# First vs DreamOwl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First at none against DreamOwl's 3. First also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). DreamOwl's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DreamOwl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. First asks for nothing beyond the download.

First ships an update every 3 months, DreamOwl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | First | DreamOwl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamowl-dream-journal/id6740876336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Systha Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661966996) | [10X Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477674715) |

## What reviewers say

### First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-impression/id1661966994)

**In-app purchases:** none


### DreamOwl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamowl-dream-journal/id6740876336)

Unlock insights from your dreams with AI-powered interpretation and a seamless journal. Identify patterns, track your progress, and gain self-awareness. Daily reminders help you stay consistent.

**Highlights:** AI dream interpretation, Voice and text dream journaling, Pattern and theme identification, Progress tracking, Daily journaling reminders, Subconscious insights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| App Bundle | $79.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First free?

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

### Is DreamOwl free?

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

### Do First or DreamOwl have ads?

DreamOwl shows ads; First does not.

### Which is updated more often, First or DreamOwl?

First ships an update every 3 months, and DreamOwl fortnightly. Most recently, First was updated on October 18, 2026 and DreamOwl on October 9, 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.*