# Sincerely vs Journey

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Journey at 100% against Sincerely's 40%. Journey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Sincerely's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sincerely sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Journey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Journey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sincerely has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Sincerely's written reviews are positive against 100% of Journey's.

Sincerely ships an update every 2 weeks, Journey every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sincerely | Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sincerely-vent-and-confess/id6443709181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#83** | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) | [Artem Pishchelev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883805180) |

## What reviewers say

### Sincerely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sincerely-vent-and-confess/id6443709181)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #92 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

An anonymous platform to share your thoughts and feelings, connect with a supportive community, and receive caring responses. Features include writing letters, responding to others, sending virtual hugs, and tracking your emotional well-being.

**Highlights:** Anonymous letter writing, Receive community responses, Virtual hug feature, Mood tracker and calendar, AI chat for instant support, Track impact with data streaks

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sincerely Club Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sincerely - Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sincerely Club Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sincerely - Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Sincerely Club Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sincerely Club Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sincerely Club Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sincerely Club Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Helpful and supportive community
- 😊 Ability to anonymously vent and get advice
- 💕 Comforting to know others can relate
- 🙌 Opportunity to help and support others
- 🌟 Amazing concept and execution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Automated/generic responses from some users
- 🚫 Inability to delete or edit own posts
- 😕 Inconsistent or slow message delivery
- 🚨 Lack of moderation for inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with account creation and login
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app pages
- Reported messages not being properly removed

**Requested features**

- Ability to write more than one letter per day
- Option to receive more letters per day
- Ability to view and respond to past conversations
- In-app chat feature for immediate support
- Customizable notification settings


### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905)

This app guides self-reflection through thoughtfully designed questions across 15 chapters. It helps users uncover dominant patterns in their thinking, decision-making, and stress responses, building a dynamic portrait of their inner world without judgment or advice.

**Highlights:** 15 chapters of guided self-reflection, Discover dominant personal patterns, Evolving portrait of strengths and blind spots, Depth section for deeper pattern analysis, Curated content for blind spots, Designed for stillness, no notifications or gamification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depth — full portrait | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sincerely free?

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

### Is Journey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sincerely or Journey?

Journey is rated higher. Sincerely averages 4.7 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Journey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sincerely or Journey have ads?

Neither Sincerely nor Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sincerely or Journey?

Sincerely ships an update every 2 weeks, and Journey every 6 days. Most recently, Sincerely was updated on November 11, 2026 and Journey on November 5, 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.*