# Bemong vs Nyangbal

The clearest difference is rating: Nyangbal at 5.0 against Bemong's 4.3. Nyangbal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Bemong's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bemong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nyangbal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nyangbal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bemong has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bemong's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nyangbal's.

Bemong ships an update fortnightly, Nyangbal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bemong | Nyangbal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemong/id1589657886/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyangbal-drawing-diary/id1603506813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SONGHWA HONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750653750) | [KunWoo Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603506815) |

## What reviewers say

### Bemong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bemong/id1589657886)

This social art journal allows users to draw and share their daily experiences in a creative space. Connect with others by viewing and commenting on shared diaries, or keep your own memories private. Explore unique virtual villages to foster deeper community connections.

**Highlights:** Drawing diary creation, Shareable journals, Private diary options, Likes and comments, Virtual village communities, Daily recording

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 22 candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| 48 candies | $3.99 | one-time |
| 93 candies | $6.99 | one-time |
| 196 candies | $10.99 | one-time |
| All-time Pass | $17.99 | one-time |


### Nyangbal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyangbal-drawing-diary/id1603506813)

This app combines journaling with RPG elements, allowing users to draw diary entries that level up their in-game character. Unlock new gear, special effects, and character animations as you progress through your personal story.

**Highlights:** RPG character growth system, 18-level progression, Unlockable armor and weapons, Drawing canvas with rich tools, Share diaries with community, Multiple aesthetic themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ad remove (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |
| 광고제거 (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bemong free?

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

### Is Nyangbal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bemong or Nyangbal?

Nyangbal is rated higher. Bemong averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Nyangbal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bemong or Nyangbal have ads?

Bemong shows ads; Nyangbal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bemong or Nyangbal?

Bemong ships an update fortnightly, and Nyangbal weekly. Most recently, Bemong was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nyangbal 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.*