# daybook. vs G

The clearest difference is review sentiment: G at 100% against daybook.'s 22%. G also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). daybook.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. daybook. sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

daybook. ships an update monthly, G every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | daybook. | G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-journal/id1604070612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 95 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MASAYUKI WADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/424572623) | [Yosuke Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510566749) |

## What reviewers say

### daybook.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daybook/id1066912352)

This app combines a calendar with journaling features to help you record your life. It automatically tracks your steps and visited locations, allowing you to create a visual diary with photos and notes.

**Highlights:** Calendar synchronization, Customizable design themes, Automatic step counting, Automatic location tracking, Photo and journal entries, Map view of visited locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad. | $2.99 | one-time |
| daybook Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-journal/id1604070612)

This app turns your Google Calendar into a personal journal. Easily log entries, categorize them by color, and access your journal from any device. Your data is securely linked to your Google account.

**Highlights:** Journal entries in Google Calendar, Automatic calendar creation, Color-coded categorization, Cross-device access, Simple sign-in with Google account

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is daybook. free?

daybook. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is G free?

G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do daybook. or G have ads?

G shows ads; daybook. does not.

### Which is updated more often, daybook. or G?

daybook. ships an update monthly, and G every 27 months. Most recently, daybook. was updated on October 7, 2026 and G on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*