# Waffle vs Aligned

The clearest difference is rating: Aligned at 5.0 against Waffle's 4.6. Waffle's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). 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 Aligned sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aligned holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Waffle ships an update every 4 days, Aligned every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | Aligned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligned-plan-with-purpose/id6762861721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Ineffable Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889243682) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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


### Aligned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aligned-plan-with-purpose/id6762861721)

This app helps you organize your daily life, from school and work to personal goals and habits. It offers a clean, simple space to stay focused and intentional, making planning feel effortless. Features include task management, habit tracking, and shared lists for partners.

**Highlights:** Intuitive daily planner, Assignment and deadline tracking, Work hour logging, Bible reading checklists, Task breakdown and completion, Grocery list creation, Water intake tracking, Fitness goal setting, Partner sharing for lists and calendar

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is Aligned free?

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

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

Aligned is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Aligned averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Waffle or Aligned have ads?

Neither Waffle nor Aligned shows ads.

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

Waffle ships an update every 4 days, and Aligned every 5 days. Most recently, Waffle was updated on October 14, 2026 and Aligned on September 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*