Comparison

Thoughtree vs Beat Procrastination

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

Head to head
About

Thoughtree

Read full description

A mind map for brainstorming, planning, and organizing your thoughts on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It opens your .itmz files as they are. Thoughtree is built in Swift for Apple devices. Get your thoughts out, shape them into branches, and pick up the same map on any device. CAPTURE Add child and sibling topics in a keystroke and keep typing. Start a title with an emoji and it becomes the topic's icon. ORGANIZE Drag branches into place, reorder in the outline, and collapse a whole map to a display level (1–9). Add Markdown notes, relationship lines, boundaries, callouts, images, and tasks. BRING YOUR MAPS WITH YOU Open your .itmz files and keep working on them, topics, notes, and images included. Also imports OPML, Markdown, FreeMind, XMind, CSV, plain text, and browser bookmarks. ANY DEVICE Maps sync through your own iCloud Drive across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. No account, no sign-in. SHARE Export PNG, PDF, and plain text, or print (with a small watermark in Lite). FREE IN THOUGHTREE LITE Unlimited maps, all editing, iCloud sync, every import format, the built-in library of 313 images, two themes (Sapling and Aurora), and the "Create Mind Map" and "Open Mind Map" shortcuts. MORE WITH THOUGHTREE PRO - All 12 themes - Search across every map, plus Spotlight and the "Search Mind Maps" shortcut - Watermark-free PNG / PDF export and printing, plus Markdown and OPML export - Quick Entry: paste an outline and expand it into branches in one step - Edit task attributes and conditional formatting - Home Screen widgets for your recent maps (iPhone and iPad) PURCHASING Choose a one-time Lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing yearly plan. There's no monthly plan. One purchase works on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in with the same Apple ID. The yearly plan renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. REQUIREMENTS - Mac: macOS 13 or later - iPhone / iPad: iOS 16 or later Terms of Use: https://thoughtree.nijizo.dev/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://thoughtree.nijizo.dev/privacy-policy

About

Beat Procrastination

Transform task completion into a rewarding experience by collecting unique creatures. Partner with friends for accountability and boost your chances of hatching rare rewards. Build streaks and earn XP to stay motivated and overcome procrastination.

Highlights
  • Add and complete daily tasks
  • Collect over 30 unique creatures
  • Partner with accountability friends
  • Build daily streaks and earn XP
  • AI Motivation Lifeline for nudges
  • Shareable collection page
Features
Read full description

Stop putting it off. Start collecting. Dunbit turns beating procrastination into something you actually look forward to. Add your tasks, get them done, and earn an adorable collectible creature as your reward. Miss the motivation? Bring in an accountability partner who confirms your progress and boosts your odds of hatching something rare. HOW IT WORKS • Add your tasks for the day • Complete them and tap "Done for today" • Hatch an egg and reveal your Dunbit • Watch your collection grow, one day at a time BEAT PROCRASTINATION WITH A PARTNER Add an accountability partner who gets notified when you finish your day. Real accountability means better follow-through, and confirmed progress improves your chances of rarer creatures. COLLECT 30+ CREATURES From Commons like Zibble and Mosswick to Legendaries like The Unstuck and Zorblax, every Dunbit is a reward for showing up. Duplicates stack, collections are permanent, and new creatures arrive every season. BUILD STREAKS, EARN XP Log in daily to grow your streak flame and rack up XP. Consistency pays off in ways you'll want to keep chasing. STAY MOTIVATED Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or can't get started? Tap the AI Motivation Lifeline for a contextual nudge to get moving again. SHARE YOUR COLLECTION Show off everything you've hatched with a shareable collection page. FREE TO USE Task management, hatching, and collecting are free forever. A premium subscription unlocks AI motivation, accountability partners, and the odds for rare and legendary creatures after your free trial. Download Dunbit and turn "I'll do it later" into "done." Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dunbit-tasks.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Thoughtree4 screens
Beat Procrastination4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thoughtree at every 3 days against Beat Procrastination's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thoughtree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Beat Procrastination sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thoughtree ships an update every 3 days, Beat Procrastination every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thoughtree versus Beat Procrastination: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThoughtreeBeat Procrastination
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIJIZOJoel Hyman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Thoughtree

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Thoughtree Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
2 purchases

Beat Procrastination

Subscriptions2
  • Dunbit Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Dunbit Pro Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Thoughtree free?
Thoughtree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beat Procrastination free?
Beat Procrastination is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thoughtree or Beat Procrastination have ads?
Neither Thoughtree nor Beat Procrastination shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thoughtree or Beat Procrastination?
Thoughtree ships an update every 3 days, and Beat Procrastination every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thoughtree was updated on October 31, 2026 and Beat Procrastination on November 6, 2026.

Other comparisons