Sep 27, 2024

Thoughts is a simple app to keep you inspired

An iOS app that displays inspiring quotes on your home screen and while charging.

Thoughts app in StandBy mode
Thoughts app in StandBy mode

I've saved over 100 quotes from books, podcasts, and videos, but rarely find time to revisit them.

If you're in the same boat, this app is for you.

Thoughts is the perfect iOS app to display inspiring quotes on your home screen or, my preference, on StandBy mode when your phone is charging.

Thoughts widget on home screen

I have a quote from Viktor E. Frankl that serves as a perfect reminder when I catch myself picking up my phone unintentionally.


"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."


I used to use an app called Motivation that showed and sent me random motivational quotes each day. It was nice to get that little dose of surprise, but like productivity hacks and apps, what truly matters is focus on just one thing.

I don't think it's about how many quotes or highlights you've saved that matters.

Rather, it's about finding that one piece of wisdom that resonates most with your current challenges and stage in life, and really engraining that idea and mindset into your day-to-day life.

Thoughts App

I'm currently using the free plan because it's enough for me.

I keep the rest of my quotes and highlights in Notion and simply use this app to surface those that I most need to hear right now.

If you want to use Thoughts as your primary app for saving quotes and ideas to remember, consider upgrading or supporting the developer through their pro plan.

Try it out today and let that inspiration stick with you.

Download Thoughts

P.S. A great alternative worth considering is Readwise, which is available for both iOS and Android.

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