Comparison

Daily Journal Log, Private vs SyncHive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Daily Journal Log, Private

This app offers AI-powered journaling with features like chat feedback, voice summaries, and pattern analysis. It allows for unlimited notes, photo attachments, and secure, private storage with optional iCloud sync. Build consistent habits with reminders and explore your writing patterns with insightful analytics.

Highlights
  • AI chat and voice feedback
  • Unlimited notes and journal entries
  • Photo attachments
  • AI scanning for instant entries
  • Search and organization
  • Gratitude, goals, and reflection templates
  • Privacy-focused with no account required
Features
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Feeltracker: 4.8 stars with 23K+ ratings • 800K+ downloads • 250K+ users/year • 5M+ saves/year • 96% satisfaction Journal with AI chat, hands-free voice conversations, and on-device intelligence that help you reflect deeper. Daily Journal combines effortless note-taking with intelligent AI that analyzes your entries and offers personalized insights—transforming daily journaling into meaningful self-discovery. Whether you're seeking clarity, documenting life, or practicing gratitude, get AI-powered guidance that makes every entry count. POWERFUL JOURNALING FEATURES: • Write unlimited notes and journal entries throughout your day • AI Scanning: scan objects, documents, receipts, or text for instant entries • Photo attachments to create visual memories • Search functionality to find any entry instantly • Templates for gratitude, goals, and daily reflections • Organize entries by date for easy browsing YOUR PRIVACY, ALWAYS PROTECTED: • No account required—start journaling immediately • Apple Intelligence (iOS 26+): run AI fully on-device, 100% offline and private • Automatic iCloud sync keeps entries safe across all devices • Export your journal anytime in PDF, CSV, Excel, or JSON formats DESIGNED FOR DAILY WRITING: • Beautiful Liquid Glass design with distraction-free Dark Mode • Quick-entry widgets for capturing thoughts from your home screen • Customizable reminders, 24-hour clock option, localized in-app FAQ • Multiple daily entries to document your entire day DISCOVER YOUR STORY: • Beautiful trends and analytics reveal your writing patterns • GitHub-style activity chart to visualize journaling consistency • Interactive charts—tap any point to view detailed entries instantly • Word count tracking and writing streak motivation • Weekly, monthly, and six-month reviews of your journey • Calendar view to revisit memories from any date AI-POWERED FEATURES: • Voice Chat: hands-free two-way conversations with the AI • Ask a Question: instant answers about your journal entries • Chat: interactive conversations about your writing journey • Voice Summary: audio summaries of your journal themes • Theme Explorer: discover recurring topics and ideas • Sentiment Timeline: visualize your emotional journey over time • Pattern Detective: discover hidden patterns in your entries • Goal Assistant: personalized growth goals • Generate Story: turn journal entries into a narrative • Text Summary, Deep Research Report, Pro Health Report • Song Recommendations: music matched to your reflections • Personalized Quiz, Make Me Laugh, Calm Me Down for Sleep • Personalized greeting shares the meaning of your name • Optional profile context (age, gender, sleep schedule, weather) for sharper insights FREE WITH PRO OPTIONS: • All core journaling features completely free • Pro unlocks Theme Explorer, Sentiment Timeline, deep AI analysis, and Apple Intelligence mode • Affordable pricing to support your lifelong journaling practice IMPORTANT HEALTH DISCLAIMER: This app is for personal journaling and informational purposes only. AI insights and recommendations do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making health decisions. Privacy Policy: https://feeltracker.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://feeltracker.com/terms/

About

SyncHive

Organize your life and collaborate with others using shared tasks, checklists, and a smart calendar. Track goals, plan meals, and capture ideas with an intuitive and flexible design. Perfect for families, couples, roommates, and teams to stay aligned and organized.

Highlights
  • Shared tasks and checklists
  • Smart shared calendar
  • Goal and habit tracking
  • Meal planning
  • Note and idea capture
  • Task assignment
Features
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WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create shared tasks and checklists • Keep everyone aligned with a smart calendar • Track goals and habits • Plan meals without the stress • Capture notes and ideas   MADE TO BE SHARED • Perfect for families, couples, roommates, and teams • Assign tasks and responsibilities • Stay organized together effortlessly   SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE • Clean, intuitive design • Easy to use from day one • Built for everyday planning   SyncHive helps you stay organized — together. Link to the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Phone screen mockups created with Hotpot.ai

Screenshots

Daily Journal Log, Private4 screens
SyncHive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daily Journal Log, Private at 461 against SyncHive's 3. SyncHive's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Daily Journal Log, Private sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SyncHive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Daily Journal Log, Private against 5.0 for SyncHive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Journal Log, Private has 461 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Daily Journal Log, Private's written reviews are positive against 100% of SyncHive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Journal Log, Private ships an update weekly, SyncHive every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Daily Journal Log, Private versus SyncHive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily Journal Log, PrivateSyncHive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (461 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings461 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB53 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCustom ArtsSergie Beletski

Customer experience

Daily Journal Log, Private

All ratings458 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%

SyncHive

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Daily Journal Log, Private

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Last entry notification cannot be disabled despite user attempts
  • App stopped working on October 12, 2025 (resolved by October 13)
  • Text entry problems (reported and fixed)
  • Scrolling freezes and sticks on some devices
  • Key presses not registering immediately
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  • App requires force close and reopen to function properly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to attach files and photos to entries
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • End time tracking with timeline visualization
  • AI-powered prompts for entry suggestions
  • Customizable text formatting (colors, sizes, fonts)
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  • Capitalized text as default option
  • Date range selection in trends view
  • Comparison of trends across different time periods
  • Sync with other apps like Moleskine's Timepage
  • Filter out common words (articles, prepositions) from trends

SyncHive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Daily Journal Log, Private

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$23.991 Year
4 purchases

SyncHive

Subscriptions3
  • Silver7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Gold$9.991 Month
  • Year plan$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Adds$1.99

Questions

Is Daily Journal Log, Private free?
Daily Journal Log, Private is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyncHive free?
SyncHive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daily Journal Log, Private or SyncHive?
SyncHive is rated higher. Daily Journal Log, Private averages 4.9 out of 5 from 461 ratings, while SyncHive averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Daily Journal Log, Private or SyncHive have ads?
Neither Daily Journal Log, Private nor SyncHive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Journal Log, Private or SyncHive?
Daily Journal Log, Private ships an update weekly, and SyncHive every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daily Journal Log, Private was updated on October 24, 2026 and SyncHive on October 24, 2026.

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