# Waffle vs Bram

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bram at 100% against Waffle's 45%. Bram also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Waffle's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Bram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bram holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bram's.

Waffle ships an update weekly, Bram every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | Bram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bram-confidence-coach/id6782482116/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Mike Van Amburg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509585384) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### Bram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bram-confidence-coach/id6782482116)

This app acts as a personal coach to help you build social confidence by breaking down overwhelming situations into small, manageable actions. It provides specific advice, suggested words, and exit strategies for real-life social scenarios, adapting to your pace and preferences without pressure.

**Highlights:** Personalized confidence coaching, Small, actionable steps for social situations, Exact words to use when you freeze, Safe ways to exit or reduce social pressure, Private tracking of attempts and progress, Adaptive support based on your pace

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bram Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is Bram free?

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

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

Bram is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Bram averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Waffle or Bram have ads?

Neither Waffle nor Bram shows ads.

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

Waffle ships an update weekly, and Bram every 2 days. Most recently, Waffle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bram 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.*