JOJI vs PocketPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JOJI
This app encourages global connection through synchronized breathing exercises. Participants record a 10-second breath to inspire others, fostering a collective movement of loving awareness. Track global participation and see how many people are breathing together.
- Synchronized global breathing exercises
- Record 10-second breathing sequences
- Inspire others with your breath
- Track global participation
- View breathing participants by country
- Promotes loving awareness
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JOJI = Joy Of Joining In. JOJI-One is a grand experiment in global consciousness. Slowing down to take a breath of loving intention is the surest way to calm one's nervous system. JOJI-One takes that notion and expands it across the globe. Each participant records a 10 second breathing sequence that goes out to inspire others to do the same. Over time, millions of beautiful humans will begin to engage in a synchronized Joy Of Joining In - Breath-Giving Movement of Loving Awareness. You'll be able to see how many people are breathing together and from each country of origin.
PocketPal
Start your day with positivity and inspiration. Select unique character companions to receive daily affirmations, motivational quotes, and personalized messages. Track your progress and enhance your mental wellness with encouraging notifications.
- Select character companions
- Daily affirmations
- Motivational quotes
- Personalized messages
- Progress tracking
- Uplifting notifications
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Welcome to Motivation Buddy, the app to kickstart your day with fun, excitement, and positivity! Choose your favorite character companions - from the cool Chill Shiba to the brave Draco the Dragon - and receive daily affirmations, motivational quotes, and messages that keep you inspired and motivated all day long. Features: • Select Your Buddies: Choose from a variety of fun characters, each with a unique personality and style. • Motivation & Daily Quotes: Set your preferred times to receive uplifting messages throughout the day. • Personalized Quotes: Enjoy motivation and daily affirmations tailored to your preferences and mood. • Make Progress: Stay motivated and watch your positivity grow over time with encouraging notifications. Meet the Characters: • Buddy the Chill Shiba: Always keeping you anchored and relaxed, no matter the storm. • Zen Slothie: Brings calm and peace, helping you find your inner zen. • Cuddles the Winky Bear: Showers you with love and affirmation, making every day brighter. • Rex the Sunny Fox: Makes every moment an exciting escapade. Fun is his middle name! • Draco the Dragon: Inspires you to unleash your inner warrior. Together, you're unstoppable! • Master Li: Shares ancient wisdom to guide your journey to success and greatness. • Papa G: Always has the right words to support you through ups and downs. • Champ: Pushes you to tackle challenges with strength and grit. Join us and find a source of daily motivation and affirmations with Motivation Buddy. Let your chosen character companions help you achieve your goals with fun and inspiring quotes. Enhance your daily routine with a blend of encouragement, personal growth, and mental wellness. Links to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use can be found here: https://social-social-apps.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-fa3912f870ac44a58aed8b4e8c30e51f https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
JOJI and PocketPal both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of JOJI's written reviews are positive against 60% of PocketPal's. JOJI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). PocketPal's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PocketPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. JOJI asks for nothing beyond the download.
JOJI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketPal has 71 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of JOJI's written reviews are positive against 60% of PocketPal's.
JOJI ships an update weekly, PocketPal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JOJI | PocketPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | 4.6 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edith Osborne | Ergodic Technologies Bilisim Limited Sirketi |
Customer experience
JOJI
PocketPal
In-app purchases
JOJI
No in-app purchases
PocketPal
- Motivation Buddy Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Motivation Buddy Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Motivation Buddy Lifetime$19.99
