# Koan vs DayNote

The clearest difference is rating: DayNote at 4.4 against Koan's 3.7. DayNote also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Koan's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Koan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayNote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Koan's written reviews are positive against 50% of DayNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koan | DayNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koan-self-discovery-journal/id1595588550/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 42 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Poplab Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330153351) | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) |

## What reviewers say

### Koan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koan-self-discovery-journal/id1595588550)

This journaling app uses AI-guided prompts to help you explore your emotions, memories, and dreams. It offers a space for self-discovery and personal growth through daily reflections. Write, reflect, and grow to gain new perspectives on your inner world.

**Highlights:** AI-guided reflections, Thought-provoking prompts, Emotional exploration, Memory and dream analysis, Daily self-discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime membership | $99.99 | one-time |


### DayNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903)

This guided journaling app prompts users with four daily questions to encourage reflection on learning, achievements, positive experiences, and areas for improvement. It helps users build a personal knowledge base for growth by recording thoughts and memories over time.

**Highlights:** Four daily reflection questions, Guided journaling prompts, Personal growth tracking, Memory collection, Learning and achievement logging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayNote Premium (1 Month) | $1.49 | per month |
| DayNote Premium (1 Year) | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koan free?

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

### Is DayNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Koan or DayNote?

DayNote is rated higher. Koan averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DayNote averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Koan or DayNote have ads?

Neither Koan nor DayNote shows ads.

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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.*