How does Decisio compare to other ways of making decisions?
Pros/cons lists treat every factor as equally important. "Has free parking" counts the same as "doubles my salary." You end up counting items instead of weighing them — and the option with more minor perks wins over the one with fewer but life-changing advantages.
| Feature | Pros/Cons List | Decisio |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted criteria | No — all equal | Yes — AHP pairwise |
| Consistency checking | No | Yes — flags contradictions |
| Quantified result | No — subjective | Yes — ranked scores |
| AI analysis | No | Yes — suggestions + Devil's Advocate |
| Reusable framework | No — one-time | Yes — Playbook |
| Track outcomes | No | Yes — Calibration Score |
| Best for | Simple, low-stakes choices | Any decision worth 10 minutes of analysis |
Pros/cons lists are fine for choosing a restaurant. For career moves, major purchases, or business decisions — you need weighted analysis. Decisio replaces guesswork with math.
| Feature | Spreadsheet | Decisio |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 30-60 min | 5-10 min |
| AHP methodology | Manual — error-prone | Built-in — automatic |
| Consistency ratio | Manual calculation | Automatic |
| AI suggestions | No | Criteria + options + summary |
| Mobile access | Clunky on phone | Native iOS app |
| Decision history | If you remember to save | Automatic + iCloud sync |
| Templates | Build from scratch | 10 built-in + custom |
| Best for | Data analysts who want full control | Everyone else |
Spreadsheets give you maximum flexibility but require expertise and time. Decisio gives you the same mathematical rigor (AHP) in a guided flow that anyone can complete in 10 minutes.
| Feature | Best Decision | Pros & Cons App | Decision Mentor | Decisio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHP Pairwise | No | No | Partial | Full |
| AI Analysis | No | Basic | No | Full + Devil's Advocate |
| Consistency Check | No | No | No | Yes |
| Playbook / Learning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Outcome Tracking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Templates | No | No | Few | 10 + custom |
| Export (PDF/CSV) | PDF only | No | PDF + CSV | |
| Privacy | Local | Cloud | Local | On-device AI + iCloud |
| Price | $1.99 one-time | $3.99 one-time | Free w/ limits | Free / $2.99/mo |
Decisio is the only app combining real AHP methodology + AI analysis + outcome tracking + decision playbook. Other apps are either casual (pros/cons only) or basic (no AI, no learning). Decisio is the complete decision intelligence platform.
AHP is a mathematical framework for multi-criteria decision analysis developed by Thomas Saaty in the 1970s. It is used by NASA, Boeing, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies. Instead of ranking options directly, you compare criteria and alternatives in pairs on a 1-to-9 scale. The math (eigenvector calculation) then produces precise priority weights. AHP includes a consistency ratio check that flags when your judgments contradict each other.
Yes. Decisio is free for your first 3 decisions using the Simple Scoring method. All 10 templates, the Decision Playbook, and Outcome Tracking are included free. Decisio Pro ($2.99/month or $19.99/year with 7-day free trial) unlocks unlimited decisions, AHP Pairwise Comparisons, Devil's Advocate AI, and PDF/CSV export.
Devil's Advocate is an AI feature that challenges your top-ranked choice before you commit. It surfaces specific risks, blind spots, and counterarguments based on your actual criteria, options, and scores — not generic warnings. It helps you stress-test your decision and catch things you might have missed.
The Playbook captures your decision-making wisdom over time. Save Recipes (strategies and approaches that worked well) and Principles (lessons learned from past decisions). Each entry can link back to the original decision. Over time, your Playbook becomes a personal operating manual for making better choices.
3 decisions free. No account required. iOS 17+