# Ease Journal vs Reflection Cards

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ease Journal at free against Reflection Cards's free with in-app purchases. Ease Journal also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ease Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Reflection Cards sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ease Journal against 4.8 for Reflection Cards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ease Journal ships an update monthly, Reflection Cards every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ease Journal | Reflection Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ease-journal-diary-and-gratitude/id1606879552/reviews)** | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflection-cards/id1609803044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VERSELINGO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545142493) | [Mind Vacation Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453931957) |

## What reviewers say

### Ease Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ease-journal-diary-and-gratitude/id1606879552)

This app helps improve mental well-being through journaling, mood tracking, and gratitude practice. It offers a private space for self-reflection, stress reduction, and personal growth with customizable features and daily reminders.

**Highlights:** Private diary with PIN lock, Mood tracking and statistics, Gratitude journaling prompts, Daily journaling reminders, Customizable themes and fonts, Add photos and recordings, Export entries to PDF/TXT

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Reflection Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflection-cards/id1609803044)

Deepen your relationships with friends, family, or partners using guided prompts. Explore self-reflection, spark conversations, cultivate gratitude, and revisit past years with this app's diverse card decks.

**Highlights:** 6 unique card decks, Deepen relationships, Spark conversations, Cultivate gratitude, New Year reflection, Simple, intuitive UI, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conversation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Years Reflection Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gratitude Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relationship Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| This or That Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cards | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ease Journal free?

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

### Is Reflection Cards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ease Journal or Reflection Cards?

Ease Journal is rated higher. Ease Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Reflection Cards averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Ease Journal or Reflection Cards have ads?

Neither Ease Journal nor Reflection Cards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ease Journal or Reflection Cards?

Ease Journal ships an update monthly, and Reflection Cards every 5 months. Most recently, Ease Journal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reflection Cards on November 3, 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.*