Journal vs Chic & Dapper
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
Chic & Dapper
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Chic & Dapper brings professional steam pressing to your doorstep — no more ironing at home. Serving Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, and Plano, Texas, we pick up your garments, press them with commercial-grade State of the art steam pressing equipment, and deliver them back crisp, clean, and ready to wear. WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THE APP • Schedule a pickup in minutes — pick your items, choose a time, and we come to you • Track your order in real time, from pickup through delivery • Get notified the moment your order is accepted, pressed, and out for delivery • Keep a card on file for fast, secure checkout, powered by Stripe • Rate your order once it's delivered • Manage your addresses and account from one place WHY CHIC & DAPPER • Saree Roll Press/Polishing — a specialty service for silk sarees and delicate fabrics • Eco-friendly stain removal for everyday marks and spots • Everyday wear, uniforms, party wear, and delicates — all handled with care • A local, McKinney-based business serving the DFW area Sign in with Apple, Google, or your email. Your first pickup is just a few taps away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chic & Dapper at none against Journal's 3. Chic & Dapper also leads on ads (none vs shown). Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Chic & Dapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Journal | Chic & Dapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| 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 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 受杰 柯 | Chic & Dapper |
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
Chic & Dapper
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
Chic & Dapper
No in-app purchases









