# Yardian vs Kubo Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kubo Journal at 100% against Yardian's 43%. Kubo Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Yardian's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kubo Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yardian asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kubo Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yardian has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Yardian's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kubo Journal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yardian | Kubo Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardian/id1086042787/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubo-journal/id6793303324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 114 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeon Matrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084645301) | [Dean Huff](https://appshunter.io/developer/295775659) |

## What reviewers say

### Yardian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yardian/id1086042787)

This smart sprinkler controller features a built-in camera and a water restrictions database to help conserve water, save money, and enhance home security. It automatically adjusts watering schedules based on local weather and regulations, eliminating the need for manual adjustments.

**Highlights:** Built-in camera for monitoring, Smart Watering Program with local weather data, Exclusive Water Restrictions Database, Automatic schedule adjustments, Over-The-Air (OTA) programming, IFTTT integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kubo Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kubo-journal/id6793303324)

This app offers a unique journaling experience focused on gratitude, reflection, and releasing worries. It helps users change their lives by directing attention, letting go of what they can't control, and rehearsing the person they are becoming. Features include guided reflections and a 'release box' for sealed notes.

**Highlights:** Gratitude entries, Guided reflection tools, Sealed release box for worries, Future self writing, Scene revision, PDF export of journal

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kubo Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Kubo Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Kubo Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yardian free?

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

### Is Kubo Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yardian or Kubo Journal?

Kubo Journal is rated higher. Yardian averages 3.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Kubo Journal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yardian or Kubo Journal have ads?

Neither Yardian nor Kubo Journal shows ads.

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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.*