# Wonderful vs Guided Journal

The clearest difference is ads: Guided Journal at none against Wonderful's shown. Guided Journal also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Wonderful's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wonderful sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Guided Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wonderful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guided Journal has 67 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Wonderful's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guided Journal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wonderful ships an update every 6 weeks, Guided Journal every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wonderful | Guided Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderful-self-esteem-diary/id1501979050/reviews)** | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journal/id1527459078/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azure Mir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477251733) | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) |

## What reviewers say

### Wonderful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wonderful-self-esteem-diary/id1501979050)

This app helps you cultivate self-esteem through daily prompts, journaling, and mood tracking. Engage with a community, store memories with photos, and receive daily wisdom to start your day positively.

**Highlights:** Daily wise sayings, Self-reflection questions, Personal journaling with photos, Mood tracking calendar, Community forum, Screen lock security

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Storage(1GB) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage(3GB) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Cloud Storage(5GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $8.99 | per year |


### Guided Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journal/id1527459078)

This app provides daily prompts to encourage self-reflection and personal growth through a digital journal. Capture your thoughts, feelings, and daily accomplishments with guided questions. Upgrade for advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Daily self-reflection prompts, Guided journaling, Photo diary entries, Track feelings and accomplishments, Subscription for premium features, Auto-renewable subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wonderful free?

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

### Is Guided Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wonderful or Guided Journal?

Wonderful is rated higher. Wonderful averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Guided Journal averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do Wonderful or Guided Journal have ads?

Wonderful shows ads; Guided Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wonderful or Guided Journal?

Wonderful ships an update every 6 weeks, and Guided Journal every 3 months. Most recently, Wonderful was updated on November 3, 2026 and Guided Journal on November 3, 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.*