Thumbs vs Instinct.

Instinct is built around a familiar interaction: text or call your assistant and ask it to handle something. Thumbs is built around a project: describe what you want to make, follow the work, and try the result on your phone.

Product details checked 2 November 2026

Thumbs vs Instinct: a comparison of setup, agents, computers, and mobile workflows
What matters to you	Thumbs	Instinct
What it is for	Making and improving websites, apps, and tools through a conversation.	Personal tasks such as ordering groceries, booking travel, and arranging everyday errands.
How you ask	Send a message to your agents in the Thumbs iPhone app.	Text or call the assistant.
Making something new	A project keeps the build, files, feedback, and working previews together.	The published examples focus on personal assistance, rather than a dedicated software-building workspace.
Work beyond the chat	Agents work on your persistent cloud computer while your laptop is closed.	Uses a phone and computer to take actions for you; the homepage does not specify its hosting setup.
Reviewing the work	Try the result on your phone and ask a separate agent to review it before you publish.	Acts inside connected services on your behalf. Review the actions and permissions you give it.
Choice of agents	Bring supported Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode accounts into one app.	You interact with Instinct as your personal assistant, rather than choosing coding agents.

From the maker’s own documentation

Features and availability can change. Check the linked product pages for the latest details.

The useful answer

Which one fits you?

Choose Instinct for a personal assistant that handles errands and works inside accounts you authorize. Choose Thumbs when you want to make a website, app, or tool and keep developing it with agents on your own cloud computer.

Get started with Thumbs See how it works

Still exploring?