Comparison

Elsewhere Dream Journal vs Claud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Elsewhere Dream Journal

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
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Elsewhere is a beautiful dream journaling app that helps you learn the language of your subconscious. The patterns in your dreams can help you find your center - what is meaningful for you, what is beautiful for you, what is terrifying for you, and why. Features: * Automatic dream image generation * Insights - If you dream about a character, setting or symbol multiple times, you'll get an insight about it * My Symbols - As you dream, Elsewhere will detect symbols in your dreams help you discover your personal mythology * Symbol interpretations by David Fontana, and thematic insights by Kelly Bulkeley * Automatic tagging of characters, settings, themes and more * Charts - See what you're dreaming about by year, month or week * Dream search Terms of use: https://elsewhere.to/terms

About

Claud

Record, understand, and visualize your dreams with this intuitive journal. Explore subconscious meanings and patterns through personalized interpretations and a beautiful, easy-to-navigate interface. Access your entries offline and organize them with custom filters.

Highlights
  • Intuitive dream journaling
  • Advanced dream interpretations
  • Dream visualization
  • Customizable filters
  • Offline access and sync
  • Elegant user interface
Features
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Your Personal Dream Journal & Interpreter Claud is designed with simplicity to help you record, understand, and explore your dreams. Whether you're a casual dreamer or a serious oneirologist, Claud offers a simplified way to explore the world of your subconscious. Key Features: Intuitive Dream Journaling: Easily log your dreams with our user-friendly interface with keyboard or voice input. Add details about your dreams and feelings to keep a comprehensive record of your nightly adventures. Dream Interpretations: Use our advanced model for enhanced interpretations of your dreams. Get insightful, personalised analysis to uncover deeper meanings and patterns. Dream visualisation: With just a tap, you can transform your dream narratives into a captivating image. Filter and Organise: With custom filters like 'All Entries', 'Bookmarked', and 'Archived', organising and reviewing your dream history has never been easier. Offline Access & Sync: No internet? No problem! Access your dreams anytime, anywhere. Elegant User Interface: Enjoy a beautiful, gradient-themed interface with easy navigation. Our dreamy design makes your journaling experience not just useful, but visually pleasing. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://akomea.github.io/privacy

Screenshots

Elsewhere Dream Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Elsewhere Dream Journal at 107 against Claud's 1. Claud's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Elsewhere Dream Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Claud sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Elsewhere Dream Journal against 5.0 for Claud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elsewhere Dream Journal has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Elsewhere Dream Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Claud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elsewhere Dream Journal ships an update every 2 weeks, Claud every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elsewhere Dream Journal versus Claud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElsewhere Dream JournalClaud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (107 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB102 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperELSEWHERE.TO LTDKenneth Akomea

Customer experience

Elsewhere Dream Journal

All ratings107 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative5.4%

Claud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Elsewhere Dream Journal

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Editing a dream sits on the loading screen
  • App freezes when exporting data
  • App crashes when closing and reopening after export issues

Requested features

11 requests
  • 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
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  • Add feature: Table of contents for dream titles
  • Add feature: Edit tags
  • Add feature: 7-Day trial version
  • Add feature: Ability to create own art prompts
  • Add feature: Nicer way to share results to socials (graphics and interpretation)
  • Add feature: Search function for symbol icons (with synonyms)

Claud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Elsewhere Dream Journal

Subscriptions4
  • Elsewhere Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Elsewhere Supporter$9.991 Month
  • Elsewhere Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Elsewhere Supporter$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 15 Credits$2.99
  • 30 Credits$4.99
  • 75 Credits$9.99
5 purchases

Claud

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Premium Access (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Claud Interpretation Coin$0.49
  • 6 Claud Interpretation Coins$1.99
  • 12 Claud Interpretation Coins$2.99

Questions

Is Elsewhere Dream Journal free?
Elsewhere Dream Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claud free?
Claud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elsewhere Dream Journal or Claud?
Claud is rated higher. Elsewhere Dream Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Claud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Elsewhere Dream Journal or Claud have ads?
Neither Elsewhere Dream Journal nor Claud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elsewhere Dream Journal or Claud?
Elsewhere Dream Journal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Claud every 10 days. Most recently, Elsewhere Dream Journal was updated on October 16, 2026 and Claud on October 7, 2026.

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