# DayNote vs Guided Alchemy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guided Alchemy at 100% against DayNote's 50%. Guided Alchemy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). DayNote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Guided Alchemy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Guided Alchemy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guided Alchemy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayNote | Guided Alchemy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-alchemy/id6477891986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [Remind Voice LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461438791) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Guided Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-alchemy/id6477891986)

This app helps you recall dreams and achieve lucidity through daily voice journaling. It transforms your spoken reflections into narrated summaries, fostering self-awareness and a deeper connection to your subconscious.

**Highlights:** Daily voice note recording, Personal narrated reflections, Dream recall assistance, Lucid dreaming trigger, Private dream journal collection, Subconscious connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime patron | $700.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayNote free?

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

### Is Guided Alchemy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DayNote or Guided Alchemy?

Guided Alchemy is rated higher. DayNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Guided Alchemy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DayNote or Guided Alchemy have ads?

Neither DayNote nor Guided Alchemy 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.*