# Simple Short Diary vs Still Monk

The clearest difference is ads: Still Monk at none against Simple Short Diary's shown. Still Monk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Simple Short Diary's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Short Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Still Monk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Still Monk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Short Diary has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Short Diary | Still Monk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-short-diary/id1506363607/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-monk/id6792584312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 504 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Henrique Bersani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384634153) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Short Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-short-diary/id1506363607)

A straightforward journaling app that encourages brief daily entries using single words and icons. It aims to make recording your day easy and sustainable, serving as a companion to enrich your experiences.

**Highlights:** Single-word daily entries, Icon-based recording, Easy and quick to use, Enriches daily life, Sustainable journaling habit

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | per month |


### Still Monk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/still-monk/id6792584312)

This app offers guided meditations and breathing exercises to help users find calm, focus, and relaxation. Explore sessions for sleep, stress relief, and kindness in a serene, nature-inspired environment.

**Highlights:** Guided meditation sessions, Breathing exercises, Categories for Calm, Sleep, Focus, Stress, Kindness, Nature sounds, Counting Sheep breathing exercise, Designed for daily use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Short Diary free?

Simple Short Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Still Monk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Short Diary or Still Monk?

Still Monk is rated higher. Simple Short Diary averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Still Monk averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simple Short Diary or Still Monk have ads?

Simple Short Diary shows ads; Still Monk does not.

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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.*