Comparison

Bonfire vs Refri

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

Refri

Features
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Refri 是一款為主打「稍後再看」與生活規劃而生的質感收納工具。我們將你在網路上看到的碎片化資訊,化為井然有序的靈感庫。 不論是 IG 上的隱藏版咖啡廳、TikTok 上的獨家食譜,還是 Safari 裡的深度好文,只需透過系統的分享按鈕,就能俐落地將美好事物收進你的專屬冰箱中,隨時保鮮、隨時取用。 核心功能: 跨平台一鍵導入: 透過 iOS 分享面板,無縫將各大社群與網頁連結收納至 App 中,並自動擷取重點資訊。 極簡秩序的筆記: 乾淨、無干擾的分類介面,讓你自由建立待讀書單、健身計畫或購物清單。

Screenshots

Bonfire4 screens
Refri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Refri at none against Bonfire's 11. Refri also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bonfire's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. Refri asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bonfire versus Refri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonfireRefri
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYuto OtaniBobby Wang

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

Refri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bonfire free?
Bonfire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refri free?
Refri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bonfire or Refri have ads?
Bonfire shows ads; Refri does not.

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