# Elsewhere Dream Journal vs Dreampal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dreampal at none against Elsewhere Dream Journal's 7. Elsewhere Dream Journal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (109 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elsewhere Dream Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dreampal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elsewhere Dream Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elsewhere Dream Journal has 109 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 82% positive.

Elsewhere Dream Journal ships an update every 2 weeks, Dreampal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elsewhere Dream Journal | Dreampal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-dream-journal/id6445864345/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreampal-interpret-dreams/id6470339762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 133 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ELSEWHERE.TO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638490410) | [仲生 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495043906) |

## What reviewers say

### Elsewhere Dream Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-dream-journal/id6445864345)

This app helps you explore your subconscious by journaling your dreams. It automatically generates images from your dreams, identifies recurring symbols, and provides insights into their meaning. Track your dream patterns over time and discover your personal mythology.

**Highlights:** Automatic dream image generation, Symbol and theme insights, Personal mythology discovery, Dream charting and search, Expert symbol interpretations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elsewhere Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Elsewhere Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Elsewhere Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Elsewhere Supporter | $99.99 | per year |
| 15 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Insightful dream charts
- 🎨 AI-generated dream art
- 🤔 Multiple interpretation styles
- 💡 Pulls out themes across dreams
- 📚 Keeps dreams safe and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bug: Cannot add locations to dreams
- 🐛 Bug: Supporter option endlessly loading
- 🐛 Bug: Magic code not sent for signup
- 🐛 Bug: App crashes on typing/editing dreams
- 🐛 Bug: App freezes on loading screen

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot add locations to dreams
- Supporter option endlessly loading
- Magic code not sent for signup
- App crashes when typing up a dream
- App gets stuck on a white screen

**Requested features**

- Fix bug: Add locations to dreams
- Fix bug: Supporter option not working
- Fix bug: Magic code not being sent
- Add feature: Calendar view for dreams
- Add feature: More compact list view for dreams


### Dreampal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreampal-interpret-dreams/id6470339762)

Log your dreams with voice or text, and receive AI-powered interpretations and visualizations. Connect with a community to share experiences and get emotional support from an AI companion.

**Highlights:** Effortless dream journaling, AI-powered dream interpretation, Artistic dream visualization, Community dream sharing, Private AI companion chats, Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elsewhere Dream Journal free?

Elsewhere Dream Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dreampal free?

Dreampal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elsewhere Dream Journal or Dreampal?

Elsewhere Dream Journal is rated higher. Elsewhere Dream Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Dreampal averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Elsewhere Dream Journal or Dreampal have ads?

Neither Elsewhere Dream Journal nor Dreampal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Elsewhere Dream Journal or Dreampal?

Elsewhere Dream Journal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dreampal every 9 days. Most recently, Elsewhere Dream Journal was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dreampal on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*