Comparison

Session vs Stickers For Journal

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

Head to head
About

Session

A private messenger focused on user data protection through a decentralized network. It offers secure, end-to-end encrypted communication without requiring personal information for account creation. Enjoy private group chats and secure file sharing with no ads or trackers.

Highlights
  • Fully private account creation
  • Decentralized server network
  • No metadata logging
  • IP address protection
  • End-to-end encrypted group chats
  • Secure attachments
Features
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Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely safe. No trackers, no leaks — send messages, not metadata. • Fully private account creation: No phone number or email needed to create an Account ID • Decentralized server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure • No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata • IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data • Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people • Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections • Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech and free as in free of ads and trackers. It is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-ios Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Session Terms of Service: https://getsession.org/terms-of-service

About

Stickers For Journal

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Create the perfect spread with Stickers For Journal! Designed for digital planners, scrapbooking lovers, and aesthetic souls. Decorate your notes and messages with beautiful, realistic stationery elements. **Pack Includes 35+ Stickers:** * Washi Tape & Masking Tape * Vintage Paper & Sticky Notes * Dried Flowers & Botanicals * Polaroid Frames & Wax Seals * 'To-Do' & 'Goals' Text Graphics Start journaling your life. Download now!

Screenshots

Session4 screens
Stickers For Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Session at Free against Stickers For Journal's $0.99. Session also leads on chart position (#94 vs unranked). Stickers For Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Session is free to download; Stickers For Journal costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Session versus Stickers For Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionStickers For Journal
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#94 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Loki Projectbobo pei

Bugs and requests

Session

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages not syncing across devices
  • Inability to join or view group chats
  • Attachments and media not loading properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice and video calling
  • Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
  • Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
  • Improve group chat functionality
  • Add support for multiple accounts/identities

Stickers For Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Session

No in-app purchases

None

Stickers For Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickers For Journal free?
Stickers For Journal costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Session or Stickers For Journal have ads?
Neither Session nor Stickers For Journal shows ads.

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