Comparison

Bonfire vs minspirits

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

Head to head
About

Bonfire

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
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Loved by over 120,000 people — tired of social media? Gather around the Bonfire. ■ What is Bonfire? Bonfire is an anonymous diary app where you can write your thoughts while listening to soothing campfire sounds. No names, no profile pictures, and no comment sections. There is only an "empathy" button. From happy moments to difficult days, gently record your feelings by the campfire. ■ Perfect for you if... You're tired of social media You want to build a journaling habit You want to be heard without needing replies You want to relax before bed You tend to bottle up stress You want a safe, anonymous place to write ■ Key Features Anonymous & Safe No registration required. Start right away without an account. Choose to make your entries public or private. Connect Through Empathy No comments — just an empathy button. Express your feelings with over 18 reaction icons. Soothing Campfire Sounds Realistic campfire audio and beautiful background music gently create a relaxing atmosphere. The ambiance automatically changes between day and night. Beautiful Camp Backgrounds Choose from over 18 stunning background themes: Mt. Fuji, aurora, cherry blossoms, starry skies, lakeside, and more. Daily Missions Complete daily missions and collect firewood points. ■ Premium Features Ad-free experience No character limit All background themes unlocked Calendar view Diary editing Block specific words AI filter that automatically hides negative entries All background music unlocked Passcode lock ■ Supported Languages Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese ■ Contact Us Feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app Settings. Terms of Use: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/privacy/

About

minspirits

Features
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Express. Inspire. Connect. Capture your journey and support your life's direction with minspirits—the journaling and personal growth community. The place where your story inspires and is inspired by others. Whether you're journaling privately or sharing your experiences with friends and our supportive community, minspirits helps you: - Capture Memories: Document important moments and enrich them with photos, audio, and videos. - Express Yourself: Use voice-to-text and image extraction to effortlessly record your thoughts. - Set Goals: Define SMARTer goals and break them down into achievable steps. - Track Moods: Monitor your emotions over time for deeper self-awareness. - Reflect on Life's Lessons: Document what you've learned and share wisdom with others. - Connect with Community: Engage with like-minded individuals who inspire and support you. - Meet Spirit AI our AI Assistant to help you write, set goals and will answer questions about you and your diaries. - Maintain Privacy: Control who sees your entries with customizable privacy settings. Key Features: - Multiple Journals: Create separate journals for different aspects of your life. - Inspirational Prompts: Overcome writer's block with creative suggestions. - CoDiary: Collaborate with friends or family in shared journals. - Customizable Views: Explore entries in list, calendar, gallery, or map views. - Advanced Filters: Find specific entries using tags and dates. - Positive Social Network: Like, comment, and share in a supportive environment. - Direct Messaging: Communicate privately with any community member. - Export Options: Turn your journals into personalized books. - AI Assistant: Get help from the assistant to help you set and review goals. (And more AI features coming soon). - Reminders: Set alarms to remind you to write. - Guided journals: Anxiety, gratitude, untangle a thought, difficult day and more! Don't wait any longer! Join our community and start your journey today. Minspirits is free with limits (quite generous limits we think :) ), to increase those limits you can subscribe and become a supporter. - Subscription name: Minspirits supporter subscription. - Length: Yearly Subscription, auto-renewing. Cancel anytime. - Price: €28.49 per year. - Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy policy: https://app.minspirits.com/info/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bonfire4 screens
minspirits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: minspirits at none against Bonfire's shown. Bonfire's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Bonfire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and minspirits sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonfire ships an update weekly, minspirits every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bonfire versus minspirits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonfireminspirits
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperYuto OtaniJAVIER ALONSO ANDRES

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bonfire

Subscriptions2
  • Bonfire Premium$1.991 Month
  • Bonfire Premium$22.991 Year
One-time8
  • [Support] Coffee$1.49
  • Premium plan$4.99
  • [Support] Firewood$4.99
Show 5 more
  • [Support] Lantern$9.99
  • Premium plan$11.99
  • [Support] Sleeping Bag$19.99
  • [Support] Tent$49.99
  • [Support] Rent Out the Campsite$99.99
1 purchases

minspirits

Subscriptions1
  • Minspirits Supporter$29.491 Year

Questions

Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is minspirits free?
minspirits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bonfire or minspirits have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; minspirits does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonfire or minspirits?
Bonfire ships an update weekly, and minspirits every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on November 11, 2026 and minspirits on November 8, 2026.

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