# MinDone vs DrawerJournal

MinDone and DrawerJournal both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of DrawerJournal's written reviews are positive against 50% of MinDone's. DrawerJournal also leads on ratings volume (74 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MinDone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DrawerJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MinDone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrawerJournal has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MinDone's written reviews are positive against 88% of DrawerJournal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MinDone ships an update every 11 days, DrawerJournal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MinDone | DrawerJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindone-declutter-together/id1536540942/reviews)** | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawerjournal-private-diary/id1553585038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takahiro Ichiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499488871) | [ToastPlanet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437803152) |

## What reviewers say

### MinDone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindone-declutter-together/id1536540942)

This app helps you build a habit of decluttering and letting go, one item at a time, with the support of a community. It encourages small, consistent steps towards a simpler, more organized life, allowing you to release physical clutter, bad habits, and worries.

**Highlights:** Build decluttering habits with community support, Post one item let go of daily, Track progress automatically, Set monthly decluttering goals, Release physical and mental clutter, Safe and supportive community space

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム会員（月額） | $5.99 | per month |
| プレミアム会員（３ヶ月） | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| プレミアム会員（年次） | $29.99 | per year |


### DrawerJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawerjournal-private-diary/id1553585038)

This app allows you to easily record daily events and thoughts in a timeline format. You can add text, photos, and audio recordings, and organize entries with tags. It offers a secure, offline space for your private memories.

**Highlights:** Chronological notes with photos and audio, Organize entries with labels/tags, Voice recording for immersive memories, Secure app lock with biometric authentication, Keyword search functionality, Offline data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrawerJournal Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| DrawerJournal Premium Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| DrawerJournal One-Time | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🗓️ Convenient timeline-based journaling
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 🖼️ Ability to add photos
- 🏷️ Useful tagging and search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 No cross-device sync or cloud backup
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Concerns about aggressive monetization through ads and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or data loss when editing entries
- Background music playback issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to add videos or audio recordings
- Cloud sync and backup across devices
- More customization options for fonts, colors, and layouts
- Thread-like functionality to connect related entries
- Improved image handling and editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MinDone free?

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

### Is DrawerJournal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MinDone or DrawerJournal?

MinDone is rated higher. MinDone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DrawerJournal averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do MinDone or DrawerJournal have ads?

Both MinDone and DrawerJournal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MinDone or DrawerJournal?

MinDone ships an update every 11 days, and DrawerJournal every 4 days. Most recently, MinDone was updated on September 19, 2026 and DrawerJournal on September 25, 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.*