# DailyBean vs Tapling

The clearest difference is rating: DailyBean at 4.8 against Tapling's 4.3. DailyBean also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (71K vs 15). Tapling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 32) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tapling asks for nothing beyond the download.

DailyBean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyBean has 71K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of DailyBean's written reviews are positive against 73% of Tapling's.

DailyBean ships an update weekly, Tapling every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DailyBean | Tapling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828/reviews)** | [4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapling-type-with-bongo-cat/id6756097345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 215 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlueSignum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553223830) | [Benno Kohrs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858491109) |

## What reviewers say

### DailyBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828)

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

**Highlights:** Record in seconds, Fully customizable icons and blocks, Decorate with themes, Personal analysis reports, Sync health data, Record special moments

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass (Limited) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| KittyBean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cactus Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planet Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Picnic Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Leaves Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Moon Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Clovers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Clovers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for journaling and mood tracking
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Easy to use and quick to record daily entries
- 📊 Helpful data insights and analytics
- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required for full features
- 🗓️ Limited data history without premium
- 🚫 Inability to customize/add new categories
- 📂 No option to export data
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality in journal entries

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Issues with uploading photos after extended use

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom categories and icons
- Option to record multiple moods per day
- Yearly/monthly review and analytics features
- Data export and backup functionality
- Text search within journal entries


### Tapling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapling-type-with-bongo-cat/id6756097345)

This app adds a charming virtual companion to your keyboard's suggestion bar that taps along as you type. Earn cosmetic items for your companion by simply typing, with all progress saved locally on your device. Customize its appearance and choose a job that suits your typing style.

**Highlights:** Keyboard suggestion bar companion, Earn cosmetic items by typing, Customizable companion appearance, Typing-based job system, Privacy-focused, local data storage, Open source

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DailyBean free?

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

### Is Tapling free?

Tapling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DailyBean or Tapling?

DailyBean is rated higher. DailyBean averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71K ratings, while Tapling averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do DailyBean or Tapling have ads?

DailyBean shows ads; Tapling does not.

### Which is updated more often, DailyBean or Tapling?

DailyBean ships an update weekly, and Tapling every 3 months. Most recently, DailyBean was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tapling on October 24, 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.*