Comparison

Witch Diary vs Ripples

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Witch Diary

Features
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Witch Diary is a focused workspace for cosmetic and skincare makers who need to move from formula idea to repeatable production record. Witch Diary brings your formulations, calculations, ingredient inventory, and production records together in one professional workspace. Plan recipes, scale batches, track what was made, and keep a clear history of every change and run. Plan formulations - Create products and versioned formulas - Group ingredients into production phases - Store procedures and reusable production note templates - Compare formulation versions while refining a product Run production - Prepare a batch from a ready formula version - Select target batch size in mass units - Confirm labels, serial numbers, and measured ingredient amounts - Capture structured production notes, checklists, metrics, and yield - Review past production runs and generate production reports Manage ingredient inventory - Keep an ingredient library with notes - Track stored ingredient batches by serial number - Record batch quantities and expiration dates - See expiration warnings before production Export and backup - Export ingredient data to CSV - Generate PDF production reports - Back up and restore your database - Use iCloud sync to keep your data available across your devices Witch Diary is built for independent formulators, small cosmetics teams, skincare studios, and makers who want clearer records without forcing their work into a generic notes app or spreadsheet. Note: Witch Diary helps organize formulation and production records. It does not certify regulatory compliance, validate product safety, or replace professional cosmetic testing, manufacturing, or legal advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ripples

This app helps you build and maintain new habits and achieve your goals. It offers a visual calendar grid to track your progress, detailed metrics, and the ability to log specific amounts for each action. You can also add notes, use Siri shortcuts, and view your progress with widgets.

Highlights
  • Visual calendar grid progress tracking
  • Vital metrics and analytics
  • Track specific amounts and custom units
  • Notes and journal entries
  • Siri shortcuts and automation
  • Interactive widgets
Features
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Build habits with a visual tracker that makes daily progress easy to see—and easier to continue. Ripples turns every check-in into a clear, color-coded picture of your routines, goals, and consistency. SEE THE PATTERN Use flexible calendar grids to spot streaks, gaps, and trends at a glance. Organize habits into dashboards and create a view that fits your routine. TRACK MORE THAN CHECKMARKS Record simple check-ins or quantities such as pages, minutes, water, distance, money, and custom units. Add a note to any entry and review your history in the Journal. STAY CONSISTENT WITH LESS FRICTION Set multiple reminders, check in from interactive widgets, and build Shortcuts or Siri automations for the routines you repeat every day. UNDERSTAND YOUR PROGRESS See current and best streaks, consistency metrics, totals, averages, and daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly charts. Compare years to understand what changed and where you are improving. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your habits and goals remain visible only to you and sync through end-to-end encrypted iCloud. Start with one habit. Watch the pattern grow. Privacy Policy: https://www.ripples.day/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Witch Diary4 screens
Ripples4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ripples at fortnightly against Witch Diary's monthly. Witch Diary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Witch Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Ripples sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Witch Diary ships an update monthly, Ripples fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Witch Diary versus Ripples: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitch DiaryRipples
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (230 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—230 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatic OblakMykola Harmash

Bugs and requests

Witch Diary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ripples

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notifications not working reliably
  • UI bugs causing app to become unusable
  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • Pro features not unlocking after purchase
  • Lifetime purchase redemption not working

Requested features

12 requests
  • Check-in reminders/notifications
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Weekly and monthly habit tracking
  • Filtering by categories or tags
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  • Smaller board sizes for better screen visibility
  • Easier bulk check-in for past dates
  • Notes field for individual check-ins
  • Habit reordering functionality
  • Compact main menu view
  • Track amounts with custom units (e.g., pages read)
  • Square widgets

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Witch Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Witch Diary Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
5 purchases

Ripples

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Powerpack$9.99
  • Powerpack Family$17.99
  • Ripples Plus Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Witch Diary free?
Witch Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ripples free?
Ripples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Witch Diary or Ripples have ads?
Neither Witch Diary nor Ripples shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Witch Diary or Ripples?
Witch Diary ships an update monthly, and Ripples fortnightly. Most recently, Witch Diary was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ripples on October 18, 2026.

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