Journal vs suika timer
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
suika timer
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suika timer turns your countdown into something worth watching. Set a time, hit start, and watch the screen slowly fill up with playful emoji, fresh fruit, or your own photos until the screen is completely full and time is up. No more staring at a plain number wondering how much longer. FEATURES • Visual progress you can actually feel — pieces pile up on screen as your countdown runs, so you always know how far you've come. • Two piece styles: uniform for a clean look, or variable sizes for extra chaos. • Emoji or photos, your choice. Load in a set of your own cropped photos (yes, even your bias) and watch them fall. • Save multiple photo sets and switch between them anytime. • Three quick-start presets that remember your last-used times, perfect for Pomodoro-style focus sessions. • Pick your alarm sound and volume so you never miss the finish. • A clean, distraction-free dark screen built to keep you focused. Whether you're studying, working, or just timing your laundry, suika timer makes counting down a little more satisfying.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: suika timer at none against Journal's 3. suika timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price and device support 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. suika timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Journal | suika timer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 受杰 柯 | Jingi Yeo |
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
suika timer
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
suika timer
No in-app purchases








