# Waffle vs AyaGuide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AyaGuide at 100% against Waffle's 46%. Waffle's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and AyaGuide sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waffle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 100% of AyaGuide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Waffle ships an update weekly, AyaGuide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | AyaGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayaguide/id6742863337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Integrated AI Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788983936) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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


### AyaGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ayaguide/id6742863337)

This app helps you understand your inner world and transform your life from reactive to intentional. It offers personalized guidance from real experts, covering emotional well-being, self-knowledge, and life direction. Designed for personal growth and deeper self-understanding.

**Highlights:** Personalized inner world mapping, Expert-built programs, AI-driven personalization, 150+ coaching modalities, Emotional & psychological well-being, Self-knowledge and mindfulness, Life direction and purpose guidance

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AyaGuide | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Aya Essential (Monthly) | $29.99 | per month |
| Aya Essential (Annual) | $299.00 | per year |
| Finding Happiness in 21 Days | $59.99 | one-time |
| 28-day Self Love Program | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is AyaGuide free?

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

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

Waffle is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while AyaGuide averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Waffle or AyaGuide have ads?

Neither Waffle nor AyaGuide shows ads.

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

Waffle ships an update weekly, and AyaGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Waffle was updated on October 25, 2026 and AyaGuide on October 25, 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.*