Comparison

Bonfire vs Taskland

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

Taskland

Features
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\ Now with notifications & widgets / Taskland is a curious little to-do app where you share a world of your own with the tasks you meant to accomplish. Tasks wander from place to place as their deadlines approach. Some rise into the sky when you complete them. Others return to the earth, only to sprout again in another form. And every now and then, a little AI sprout quietly suggests what you might do next. If you don't get everything done today, there's no reason to blame yourself. Life, after all, has a peculiar habit of making demands we never anticipated—keeping the cat happy, for instance, or saving the world from giant monsters. So perhaps we should worry a little less about our unfinished tasks and simply enjoy their company as they multiply. Taskland is here for you, especially if you've never quite gotten along with to-do lists. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bonfire4 screens
Taskland4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Taskland at none against Bonfire's shown. Bonfire's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Taskland sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bonfire ships an update weekly, Taskland every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bonfire versus Taskland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonfireTaskland
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB85 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperYuto OtaniPolylize

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
1 purchases

Taskland

Subscriptions1
  • Pro plan (Yearly)$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taskland free?
Taskland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bonfire or Taskland have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; Taskland does not.
Which is updated more often, Bonfire or Taskland?
Bonfire ships an update weekly, and Taskland every 5 days. Most recently, Bonfire was updated on October 29, 2026 and Taskland on October 25, 2026.

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