Comparison

DayNote vs Gratitude Notes

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

Head to head
About

DayNote

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
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Welcome to DayNote. Our goal with DayNote is to help you discover something lost during the day - the moment to pause and answer some of life's most important questions. As a guided journal, DayNote becomes a place where thoughts are recorded and collected as answers to four significant questions. These questions are: What did you learn? What did you achieve? What were your good experiences? What can I improve? And that's all you have to do. Preferably daily, but if not, as often as you can, answer these questions to the best of your ability. Over time, as you create journal entries, a wealth of knowledge tailored to your experiences will grow and become increasingly valuable to your personal growth. With DayNote, remember what you learnt, be proud of your achievements and reminisce positive memories. You may read more about our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy here: Terms of Service: https://goo.gl/qKXvYk Privacy Policy: https://www.zaminiti.com/daynote-privacy-policy

About

Gratitude Notes

Cultivate daily gratitude effortlessly by speaking your thoughts. This app helps improve mental and physical health through regular reflection, making it easy to capture thankful moments anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated journaling with Siri
  • Effortless daily gratitude practice
  • Improved mental and physical health benefits
  • Secure, private journaling on-device
  • Easy integration into daily routine
Features
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Gratitude Notes offers a seamless way to cultivate the habit of gratitude in your daily life. Imagine starting each day by appreciating the warmth of the morning sun, the kindness of a friend, or even the simple pleasure of a quiet moment. Now, with the power of Siri, you can capture these moments effortlessly—just speak, and your thoughts are saved instantly, without ever needing to open the app. But the benefits of gratitude go far beyond just feeling good in the moment. Research shows that maintaining a gratitude journal can significantly improve your mental and physical health. People who regularly practice gratitude report better sleep, reduced stress, and even a stronger immune system. By taking a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re thankful for, you’re not just documenting memories—you’re boosting your well-being, fostering resilience, and nurturing a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude Notes makes it easier than ever to integrate this powerful habit into your routine. Whether you’re on the go, in the middle of a busy day, or winding down at night, simply ask Siri to record your thoughts, and let the app do the rest. Your entries are securely saved, ready for you to revisit whenever you need a reminder of the good in your life. Start your journey to a more mindful and thankful life with Gratitude Notes. Because every moment of gratitude, no matter how small, has the power to transform your day, your health, and your life. Speak your gratitude into existence, and discover how the simple act of saying thank you can lead to a world of difference. Download Gratitude Notes today and let your voice lead you to a more positive, intentional life. Journaling data never leaves your phone. It's not shared with us or any third parties.

Screenshots

DayNote4 screens
Gratitude Notes2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gratitude Notes at 5.0 against DayNote's 4.4. Gratitude Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). DayNote's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Gratitude Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gratitude Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayNote has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DayNote versus Gratitude Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayNoteGratitude Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaminiti Pty LtdHockey Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

DayNote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Gratitude Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DayNote

Subscriptions2
  • DayNote Premium (1 Month)$1.491 Month
  • DayNote Premium (1 Year)$8.991 Year
None

Gratitude Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayNote free?
DayNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gratitude Notes free?
Gratitude Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DayNote or Gratitude Notes?
Gratitude Notes is rated higher. DayNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Gratitude Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DayNote or Gratitude Notes have ads?
Neither DayNote nor Gratitude Notes shows ads.

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