Metta vs Gratitude Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily gratitude reminders
- Audio recording and playback
- Speech to text transcription
- Text-based entries
- Local data storage
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Metta | Gratitude Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Steffen | Hockey Labs, Inc. |
Customer experience
Metta
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In-app purchases
Metta
No in-app purchases
Gratitude Notes
No in-app purchases
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