# AJournal vs Remember Basic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remember Basic at none against AJournal's 2. Remember Basic also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). AJournal's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AJournal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Remember Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

AJournal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AJournal has 5.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of AJournal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Remember Basic's.

AJournal ships an update every 4 weeks, Remember Basic every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AJournal | Remember Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajournal-planner-and-journal/id1594064594/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-basic-stickies/id1637362590/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WonderApps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/519561369) | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) |

## What reviewers say

### AJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ajournal-planner-and-journal/id1594064594)

This app combines digital planning with the tactile feel of handwriting. Organize your days, weeks, and months, set goals, and track habits using Apple Pencil or your finger. Choose from numerous templates or create your own custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and text input, Digital calendar integration, Over 100 customizable templates, Sticker library and custom stickers, Reminders integration, PDF export and iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $26.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great integration with calendar and reminders
- 👍 Highly customizable templates
- ✨ Ability to create own templates
- 💡 Combination of digital and handwritten planning
- 🎨 Variety of stickers and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 📱 No iPhone app, only iPad
- 🖋️ Limited handwriting tools compared to other apps
- 🔍 Difficult to find some features or settings

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes sometimes lose formatting or disappear
- Occasional crashes when switching between views
- Syncing issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Add PDF support
- Improve handwriting recognition and tools
- Implement iCloud sync
- Develop iPhone app version
- Add more customization options for templates


### Remember Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-basic-stickies/id1637362590)

Personalize your iPhone and iPad home screens with customizable sticky notes. Choose colors, fonts, and frames, and display them as widgets. Send notes to your Apple Watch for quick access and dictation.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable colors and fonts, Apple Watch integration, Markdown support, Optional page titles, Standalone Apple Watch use

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AJournal free?

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

### Is Remember Basic free?

Remember Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AJournal or Remember Basic?

AJournal is rated higher. AJournal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Remember Basic averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do AJournal or Remember Basic have ads?

AJournal shows ads; Remember Basic does not.

### Which is updated more often, AJournal or Remember Basic?

AJournal ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remember Basic every 10 days. Most recently, AJournal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remember Basic on October 9, 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.*