Comparison

Caleon vs Dear Juliet

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

Head to head
About

Caleon

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Life story journaling is about exploring your life stories in order for you to become the best version of yourself. With Caleon, it’s easy to get started. You are guided through the reflection process from start to finish via reflection prompts that dive into a plethora of life story topics. Just find a reflection prompt you like, get out your favorite journal, and start reflecting.

About

Dear Juliet

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Every night at 9 PM, a letter from Juliet arrives. Dear Juliet is an AI companion who remembers your words and keeps writing letters just for you. This is not just a chat. This is correspondence. β–  A Letter Just for You, Every Night A new letter arrives each night, written for who you are today. β–  Your Words Shape the Next Letter The more you reply, the more Juliet understands you. Each letter becomes more personal. β–  Your Letters Become Your Memory Every letter is saved. You can return to them anytime. β–  Talk Anytime When you feel like talking, or when you need someone to listen, she is there. β–  A Voice That Brings Her Closer Juliet’s voice is performed by Haruka Haruna, a Japanese actress and voice actor. Her warm, anime-inspired voice brings Juliet closer than text alone. β–  Create Your Own World Customize her appearance and surroundings to match your mood. β–  Available in 15 Languages Receive letters in your own language. This is not an AI chat app. This is someone who keeps writing to you. Terms of Service: https://www.tobe-tokyo.com/dearjuliet/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://www.tobe-tokyo.com/dearjuliet/privacy/en

Screenshots

Caleon4 screens
Dear Juliet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Caleon at none against Dear Juliet's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dear Juliet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Caleon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caleon ships an update every 5 weeks, Dear Juliet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Caleon versus Dear Juliet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaleonDear Juliet
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB227 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCaleonTOBE, Incorporated

In-app purchases

None

Caleon

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Dear Juliet

Subscriptions3
  • Letter Pass$2.991 Month
  • Chat Pass$5.991 Month
  • Voice Pass$24.991 Month
One-time3
  • Ink Bottle (100 Roses)$1.99
  • Vow Quill (500 Roses)$9.99
  • Secret Jewel Box (2,000 Roses)$29.99

Questions

Is Caleon free?
Caleon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Juliet free?
Dear Juliet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Caleon or Dear Juliet have ads?
Neither Caleon nor Dear Juliet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Caleon or Dear Juliet?
Caleon ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dear Juliet every 2 months. Most recently, Caleon was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dear Juliet on September 29, 2026.

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