# Waffle vs Echo Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Echo Journal at 96% against Waffle's 46%. Echo Journal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Waffle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 26). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Echo Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Echo Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 96% of Echo Journal's.

Waffle ships an update weekly, Echo Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | Echo Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-journal-ai-voice-diary/id6480133432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [MightyByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628620905) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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


### Echo Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-journal-ai-voice-diary/id6480133432)

This AI-powered companion transforms spoken thoughts into structured journal entries. It offers voice-to-text transcription, mood tracking, and personalized AI reflections to foster self-care and goal achievement.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text journaling, AI-powered reflections, Mood and emotion tracking, Goal progress visualization, Multimedia memory timelines, Smart search functionality, Daily journaling reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access - $2.99 | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access - $29.99 | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗣️ Voice-to-text journaling for busy individuals
- 🗓️ Detailed monthly and yearly summaries with insights
- 📸 Ability to add photos to entries
- 🔍 Powerful search functionality to find past entries
- 💪 Helps with personal growth and positive intelligence


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is Echo Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waffle or Echo Journal?

Echo Journal is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Echo Journal averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Waffle or Echo Journal have ads?

Echo Journal shows ads; Waffle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Waffle or Echo Journal?

Waffle ships an update weekly, and Echo Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waffle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Echo Journal on October 24, 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.*