Comparison

Metta vs Gratitude Notes

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

Head to head
About

Metta

This app helps you build a gratitude practice by allowing you to record audio clips of what you're grateful for. It offers daily reminders, speech-to-text transcription, and stores all your entries locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Daily gratitude reminders
  • Audio recording and playback
  • Speech to text transcription
  • Text-based entries
  • Local data storage
Features
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Metta is a simple gratitude journal. You can record, save, and playback audio clips of what you're grateful for throughout your day. Take one minute a day to reflect and record and soon you'll have a collection of personal gratitudes. Features include: * Daily reminder to capture what you're grateful for * Speech to text transcription as you speak * Audio and text based entries * All data is stored locally on your device

About

Gratitude Notes

Cultivate daily gratitude effortlessly by speaking your thoughts. This app helps improve mental and physical health through regular reflection, making it easy to capture thankful moments anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated journaling with Siri
  • Effortless daily gratitude practice
  • Improved mental and physical health benefits
  • Secure, private journaling on-device
  • Easy integration into daily routine
Features
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Gratitude Notes offers a seamless way to cultivate the habit of gratitude in your daily life. Imagine starting each day by appreciating the warmth of the morning sun, the kindness of a friend, or even the simple pleasure of a quiet moment. Now, with the power of Siri, you can capture these moments effortlessly—just speak, and your thoughts are saved instantly, without ever needing to open the app. But the benefits of gratitude go far beyond just feeling good in the moment. Research shows that maintaining a gratitude journal can significantly improve your mental and physical health. People who regularly practice gratitude report better sleep, reduced stress, and even a stronger immune system. By taking a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re thankful for, you’re not just documenting memories—you’re boosting your well-being, fostering resilience, and nurturing a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude Notes makes it easier than ever to integrate this powerful habit into your routine. Whether you’re on the go, in the middle of a busy day, or winding down at night, simply ask Siri to record your thoughts, and let the app do the rest. Your entries are securely saved, ready for you to revisit whenever you need a reminder of the good in your life. Start your journey to a more mindful and thankful life with Gratitude Notes. Because every moment of gratitude, no matter how small, has the power to transform your day, your health, and your life. Speak your gratitude into existence, and discover how the simple act of saying thank you can lead to a world of difference. Download Gratitude Notes today and let your voice lead you to a more positive, intentional life. Journaling data never leaves your phone. It's not shared with us or any third parties.

Screenshots

Metta3 screens
Gratitude Notes2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Metta at 24 against Gratitude Notes's 1. Metta also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Gratitude Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gratitude Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metta has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metta ships an update every 2 months, Gratitude Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metta versus Gratitude Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMettaGratitude Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin SteffenHockey Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Metta

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Gratitude Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Metta

No in-app purchases

None

Gratitude Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metta free?
Metta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gratitude Notes free?
Gratitude Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Metta or Gratitude Notes?
Gratitude Notes is rated higher. Metta averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Gratitude Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Metta or Gratitude Notes have ads?
Neither Metta nor Gratitude Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metta or Gratitude Notes?
Metta ships an update every 2 months, and Gratitude Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Metta was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gratitude Notes on October 17, 2026.

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