Comparison

Loopify vs Guided Journal

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

Head to head
About

Loopify

This app offers a unique journaling experience by prompting users with daily questions to reflect on their lives. It also fosters a social community where users can share their stories and connect with others worldwide.

Highlights
  • Daily Q&A journaling
  • Track life changes over time
  • Share stories with a community
  • Connect with users globally
  • Instant social media sharing
  • Discover trending stories
Features
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Loopify combines Q&A journal and online community to make journaling social & fun! Stop reading, start writing to keep track of your life! Journaling couldn't be easier with Loopify. Just spend a few minutes answering daily question to get your journal done, when you return to the question again, you will be surprised to see how your answers change. Share your stories & connect with the world, reading different answers to the same question is a real eyeopener! People use Loopify to: - Start journaling by answering inspiring questions, super easy and fast! - Answer the same question year after year to see your changes. - Share stories to be promoted to the Trending Page. - Follow people to keep up with their great stories. - Interact with stories from around the world. - Instantly share stories on social network such as Facebook, twitter and weibo. If you want a private version of Loopify, get Loop Journal app! ;) Any question, suggestion or need help? Drop us a line at openmouse@me.com

About

Guided Journal

This app provides daily prompts to encourage self-reflection and personal growth through a digital journal. Capture your thoughts, feelings, and daily accomplishments with guided questions. Upgrade for advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Daily self-reflection prompts
  • Guided journaling
  • Photo diary entries
  • Track feelings and accomplishments
  • Subscription for premium features
  • Auto-renewable subscription options
Features
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Question Diary - Daily Journal is a unique diary app that prompts you with daily questions such as: - How are you feeling today? - If you could change one thing about your appearance, what would it be? - What makes you happy? - What's the last thing you threw away? - What did you accomplish today? - What's the last book you read? Question Diary - Daily Journal upgraded version of the app is available as a one-time purchase or as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://oval.fi/privacy-daily-question-journal/

Screenshots

Loopify4 screens
Guided Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loopify at none against Guided Journal's 3. Loopify also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.3 vs 13.0). Guided Journal's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, ads 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. Guided Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Loopify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guided Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guided Journal has 67 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Loopify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guided Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopify ships an update every 6 weeks, Guided Journal every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Loopify versus Guided Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopifyGuided Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings867 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenmouse StudioApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Loopify

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative11.8%

Guided Journal

All ratings67 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Loopify

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Guided Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly premium3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$14.99

Questions

Is Loopify free?
Loopify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guided Journal free?
Guided Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Loopify or Guided Journal?
Guided Journal is rated higher. Loopify averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Guided Journal averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.
Do Loopify or Guided Journal have ads?
Neither Loopify nor Guided Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopify or Guided Journal?
Loopify ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guided Journal every 3 months. Most recently, Loopify was updated on October 9, 2026 and Guided Journal on October 3, 2026.

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