Throwback vs Journal for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Throwback
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KEY FEATURES: - Record your daily memories - Reflect on those from the recent past - Notification reminders - Create a positive habit - Trigger your nostalgia SUMMARY: From day-to-day ups and downs to significant personal milestones, keep track of your life using the reflection diary app, Throwback. Visit the app on a daily basis to record your memories and reminisce on those you submitted from one week, one month and one year ago to trigger feelings of nostalgia! Thanks to built-in notification reminders you’ll never forget to check in, ensuring those important moments are never missed. Throwback is entirely free to use – you just need to create an account in order to store your memories securely online, allowing you to access your diary even if you change devices. The app was created by Saturday Club Online. To find out more about this app development group, please visit https://www.saturdayclub.online. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://www.saturdayclub.online/throwback-terms-and-conditions PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.saturdayclub.online/throwback-privacy-policy
Journal for iPad
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Keep your personal story safe and beautifully organized. This simple writing app lets you create rich text entries and personalize your experience with colorful themes. Protect your private moments with built-in security. This makes it the perfect place for your daily reflections and pediarsonal notes. Experience the ease of digital journaling with the assurance of complete privacy. Start documenting your life, your way. Use this secure app to track your thoughts and keep a personal log. You might even find it useful for light planning or notion your mood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Journal for iPad at every 2 weeks against Throwback's every 15 months. Throwback's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Throwback ships an update every 15 months, Journal for iPad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Throwback | Journal for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Turner | Alexei Ilin |
In-app purchases
Throwback
No in-app purchases
Journal for iPad
No in-app purchases
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