# Retrospect vs Bubbles

The clearest difference is price: Retrospect at Free against Bubbles's $2.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Retrospect is free to download; Bubbles costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retrospect against 5.0 for Bubbles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrospect | Bubbles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospect-smart-journal/id1635622908/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-remember-anything/id6744849672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lowell Pence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577559242) | [Rawfish LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/598575097) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrospect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospect-smart-journal/id1635622908)

This app offers a private and straightforward method for recording your thoughts, locations, and moods. It allows for daily reflection and helps you make informed future decisions by reviewing your life experiences from various perspectives. Your data is securely stored on your device and backed up to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Private journaling, Mood tracking, Location logging, On-device storage, iCloud backup, No account required

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bubbles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbles-remember-anything/id6744849672)

Capture fleeting thoughts, ideas, and memories with a simple, elegant interface. Automatically timestamped entries create a scrollable timeline for easy reflection and recall. Filter your thoughts by tags, emotions, or time to understand your personal journey.

**Highlights:** Timestamped thought capture, Text, emoji, and hashtag entries, Scrollable timeline view, Filter by tags and time, Optional context addition, Customizable color options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrospect free?

Retrospect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bubbles free?

Bubbles costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retrospect or Bubbles?

Retrospect and Bubbles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Retrospect or Bubbles have ads?

Neither Retrospect nor Bubbles 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.*