# Koan vs 此刻心

The clearest difference is rating: 此刻心 at 4.8 against Koan's 3.7. 此刻心 also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Koan's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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 此刻心 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

此刻心 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Koan's written reviews are positive against 67% of 此刻心's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Koan ships an update monthly, 此刻心 every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koan | 此刻心 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koan-self-discovery-journal/id1595588550/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444160154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Poplab Technology Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330153351) | [Infinite Feel Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652672678) |

## 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 |


### 此刻心

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444160154)

This app offers guided journaling to help manage stress, improve sleep, and understand emotions. It tracks daily rhythms like mood, focus, and activity, providing insights into personal patterns. The app emphasizes privacy with local storage and password protection, offering a private space for self-reflection.

**Highlights:** Guided journaling prompts, Sleep and activity tracking, Mood pattern analysis, Themed journaling (stress, anxiety, goals), Privacy-focused with local storage, Password and biometric protection

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 年度会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员家庭版 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koan free?

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

### Is 此刻心 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Koan or 此刻心?

此刻心 is rated higher. Koan averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 此刻心 averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do Koan or 此刻心 have ads?

Neither Koan nor 此刻心 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Koan or 此刻心?

Koan ships an update monthly, and 此刻心 every 8 days. Most recently, Koan was updated on November 7, 2026 and 此刻心 on November 7, 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.*