# DailyBean vs Progress Grid Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Progress Grid Tracker at none against DailyBean's shown. DailyBean's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Progress Grid Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | DailyBean | Progress Grid Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **71K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BlueSignum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553223830) | [Hugo Andrada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872157882) |

## 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


### Progress Grid Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-grid-tracker/id6794578510)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoalGrid Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| GoalGrid Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| GoalGrid Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DailyBean free?

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

### Is Progress Grid Tracker free?

Progress Grid Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DailyBean or Progress Grid Tracker have ads?

DailyBean shows ads; Progress Grid Tracker 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.*