# Twig vs Waffle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Waffle at every 4 days against Twig's every 5 weeks. Waffle also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 535) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Twig's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 47%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Waffle sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Twig against 4.6 for Waffle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 10K ratings behind it against 535, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Twig's written reviews are positive against 47% of Waffle's.

Twig ships an update every 5 weeks, Waffle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twig | Waffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twig-journal-for-couples/id1453545808/reviews) | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 535 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#181** |
| Size | 134 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trent Guillory](https://appshunter.io/developer/826186488) | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) |

## What reviewers say

### Twig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twig-journal-for-couples/id1453545808)

A private digital journal for couples to document shared memories. Upload photos and add personal notes to create a lasting record of special moments, exclusively for the two of you. It's designed to be an easy and accessible way to preserve your relationship's history.

**Highlights:** Shared digital journal, Private memory keeping, Photo uploads, Personal notes for each memory, Easy to document moments

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twig Plus 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Twig Plus 1 Year | $23.99 | per year |
| Twig Plus Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly
- 💡 Simple and direct
- 🚀 Preserve memories
- 🚀 Precious memories shared easily
- 💡 Great concept and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and sync issues
- 🐛 No way to delete account
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Shared journal not updating
- 🐛 Not intuitive to use

**Reported bugs**

- Shared journal not syncing
- Subscription not working as expected
- Crashes and data loss
- Unable to add partner

**Requested features**

- Add automatic draft saving
- Add calendar view
- Allow video uploads
- Add ability to organize photos
- Add interactive activities


### Waffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates shared journaling for couples, families, and friends to deepen connections. Users can share daily updates, photos, and videos, and answer prompts to get to know each other better. It offers a private space to document memories and strengthen relationships.

**Highlights:** Shared journaling for groups, Photo and video sharing, Daily prompts to foster connection, Customizable journal covers, Private and secure entries, Relationship strengthening tool

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waffle Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $49.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $74.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $74.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $89.99 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus Journals | $129.00 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $199.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Excellent for shared journaling with friends/family
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface
- 🤝 Helps strengthen long-distance relationships
- 📝 Convenient way to record daily thoughts and memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family/group journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/control over shared journals
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🗓️ Inability to backdate journal entries
- 📢 Lack of notification/comment features for shared journals

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open old journal entries
- Issues with uploading and viewing photos/videos
- Inability to create new journals or add collaborators

**Requested features**

- Add ability to comment on journal entries
- Implement a more flexible pricing structure (e.g., monthly option)
- Allow customization of journal covers and layouts
- Improve stability and fix reported bugs
- Add time zone support for shared journals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twig free?

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

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Twig or Waffle?

Twig and Waffle are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 535 and 10K ratings respectively.

### Do Twig or Waffle have ads?

Neither Twig nor Waffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twig or Waffle?

Twig ships an update every 5 weeks, and Waffle every 4 days. Most recently, Twig was updated on September 24, 2026 and Waffle on September 25, 2026.

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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.*