Comparison

Ib's vs Mindful Journal

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

Head to head
About

Ib's

Easily log meals, symptoms, and lifestyle factors to identify patterns and potential triggers for IBS. Gain insights into your health trends over time to manage your condition better.

Highlights
  • Quick 2-step logging
  • Track meals, snacks, and symptoms
  • Log medication and lifestyle factors
  • Add notes for context
  • Backdate entries
  • Search and edit history
  • Trend views and pattern hints
Features
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Ib's – IBS Tracker helps you connect what you eat with how you feel so you can spot patterns and likely triggers over time. Track with less friction: - Quick 2-step logging flow - Meals and snacks - Symptoms (bloating, cramps, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and more) - Medication and lifestyle factors (stress, sleep, mood, energy, exercise, water) - Notes for context Stay organized: - Backdate entries when you miss a day - Search and edit your entry history - Review trends before appointments or care conversations Insights (rolling out): - Trend views across 7, 30, and 90 days - Symptom trend cards and pattern hints from recent logs Built for people managing IBS who want consistent data, not guesswork. Ib's – IBS Tracker is for personal tracking only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mindful Journal

Features
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Find Your Center, One Day at a Time In the quiet moments with our thoughts, we often find the most clarity. Mindful Journal was created from a simple belief: that taking just a few minutes each day for yourself can transform your relationship with your own mind. It’s your private space to untangle your thoughts, celebrate your joys, and understand your patternsβ€”all without judgment. Why Mindful Journal? We know that starting a journaling habit can be daunting. That's why we’ve built a gentle, guiding hand right into the app. Never Face a Blank Page: With over 365 unique, thoughtful prompts and affirmations, you'll always have a place to start. Explore everything from gratitude to personal growth. Make It Your Own: Love a prompt? Hate one? Simply hide the ones that don’t resonate and focus on what matters to you. Or, switch to a custom prompt anytime. See How You Feel: Track your mood with each entry and visually map your emotional journey over time. It’s not just about writing; it’s about understanding. Build a Rewarding Habit: Get a gentle daily reminder, track your journaling streak, and earn award badges as you hit milestones. We celebrate your consistency! Your Privacy, Guaranteed: Your thoughts are sacred. Keep them safe with optional passcode and biometric lock. A Truly Personal Experience Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface designed for focus, and switch between Light and Dark themes to suit your style and mood. And Yes, It's Completely Free. Why? Because we believe in the power of mindfulness and want to remove all barriers to your well-being. This app was built to help people, not to profit from them. We hope it becomes a supportive and valuable part of your daily routine.

Screenshots

Ib's4 screens
Mindful Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindful Journal at none against Ib's's 12. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ib's sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mindful Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Ib's versus Mindful Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIb'sMindful Journal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size54 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfosa OmorogbeHeartwork Ltd

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Ib's

Subscriptions4
  • Pay-As-You-Go Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Saver (Lifetime)$12.991 Year
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  • Annual Saver$24.991 Year
One-time8
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99
  • 1 Week Access$4.99
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  • Huge Tip$9.99
  • 2 Week Access$9.99
  • Enormous Tip$12.99
  • 1 Month Access$14.99
  • Gigantic Tip$19.99
None

Mindful Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ib's free?
Ib's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindful Journal free?
Mindful Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ib's or Mindful Journal have ads?
Neither Ib's nor Mindful Journal shows ads.

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