Journal vs Bodhi Prayer
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
Bodhi Prayer
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Bodhi Prayer is a calm, modern companion for daily Buddhist practice — not a PDF reader, but a living prayer book on your iPhone. Take refuge in two taps. Read sacred verses, chant along, and follow complete ceremonies in the right order — at home, at the temple, or on the go. YOUR DAILY REFUGE • Today’s Prayer and Daily Wisdom help you return each day • Continue Reading picks up where you left off • Gentle reading streaks — no gamified clutter READ WITH MEANING • 19 prayers across Foundation, Vandana, Stuti, Sutta, Gatha, Sankalp, Marriage, and Precepts • Authentic Pali and Devanagari text with faithful English meanings • Switch reading language between English, Marathi EVERY CEREMONY, IN THE RIGHT ORDER Follow 11 step-by-step ceremonies using the exact prayer sequence from the traditional book: • Dhamma Diksha (22 vows) • Naming, Birthday, Vidyarambh, Engagement • Marriage, House Warming, Idol Installation • Last Rites, Punyanumodan, Memorial BUILT FOR DAILY PRACTICE • Search by title, Pali word, or meaning • Bookmarks, favorites, and reading progress • Meditation timer and optional daily reminders • Home screen widgets for wisdom and today’s prayer WORKS OFFLINE Prayers and rituals are bundled in the app. Your bookmarks, progress, and preferences stay on your device. DESIGNED WITH CARE Generous spacing, sacred serif typography, and warm dawn colors — comfortable for readers of all ages. Bhim Smaran, Stuti, and Dhamma Diksha are first-class, not afterthoughts. PRIVACY No account required. No ads. No third-party analytics. Your data stays local unless you back up your device. Content is compiled from traditional sources. The app is not an authority on Buddhist teaching and does not replace guidance from a qualified teacher or sangha. Questions or content corrections? We’d love to hear from you: hello@sagarlabsnext.com May all beings be happy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bodhi Prayer at none against Journal's 3. Bodhi Prayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price 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. Bodhi Prayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, Bodhi Prayer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Journal | Bodhi Prayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 受杰 柯 | Sagar Mane |
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
Bodhi Prayer
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
Bodhi Prayer
No in-app purchases









