Sunset Micro Journal vs FutureMe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sunset Micro Journal
Capture your thoughts quickly with a micro journal. Express emotions using animations, create custom templates, and organize entries with drag-and-drop sections. Personalize your journal and keep entries private with passcode or biometric locks.
- Quick bullet point entries
- Mood animations
- Customizable templates
- Drag-and-drop organization
- Personalized journal themes
- Passcode and biometric lock
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Sunset is a micro journal that helps you capture your thoughts and stay organized. FEATURES Write Quick Bullet Points - Write quick entries anytime, anywhere Express Your Emotions - Use happy and sad animations to express your moods and feelings Create Templates - Write entries fast with your own templates Organize Your Entries - Put your entries into sections and subsections by drag-and-drop Create Your Own Journal - Customize your journal with your favorite colors, prompts, etc Write In Private - Lock your private entries with passcode, TouchID or FaceID * The duration of every period of Monthly Subscription is 1 month. The duration of every period of Yearly Subscription is 1 year. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://sunsetmicrojournal.com/terms.html
FutureMe
Build positive habits for productivity, career, and wellness. Track your progress, stay motivated with streaks, and get rid of bad habits. Customize your experience with icons and themes to achieve your goals.
- Form new habits
- Set reminders
- Use templates or custom habits
- Choose icons and themes
- Track progress
- Build streaks
- Get rid of bad habits
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Imagine that you have finally managed to introduce good habits into your life. For example, you were able to take care of your health and body through regular exercise. Or you managed to achieve a consistently high income, because every day you took a step towards your success. Or you just managed to motivate yourself for what you have long dreamed of. Do you want the Future You to say “thank you” to the Present You? Then try the FutureMe app. WHY IS IT USEFUL Form new habits for productivity, career, wellness - physical and mental. Set reminders at a convenient time for you on any schedule. Use templates or set habits yourself with a simple interface. Choose icons and inspiring themes. Build new habits Track your progress and stay motivated. Get rid of bad habits. STREAKS So that the path to the goal does not become a routine, compete with yourself. Achieve maximum streak - the number of days without skipping when you practice the habit. The higher streak, the closer to the goal. You can significantly improve the quality of your life, learn new things and achieve your goals. Get started now with FutureMe! Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EE0DEzP41mfCgbW080dFZxc8RZnIQk8kMfL0QCvM_p4/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sunset Micro Journal at 11.2 against FutureMe's 13.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Sunset Micro Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FutureMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sunset Micro Journal ships an update every 3 days, FutureMe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sunset Micro Journal | FutureMe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (160 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 160 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WayDC | Oleksandr Stepanov |
Customer experience
Sunset Micro Journal
FutureMe
Bugs and requests
Sunset Micro Journal
Reported bugs
9 issues- App freezes up
- Cannot type anything
- Syncing does not work
- Shows wrong year for entries
- App freezes and does not allow movement or tapping
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- App only works on airplane mode and freezes
- Deleted app due to screen orientation issue
- DNS error when clicking a link
- App freezes and cannot scroll
Requested features
11 requests- Add photos to entries
- Landscape orientation support
- Ability to sync/transfer entries
- Ability to log in or save entries
- More customizable text features (underline, strikethrough)
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- A 'today' view
- More flexible organizing options
- Support for Macs
- More color options for categories
- Add videos to journal entries
- Explore unique features to differentiate from other journal apps
FutureMe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sunset Micro Journal
- Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$18.991 Year
FutureMe
- Goals, Habits, Routine Planner7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Daily Habits, Motivation3 Days trial$19.991 Year









