# DayNote vs Guided Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guided Journal at 100% against DayNote's 50%. Guided Journal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (34 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Guided Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guided Journal's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayNote | Guided Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-guided-journaling/id1633589903/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journal-how-we-feel/id6479309529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zaminiti Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088093463) | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) |

## 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 Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-journal-how-we-feel/id6479309529)

This app provides structured journaling prompts and expert templates to guide users on a journey of self-improvement. It offers tools for reflection, habit tracking, and organizing thoughts with customizable tags and privacy features.

**Highlights:** Expert-inspired journaling templates, Customizable text formatting, Habit tracking with calendar view, Organize entries with tags, Create custom templates, Face ID and passcode protection, Gratitude, daily check-in, and problem-solving prompts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayNote free?

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

### Is Guided Journal free?

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

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

Guided Journal is rated higher. DayNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Guided Journal averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.

### Do DayNote or Guided Journal have ads?

Neither DayNote nor Guided Journal 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.*