Comparison

Bonfire vs BabeMo

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

BabeMo

Features
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BabeMo(ベビモ)は、授乳・ミルク・おむつ・睡眠をシンプルに記録し、「最後にいつ?どれくらい?」がすぐ分かる育児記録アプリです。 夫婦で同じログを共有できるので、夜間対応やお世話の交代もスムーズに進められます。 こんな方におすすめ ・育児記録をできるだけシンプルに続けたい ・授乳やおむつ替えのタイミングをすぐ確認したい ・夫婦で同じ記録を見ながら育児を分担したい ・寝不足でも迷わず入力できるアプリを探している 主な機能 ・授乳/ミルク/おむつ/睡眠をすばやく記録 ・夫婦や家族で同じ赤ちゃんの記録を共有 ・タイムラインで1日の流れを見やすく確認 ・統計で睡眠や授乳の傾向をふりかえり ・迷わないシンプル設計で毎日続けやすい 毎日の育児を少しでもラクにしたいときに。 BabeMoで、赤ちゃんの記録を無理なく続けてみませんか。

Screenshots

Bonfire4 screens
BabeMo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BabeMo at none against Bonfire's 11. BabeMo also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bonfire's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BabeMo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonfire ships an update weekly, BabeMo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bonfire versus BabeMo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonfireBabeMo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYuto OtaniTomo Shimizu

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bonfire

Subscriptions2
  • Bonfire Premium$1.991 Month
  • Bonfire Premium$22.991 Year
One-time9
  • [Support] Coffee$1.49
  • Premium plan$4.99
  • [Support] Firewood$4.99
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  • Premium plan$7.99
  • [Support] Lantern$9.99
  • Premium plan$11.99
  • [Support] Sleeping Bag$19.99
  • [Support] Tent$49.99
  • [Support] Rent Out the Campsite$99.99
None

BabeMo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BabeMo free?
BabeMo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bonfire or BabeMo have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; BabeMo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonfire or BabeMo?
Bonfire ships an update weekly, and BabeMo every 5 days. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on October 24, 2026 and BabeMo on October 7, 2026.

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