renewal is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial, the annual plan price is charged at the end of the trial period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Account Settings on your device: the Settings app, your name, then Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. This app gives you practice opportunities for moving between the concrete and the abstract. How much you get out of it varies from person to person. Terms of Use: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/gutai-chusho/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://hecuhecu.github.io/apps/gutai-chusho/en/privacy/

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討論王(Debate King)

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【日本語】 AI相手に、論理的思考力を楽しく鍛えよう! 『討論王』は、いつでもどこでも1人で本格的なディベート練習ができる思考トレーニングアプリです。 「議論でうまく言い返せない…」「面接やスピーチで論理的に話せるようになりたい!」そんな悩みをAIパートナーが解決します。 ◆ 討論王のポイント 【1】AIとの対話でリアルな駆け引き! AIが毎回キャッチーなお題と「賛成・反対」の立場を提示。あなたが入力した主張に対し、AIが鋭い論理で切り返してきます。実際の討論さながらの思考バトルを楽しめます。 【2】客観的なスコア&アドバイスで成長を実感 討論が終わると、AIが内容を精密に審査!0〜100点のスコア評価に加え、主張の弱点や改善のための具体的なアドバイスが得られます。勝ち負け以上に「自分の考えを客観視する力」が身につきます。 【3】こんな方・こんなシーンにおすすめ! ・就活の面接やスピーチ、プレゼン対策をしたい方 ・学校の授業や小論文、ディベート学習の練習に ・日常の思考力や即興力を高めたい方 ・ディベートの練習相手が身近にいない方 【4】完全オンデバイス処理でプライバシーも安心 本アプリはiPhone内蔵の「Apple Intelligence(Foundation Models)」を利用しています。すべての処理が端末内で完結するため、入力内容が外部サーバーへ送信されることは一切ありません。プライバシーを気にせず安心して使えます。 ※ ご利用にあたっての注意点 ・Apple Intelligenceに対応したiPhone(iPhone 15 Pro以降)が必要です。 ・端末設定でApple Intelligenceを有効にしてご利用ください。 『討論王』で、あなたの「伝える力」と「考える力」を次のレベルへアップデートしましょう! 【English】 Sharpen your logical thinking skills while having fun, against an AI opponent! "Debate King" is a thinking-training app that lets you practice serious debate on your own, anytime, anywhere. "I can't come up with a good comeback in an argument..." "I want to be able to speak logically in interviews and speeches!" Your AI partner is here to solve those struggles. ◆ Key Features of Debate King 【1】Realistic back-and-forth through dialogue with AI! Each time, the AI presents a catchy topic along with a "for/against" position. In response to the argument you input, the AI counters with sharp logic. Enjoy a battle of wits just like a real debate. 【2】Grow through objective scores & advice Once the debate ends, the AI carefully evaluates the content! Along with a score from 0 to 100, you'll receive concrete advice pointing out weaknesses in your argument and how to improve. Beyond just winning or losing, you'll develop the skill of viewing your own thinking objectively. 【3】Recommended for people like this, in situations like these! ・Those preparing for job-hunting interviews, speeches, or presentations ・For practicing school coursework, essay writing, or debate study ・Those who want to sharpen everyday thinking and quick-response skills ・Those who don't have a debate practice partner nearby 【4】Complete on-device processing means peace of mind for privacy This app uses the iPhone's built-in "Apple Intelligence (Foundation Models)." Since all processing is completed entirely on the device, none of your input is ever sent to an external server. You can use it with confidence, without worrying about privacy. *Notes on use: ・Requires an iPhone compatible with Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later). ・Please enable Apple Intelligence in your device settings before use. With "Debate King," take your ability to "express" and "think" to the next level!

Screenshots

Critical Thinking Trainer4 screens
討論王(Debate King)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 討論王(Debate King) at none against Critical Thinking Trainer's 3. 討論王(Debate King) also leads on ads (none vs shown). Critical Thinking Trainer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Critical Thinking Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. 討論王(Debate King) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Critical Thinking Trainer ships an update every 5 days, 討論王(Debate King) every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Critical Thinking Trainer versus 討論王(Debate King): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCritical Thinking Trainer討論王(Debate King)
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerhiroki kawamuratimecapsule

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Critical Thinking Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$12.001 Month
  • Annual Plan (Special)3 Days trial$44.001 Year
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$88.001 Year
None

討論王(Debate King)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Critical Thinking Trainer free?
Critical Thinking Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 討論王(Debate King) free?
討論王(Debate King) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Critical Thinking Trainer or 討論王(Debate King) have ads?
Critical Thinking Trainer shows ads; 討論王(Debate King) does not.
Which is updated more often, Critical Thinking Trainer or 討論王(Debate King)?
Critical Thinking Trainer ships an update every 5 days, and 討論王(Debate King) every 6 days. Most recently, Critical Thinking Trainer was updated on November 10, 2026 and 討論王(Debate King) on November 10, 2026.

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