# Bonfire vs Luna diary

The clearest difference is rating: Bonfire at 4.8 against Luna diary's 4.6. Bonfire also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16). Luna diary's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 6) and review sentiment (64% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bonfire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Luna diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bonfire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luna diary has 96 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Bonfire's written reviews are positive against 64% of Luna diary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bonfire ships an update weekly, Luna diary every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bonfire | Luna diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-anonymous-cozy-diary/id1536070416/reviews)** | [4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-diary/id1536708339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuto Otani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536070418) | [Cachalot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536708341) |

## What reviewers say

### Bonfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-anonymous-cozy-diary/id1536070416)

This app offers a private space to journal your thoughts anonymously, accompanied by soothing campfire sounds and ambient visuals. It provides a calm environment for self-reflection, stress relief, and building a journaling habit without the pressures of social media.

**Highlights:** Anonymous and safe journaling, Empathy button for connection, Soothing campfire sounds, Customizable background themes, Daily missions and rewards, Optional premium features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonfire Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Bonfire Premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Support  Coffee | $1.49 | one-time |
| Premium plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support  Firewood | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support  Lantern | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium plan | $11.99 | one-time |
| Support  Sleeping Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support  Tent | $49.99 | one-time |
| Support  Rent Out the Campsite | $99.99 | one-time |


### Luna diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-diary/id1536708339)

Record your thoughts and emotions alongside moon phases to foster self-awareness. This app offers a calming sanctuary for daily reflections, gratitude journaling, and mood tracking with customizable themes and visual growth tracking.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with moon phases, Gratitude journaling, Customizable themes, Visual emotional growth tracking, Motivational Glass Cards, Monthly insights and reflection, Secure passcode lock

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bonfire free?

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

### Is Luna diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bonfire or Luna diary?

Bonfire is rated higher. Bonfire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Luna diary averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.

### Do Bonfire or Luna diary have ads?

Both Bonfire and Luna diary show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bonfire or Luna diary?

Bonfire ships an update weekly, and Luna diary every 9 days. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on November 7, 2026 and Luna diary on November 7, 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.*