myNote. vs Honest Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myNote.
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Note app that helps people take notes everywhere, every day
Honest Journal
This app offers a serene space for daily reflection and gratitude journaling. It features a clean interface, gentle reminders, and a focus on privacy by storing entries locally. Track your progress with a streak counter and enjoy a clutter-free writing experience.
- Clean writing experience
- Calendar history
- Daily reminders
- Private local storage
- Daily prompt
- Streak tracking
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Make space for what matters. Honest Journal is a calm, beautifully designed place to reflect, write, and remember. Thoughtful daily prompts help you begin, while free writing lets you follow wherever your thoughts lead. CAPTURE THE MOMENT • Write guided or free-form journal entries • Add up to six photos to an entry • Save meaningful moments without distractions SEE YOUR STORY UNFOLD • Browse entries in a visual monthly calendar • Revisit past reflections and attached photos • Build a gentle daily writing rhythm MADE FOR PEACE OF MIND • Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode • Choose an optional daily reminder • Keep your journal on your device • No account required Whether you are practicing gratitude, processing a difficult day, or simply noticing what is already here, Honest Journal gives your thoughts room to breathe. Start with one honest moment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: myNote. at every 3 days against Honest Journal's every 6 months. myNote. also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myNote. ships an update every 3 days, Honest Journal every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myNote. | Honest Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Long Tran | Jose Garcia |
In-app purchases
myNote.
No in-app purchases
Honest Journal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do myNote. or Honest Journal have ads?
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