# Calm Urge vs DayNote

The clearest difference is ads: DayNote at none against Calm Urge's shown. DayNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Calm Urge's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calm Urge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calm Urge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calm Urge has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Calm Urge's written reviews are positive against 50% of DayNote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calm Urge | DayNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 142 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shining Muffin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446193687) | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) |

## What reviewers say

### Calm Urge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-urge-self-harm-tracker/id1551984419)

This app provides tools and activities to help users resist self-harm urges. Track emotions, identify patterns, and utilize calming exercises like breathing techniques and music to manage feelings and stay in control. Secure your data with a password and access emergency contacts for support.

**Highlights:** Emotion and worry tracking, Identify emotional patterns, Develop coping mechanisms, Calming activities (breathing, music, drawing), Password protection for privacy, Communication card for expressing feelings, Emergency contact integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for self-harm recovery
- 🚀 Lots of free features
- 🔒 Password protection for privacy
- 💡 Variety of calming activities
- 👍 Tracks progress and mood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or won't open
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔍 Concerns about parents accessing app
- 🔍 Ads can be poorly timed
- 🔍 Limited emotion tracking options

**Reported bugs**

- Forgot password feature not working
- Inconsistent app performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add milestones/achievements tracking
- Improve sound/audio functionality
- Allow customizing mood/emotion options
- Provide more free access to analytics


### DayNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903)

This guided journaling app prompts users with four daily questions to encourage reflection on learning, achievements, positive experiences, and areas for improvement. It helps users build a personal knowledge base for growth by recording thoughts and memories over time.

**Highlights:** Four daily reflection questions, Guided journaling prompts, Personal growth tracking, Memory collection, Learning and achievement logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayNote Premium (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| DayNote Premium (1 Year) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calm Urge free?

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

### Is DayNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calm Urge or DayNote?

Calm Urge is rated higher. Calm Urge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while DayNote averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Calm Urge or DayNote have ads?

Calm Urge shows ads; DayNote does not.

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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.*