Journal vs Journal for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Journal
This app allows users to create a personal diary with a variety of cute stickers and backgrounds. It offers automatic saving of drafts, password protection for privacy, and the ability to insert photos. The app is also optimized for iPad use.
- Customizable stickers and backgrounds
- Automatic draft saving
- Password protection for privacy
- iPad support with Apple Pencil
- Photo insertion for diary entries
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Journal, record the unrepeatable moments carefully. Journal is a diary designed for journal enthusiasts. You can use cute stickers and backgrounds as your Journal. As an interesting journaling app, Journal looks forward to recording warm times with you! [Journal Features] -Super many materials: stickers and backgrounds are updated regularly, and there are new surprises every time you make a diary. -Drafts: Save the content of your Journal automatically, so you can no longer be afraid of losing your journal. -Security privacy: You can set a password for the app to protect your secret space. -Support for iPad: It is easier to edit journals with a large screen and an apple pencil. -Photo record: The diary supports inserting photos to retain beautiful moments. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted according to your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel the automatic renewal at the Account Settings Department. To cancel the automatic renewal, you must at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To open the subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://keshoujie.github.io/posts/keshoujie/fuwu Privacy terms: https://keshoujie.github.io/posts/keshoujie/privacy
Journal for iPad
This app provides a private digital space for journaling on your iPad. It offers features like mood tracking, daily prompts, and photo integration to help you capture thoughts and memories. Security options like Face ID ensure your entries remain confidential.
- Private diary with Face ID/passcode lock
- Mood tracker with history
- Daily writing prompts
- Photo and media support
- Search and tag entries
- iCloud sync
- Apple Pencil support
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Journal for iPad - Diary+ is your personal writing space, designed exclusively for iPad. Whether you're tracking daily thoughts, recording memories, or building a gratitude practice, this app makes it effortless. WRITE with pencil or keyboard Capture your thoughts, moods, and memories in a clean, distraction-free editor. Add photos to bring your entries to life. STAY PRIVATE Protect your journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Your entries are yours alone. DAILY PROMPTS Never face a blank page. Thoughtful prompts inspire reflection and help you build a consistent writing habit. MOOD TRACKING Log how you feel each day and discover patterns over time. Understand what lifts your mood and what drains it. ORGANIZED & SEARCHABLE Tag entries, search instantly, and browse by date. Find any memory in seconds. iPAD OPTIMIZED Built for the large iPad screen with a split-view layout, Apple Pencil support, and keyboard shortcuts. KEY FEATURES: - Daily journal & diary entries - Private diary with Face ID / passcode lock - Mood tracker with history - Daily writing prompts - Photo & media support - Search & tags - Widgets for quick entry - iCloud sync across devices - Apple Pencil support Start your journaling journey today. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf
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Verdict
Journal and Journal for iPad both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Journal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Journal for iPad's. Journal also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 132) and device support (3 vs 1). Journal for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Journal for iPad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Journal against 4.5 for Journal for iPad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Journal has 1.8K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Journal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Journal for iPad's.
Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, Journal for iPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Journal | Journal for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (132 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 132 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 受杰 柯 | Brite Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Journal
Journal for iPad
Bugs and requests
Journal
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to reopen saved pages
- Stickers not displaying properly in some cases
- Sync issues causing data loss
Requested features
4 requests- Add more free stickers and customization options
- Improve syncing and backup functionality
- Allow creating custom backgrounds and stickers
- Introduce a dark mode option
Journal for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Journal
- Plus Version3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Plus Version3 Days trial$4.993 Months
- Pro Version$8.99
Journal for iPad
- Journal Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
- Journal Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Self-Care Stickers$1.99
- Paper Backgrounds$2.99
- The Morning Pages Month$6.99
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- Gratitude, Specifically$6.99
- 30 Days to Clear Your Head$7.99
- Say It Straight$7.99
- Shadow Work: 30 Sessions$7.99
- The Worry Trial$7.99
- Lifetime Premium$39.99









