Pikes Peak Library vs Dear Optimist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pikes Peak Library
Manage your library account on the go. Search the catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds directly from your mobile device.
- Account management
- Catalog search
- Item renewal
- Place holds
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Access the Pikes Peak Library District from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew items and place holds.
Dear Optimist
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Dear Optimist is your daily companion for a more grounded, hopeful mind. Open the app each morning to a fresh affirmation, then take a few quiet minutes to journal, reflect, and set your intention for the day. Built for people who want a simple, beautiful space to check in with themselves — no clutter, no noise, just you and your thoughts. WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE • A new hand-crafted affirmation every day to reframe your mindset • A private journal to capture how you’re really feeling • Gratitude prompts that help you notice the good, even on hard days • A calm, distraction-free design made for daily reflection • Entries saved and synced securely, so your story stays yours WHY DEAR OPTIMIST Optimism isn’t about ignoring what’s hard. It’s about choosing, one day at a time, to look for what’s possible. Dear Optimist gives you a small daily ritual to build that habit — a few minutes that can change the shape of your whole day. Whether you’re working through anxiety, building a gratitude practice, or just want a kinder inner voice, Dear Optimist meets you where you are. DEAR OPTIMIST PLUS Unlock the full experience with a subscription: • Unlimited journal entries and history • The complete affirmations list Subscription options: • Monthly — $3.99/month • Annual — $39.99. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your device’s Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://dearoptimist.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dearoptimist.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pikes Peak Library at none against Dear Optimist's 2. Pikes Peak Library also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dear Optimist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pikes Peak Library asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pikes Peak Library ships an update every 6 weeks, Dear Optimist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pikes Peak Library | Dear Optimist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pikes Peak Library District | Optimistic Media LLC |
In-app purchases
Pikes Peak Library
No in-app purchases
Dear Optimist
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$34.991 Year
Questions
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