# Waffle vs TelepathyWatch

Waffle and TelepathyWatch both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TelepathyWatch's written reviews are positive against 45% of Waffle's. TelepathyWatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Waffle's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. TelepathyWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Waffle against 4.5 for TelepathyWatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 100% of TelepathyWatch's.

Waffle ships an update weekly, TelepathyWatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | TelepathyWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepathywatch-lamp/id6514312809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Deepak Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657147018) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates connection and deeper understanding between partners, family, and friends through shared daily journaling. It offers prompts, photo/video sharing, and aesthetic journal covers to strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.

**Highlights:** Shared daily journaling, Daily prompts for connection, Photo and video sharing, Aesthetic journal covers, Group journaling, Relationship strengthening

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waffle Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Plus Journal | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus Journals | $129.00 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $199.99 | per year |

**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


### TelepathyWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telepathywatch-lamp/id6514312809)

Communicate with loved ones using colored light signals sent from your Apple Watch. Assign meanings to colors to express emotions without words and receive notifications when someone misses you, fostering connection across distances.

**Highlights:** Send colors from Apple Watch, Assign meanings to colors, Receive 'miss you' notifications, Connect with loved ones remotely, Non-verbal communication

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is TelepathyWatch free?

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

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

Waffle is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while TelepathyWatch averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Waffle or TelepathyWatch have ads?

Neither Waffle nor TelepathyWatch shows ads.

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

Waffle ships an update weekly, and TelepathyWatch fortnightly. Most recently, Waffle was updated on November 11, 2026 and TelepathyWatch on October 30, 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.*