# Waffle vs KindLetters

Waffle and KindLetters both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of KindLetters's written reviews are positive against 47% of Waffle's. KindLetters also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). Waffle's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 24) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. KindLetters asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Waffle against 4.6 for KindLetters. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 10K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 83% of KindLetters's.

Waffle ships an update every 4 days, KindLetters weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | KindLetters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) | [4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindletters/id6504372536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Journey Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563532998) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### KindLetters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindletters/id6504372536)

This app fosters a supportive community where users can share stories and send letters of encouragement. It offers a safe, judgment-free space for personal growth and finding inspiration through shared experiences. Connect with others and contribute to a kinder, more supportive world.

**Highlights:** Supportive community connection, Receive and share encouragement letters, Safe, judgment-free space, Personal growth through shared stories, Anonymous posting option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is KindLetters free?

KindLetters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Waffle or KindLetters?

Waffle and KindLetters are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 24 ratings respectively.

### Do Waffle or KindLetters have ads?

Neither Waffle nor KindLetters shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waffle or KindLetters?

Waffle ships an update every 4 days, and KindLetters weekly. Most recently, Waffle was updated on September 26, 2026 and KindLetters on September 11, 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.*