Comparison

My Journal vs Color widgets

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

Head to head
About

My Journal

This app offers a digital journaling experience with customizable notebook covers and a wide array of decorative stickers and writing papers. It provides a secure way to record your thoughts and memories with password protection and unlimited storage. The app encourages daily reflection for personal growth and well-being.

Highlights
  • Simulation notebook with various covers
  • Security password protection
  • Rich collection of stickers and writing paper
  • Unlimited storage capacity
  • Simple drag-and-drop interface
  • Habit tracking for daily reflection
Features
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What's special about her? ** Simulation notebook: a variety of covers, make a hand ledger so that you feel as if you are using a real notebook; ** Security password: set their own exclusive password, when you don't want to share who also can't see; ** Rich materials: whether stickers, writing paper, are xiaobian carefully prepared for you; ** Large capacity: Don't worry, no matter how much you write, you can always save, unlimited; ** Simple and easy to use: just click, drag, rotate to complete the production, easy to use; ** Habit: as long as you record your happiness and sorrow every day, magical things will happen; What she can bring to you · Growth memoir: every day growth has its own unique content, as long as the record, is beautification; · Share with yourself, you will find yourself so lovely; · Mysterious power: really magical oh, you can also make a wish oh, it is said that many little lovely wish has come true; · Always love: No matter in life, in study, in love, we all experience different moments. As long as we record them, You'll find that life's surprises are always there. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/fuwu Privacy policy: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/privacy

About

Color widgets

Easily record, remind, and celebrate life's special moments with custom countdowns and widgets. Never miss an anniversary, birthday, or important event again.

Highlights
  • Anniversary management
  • Countdown function
  • Customizable widgets
  • Push notification reminders
  • One-click sharing
Features
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Color widgets - Every Important Moment in Life is Worth Remembering In the busy and ordinary daily life, there are always some special days that shine with extraordinary light - whether it's the birthdays of relatives and friends, love anniversaries, or the countdown to important personal moments, each anniversary is an irreplaceable memory point in life. For this reason, we have carefully created the "Color widgets" app, which aims to help you record, remind, and celebrate every important moment in your life, so that love and warmth can always accompany you. Introduction to core functions: Anniversary Management: Easily add various commemorative days, whether it's love anniversaries or family birthdays, with just one click recording, never missing. Countdown function: Set an exclusive countdown for each anniversary, whether it's a long-awaited trip or an intense exam preparation. As time passes, the sense of anticipation increases day by day. Exquisite widget decoration: Provides multiple exquisite widgets that are compatible with different mobile desktop styles. The widgets support custom display content, such as remaining days, photos, etc., making your phone screen a window to showcase love and anticipation. As the anniversary approaches, we provide warm reminders through push notifications to ensure that you never miss any opportunity to express your love or celebrate. One click sharing function, transmit this joy to family and friends through social media or private messages, and witness beautiful moments together. Every day is worth commemorating, and every emotion can receive the gentlest treatment. Download 'Color widgets' and let's cherish and celebrate every 365 days in our lives together, so that love and memories never fade. This subscription will automatically renew through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your plan within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel auto-renewal in your account settings. Auto-renewal must be canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire when you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://shunweninc.github.io/posts/wenxichao/fuwu Privacy Policy:https://shunweninc.github.io/posts/wenxichao/privacy

Screenshots

My Journal3 screens
Color widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Journal and Color widgets both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Color widgets's. My Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Color widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for My Journal against 4.5 for Color widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 148 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Color widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Journal versus Color widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy JournalColor widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (198 ratings) — better4.5 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings198 — better148
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.熹超 温

Customer experience

My Journal

All ratings198 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Color widgets

All ratings148 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$6.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$9.99
3 purchases

Color widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Six Months Plus3 Days trial$4.996 Months

Questions

Is My Journal free?
My Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Color widgets free?
Color widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Journal or Color widgets?
My Journal is rated higher. My Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Color widgets averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.
Do My Journal or Color widgets have ads?
Both My Journal and Color widgets show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Journal or Color widgets?
My Journal ships an update monthly, and Color widgets monthly. Most recently, My Journal was updated on October 5, 2026 and Color widgets on October 14, 2026.

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