Comparison

Core vs Simply Journaling

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

Head to head
About

Core

This app helps you stay focused during workouts by managing intervals, work times, and rest periods with clear visual and audio cues. Save custom routines for HIIT, Tabata, or boxing, and track your training history to monitor progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Audio cues for work/rest phases
  • Save and reuse workout routines
  • Visual countdown and color coding
  • Workout history and trend tracking
  • Optional Pro features via in-app purchase
Features
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Keep your focus on the workout Core takes care of the intervals, so you can stay with your training. Set your work time, rest time and sets, then follow a clear countdown and audio cues from the first round to the last. Made for your routine Build a timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training or boxing rounds. Save your usual workouts and have them ready when it is time to train again. Know when to move and when to recover A large countdown and distinct work and rest colors make each phase easy to recognize at a glance. Choose audio cues that suit the way you train. See the work you have put in Revisit completed sessions and see your weekly training trends. Your training history gives every session a place beyond the final countdown. Go further with Core Pro Unlock unlimited timers and duplicates, full workout history, monthly and yearly trends, and CSV export. These features require an in-app purchase. Core Pro is optional. Available plans and prices are shown before purchase. If you choose an auto-renewable subscription, payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://yating-900.github.io/core-timer-site/privacy.html Terms of use: https://yating-900.github.io/core-timer-site/terms.html If you have any ideas to improve the App, please contact us via coretimerapp@gmail.com. Your feedback is highly valued!

About

Simply Journaling

Features
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Welcome to Simply Journaling - Your All-in-One Journal Hub Simply Journaling is the ultimate journaling app designed for every aspect of your life. Whether you're recording daily reflections, managing mental health, logging prayers, setting goals, or capturing travel memories, this beautifully designed app provides all the journaling tools you need in one place. Key Features: - All Journal Types in One App Gratitude, mental health, dream, prayer, productivity, food, travel, daily reflections, and more. - Guided Prompts & Templates Never feel stuck—choose from dozens of thoughtful prompts and journal styles. - Secure & Private Password and biometric lock features protect your entries. Your words are yours alone. - Cloud Sync & Backup Access your journals across devices and never lose your progress. - Personalization Options Customize fonts, themes, and layouts to make your journal truly yours. - Mood, Habit & Goal Tracking Track emotional patterns, daily habits, and progress toward personal milestones. - Export & Print Save digital memories or create beautiful printed keepsakes. Journaling Made Simple Whether you're new to journaling or a seasoned writer, Simply Journaling is your companion for reflection, growth, and healing—one entry at a time. Download Simply Journaling and start writing your story today.

Screenshots

Core4 screens
Simply Journaling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Journaling at none against Core's 3. Simply Journaling also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Core sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simply Journaling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Core versus Simply Journaling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoreSimply Journaling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYating LuGarnett Counseling Services, PC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Core

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
None

Simply Journaling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Core free?
Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Journaling free?
Simply Journaling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Core or Simply Journaling have ads?
Neither Core nor Simply Journaling shows ads.

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