Comparison

Monologue vs SimpleHabit

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

Head to head
About

Monologue

A minimalist journaling app for private reflection. It offers secure cloud synchronization, powerful search, and versatile data export options to preserve your thoughts and memories across devices.

Highlights
  • Minimalist writing interface
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Text search functionality
  • Multiple data export formats (txt, md, pdf, json)
  • Touch ID/Face ID privacy protection
  • Image export of text
  • Customizable font settings
Features
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A private space for your thoughts, in words and in your own voice. Monologue keeps the focus on personal expression. Save the small moments, passing ideas and feelings you would rather keep to yourself. Write when a thought arrives, or record the voice and emotion behind it. Come back later to read or listen again. FEATURES [Write and search] Create and edit personal notes. Search the text of all your written records to find a thought you remember. [Archive and revisit] Browse notes by year and month, see record counts, search within a month and filter with the calendar. Sort from newest to oldest or the other way around. [Export and import notes] Export a date range as TXT, Markdown, PDF or JSON. JSON note backups exported by the current version can be imported again. Review a validated preview before importing; duplicate records are skipped and existing notes are not overwritten. [Voice recording] Record, pause, resume and listen before saving. Edit your recording’s title. During playback, view the waveform, seek to a moment, skip 15 seconds forward or back, and choose speeds from 0.5x to 2x. Recording pauses when you leave the app. [Organize and export audio] Browse recent recordings by date, archive by year and month, search titles and filter dates. Export one recording, a selection or your entire library as M4A files, or a ZIP organized by year and month, for safekeeping or sharing. [Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets] Rediscover a random note from your past. Choose medium or large Home Screen widgets, or a rectangular Lock Screen excerpt. Switch to another note on the Home Screen and tap the text to open the original. [iCloud note sync — membership] Sync written records between devices using the same Apple Account. Restore notes already synced to iCloud after changing phones or reinstalling the app. [Face ID / Touch ID app lock — membership] Require the biometric authentication supported by your device to enter the app and access your notes and recordings. [Notes as images] Turn written records into images and save them to Photos, ready to keep or share. [Your reading preferences] Choose from built-in fonts, adjust the number of preview lines in the list and follow the system's light or dark appearance. [Batch management] Touch and hold a record or use the More menu to select and delete multiple notes or recordings. When iCloud note sync is enabled, deleting notes also syncs those deletions to iCloud. Check your selection before deleting. MEMBERSHIP iCloud note sync and the Face ID / Touch ID app lock require a one-time in-app purchase. There is no automatic renewal. DATA AND PRIVACY Voice recording is enabled by default. Hide its tab in Settings; saved recordings remain available when you turn it back on. Audio is stored only on this device. It is not synced with iCloud or included in system device backups. Export important recordings yourself; deleting the app deletes local audio. JSON backup and import are for written notes. Exported audio is for safekeeping and playback outside the app; audio reimport is not currently supported. Widgets display random past notes on the Home Screen or Lock Screen. The app lock does not hide widget text. If your notes contain text you do not want others to see, do not add widgets, or remove those already added. A world of your own. Words for yourself, and a voice you can return to.

About

SimpleHabit

This app offers a flexible approach to habit formation, adapting to your motivation levels and life's variables. It supports various habit strategies, including traditional, micro, and elastic habits, to help you track progress effectively.

Highlights
  • Elastic Habits strategy
  • Supports multiple habit types
  • Unlimited habits (premium)
  • Unlimited progress tracking (premium)
  • Passcode protection (premium)
  • Data backup (premium)
Features
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In the process of forming habits, most strategies demand our full commitment in any situation, pursuing predefined goals. However, life is full of variables, and motivation fluctuates. We cannot guarantee the timely achievement of goals every day in different situations and states. This is where "SmartHabit" stand out. We advocate for a smarter, more flexible habit strategy – Elastic Habits. This strategy adapts to your needs in different states, providing you with the most suitable action choices. The habit system of "SmartHabit" supports various types. Whether you choose traditional habit strategies, Mini/Tiny/Micro Habits, or the more efficient and flexible Elastic Habits, we can help you easily track the path to forming habits. 【Premium】 • Unlimited habits • Unlimited progress • Passcode protection • Data backup • All future new features 【Pricing】 We offer 3 premium options: 1. Monthly - $0.99 2. Yearly - $3.99 3. Lifetime - $9.99 Please note: - Prices may vary by region. - Subscription services will be charged through the payment method associated with your iTunes account. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. - Current subscriptions cannot be canceled after activation. - After purchase, you can manage subscriptions in your account settings. - Any unused free trial period expires immediately upon the user's purchase of the subscription service. --- Privacy Policy: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://habit.jinjian.tech/terms/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Monologue4 screens
SimpleHabit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SimpleHabit at 3 against Monologue's 1. SimpleHabit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Monologue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpleHabit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monologue ships an update every 2 months, SimpleHabit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monologue versus SimpleHabit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonologueSimpleHabit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer书旗 莫WU BINGRU

Customer experience

Monologue

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SimpleHabit

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Monologue

One-time1
  • VIP$1.99
3 purchases

SimpleHabit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Monologue free?
Monologue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleHabit free?
SimpleHabit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monologue or SimpleHabit have ads?
Neither Monologue nor SimpleHabit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monologue or SimpleHabit?
Monologue ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleHabit every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monologue was updated on October 16, 2026 and SimpleHabit on October 19, 2026.

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