Comparison

My Journal vs Mini journal

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

Mini journal

This app offers a cute and simple way to journal your thoughts and memories. Customize your entries with a variety of stickers and backgrounds, and even create your own unique designs. Share your creations easily with friends and enjoy a seamless journaling experience on any device.

Highlights
  • Cute stickers and backgrounds
  • Concise and fast editing
  • DIY sticker creation
  • One-click sharing
  • iPad large screen support
Features
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Mini journal, a cute journaling app, diary, and notebook. You can use your imagination to create journals. Moving forward, every moment is worth recording. *A plethora of cute stickers and carefully selected backgrounds, regularly updating materials to keep inspiration flowing. *A concise design, fast process, and flexible editing function allow you to complete a journal in just a few minutes. *DIY your exclusive stickers with a paintbrush to write and draw better. *One click sharing helps you quickly share your journal with friends. *Device support, clearer journal with iPad large screen. Persistence is a ray of light, illuminating the path forward and making every step shine brightly! This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewals in the account settings section. Cancelling automatic renewals must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not yet ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To initiate a subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Service Terms: https://xinqun.github.io/posts/xinqun/fuwu Privacy terms: https://xinqun.github.io/posts/xinqun/privacy

Screenshots

My Journal3 screens
Mini journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini journal at none against My Journal's 3. My Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Mini journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for My Journal against 4.7 for Mini journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 158 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mini journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Journal ships an update monthly, Mini journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Journal versus Mini journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy JournalMini journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (229 ratings)4.7 (158 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings229 — better158
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.新群 陈

Customer experience

My Journal

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

Mini journal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.2%

Bugs and requests

My Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mini journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks deleted
  • Kept glitching out
  • Doesn't automatically save
  • Cannot purchase VIP

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more stickers
  • Add a free lock or password to the journal
  • Make password protection free, not pro
  • Add more free sticker options
  • Improve sticker package availability without payment

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
None

Mini journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Journal free?
My Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini journal free?
Mini journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Journal or Mini journal?
Mini journal is rated higher. My Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Mini journal averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.
Do My Journal or Mini journal have ads?
Both My Journal and Mini journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Journal or Mini journal?
My Journal ships an update monthly, and Mini journal every 2 months. Most recently, My Journal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mini journal on October 27, 2026.

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