Comparison

myJournalApp vs Elefand

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

Head to head
About

myJournalApp

Features
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The little bookstore in Lisbon, the best tiramisu in Rome, or the hiking route that someone recommended to you ... - Just put a marker and never forget it again - Free choice of markers: Set markers wherever you want - completely independent of public data - Categories to suit your taste: 'Food', 'Shopping', 'Photo spots', 'Secret places' or something completely unique - Several lists: Next vacation? Restaurant tips? Places for your photo project? - No problem! - Private & personal: only you decide what goes on your map and who you share it with - Capture memories: Create your own diary with notes, pictures and your own thoughts directly on the marker - It can be used in many ways: as a knowledge database, as a travel planner, as a reminder list, ... ALWAYS KEEP THE OVERVIEW: - You get a restaurant recommendation or read something interesting about a place? Place a pin in the map and store the information there - as text, link or photos. - With a tap on a pin in the map view, you always have all the information at your fingertips. - For better differentiation, you can divide pins into different categories and thus separate hotel information from sights, for example. - You can freely define the categories and assign different symbols and colours to the corresponding pins. - With the search function you can easily find the desired documents. - In addition, a filter function in the map view helps you to limit the display to categories and thus to maintain a better overview. ORGANISE YOUR JOURNALS: - Define the categories into which you want to structure your information. - The individual categories can be distinguished from each other in the map view by colour and with freely selectable symbols. - You can also create as many journals as you like - one as a general knowledge database, another for planning a trip or as a travel diary. SHARE YOUR INFORMATION: - Choose a location and share the information with friends or family via AirDrop, Mail, or Messenger. - You can also save a journal to a location (iCloud, Dropbox, WebDAV server, SFTP server) that your friends or family can access. You can then use the information together or add new ones. QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, FEDDBACK - We have integrated help pages for your support. - We are here for you and welcome your feedback and suggestions. - Contact us at support@carl-gartendesign.de

About

Elefand

This app allows German citizens to register with the Federal Foreign Office's crisis preparedness list. It keeps your contact information updated for German embassies abroad and the crisis response center, ensuring quick contact in emergencies. You'll also receive security updates and travel advisories for your destination country.

Highlights
  • Register for crisis preparedness list
  • Update contact information
  • Receive security information
  • Get travel advisories
  • Information on elections abroad
Features
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Mit der App ELEFAND können Sie sich als deutscher Staatsangehöriger einfach in die Krisenvorsorgeliste des Auswärtigen Amts eintragen und dort Ihre Daten aktuell halten. Dadurch sind die für Sie zuständige deutsche Auslandsvertretung und das Krisenreaktionszentrum des Auswärtigen Amts über Ihren Auslandsaufenthalt informiert und werden im Krisenfall schnell mit Ihnen in Verbindung treten können. Außerdem erhalten Sie aktuelle Sicherheitsinformationen und Verhaltenshinweise für Ihr Reise- oder Gastland sowie, falls gewünscht, auch rechtzeitig Informationen über anstehende Bundestags- und Europawahlen. Weitere Informationen zur Krisenvorsorgeliste (ELEFAND) erhalten Sie im Internetangebot des Auswärtigen Amtes.

Screenshots

myJournalApp4 screens
Elefand3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elefand at none against myJournalApp's 1. Elefand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myJournalApp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Elefand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myJournalApp ships an update every 6 months, Elefand every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myJournalApp versus Elefand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyJournalAppElefand
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB115 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperGerold CarlAuswaertiges Amt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

myJournalApp

One-time1
  • Upgrade to ad-free version$0.99
None

Elefand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myJournalApp free?
myJournalApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elefand free?
Elefand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myJournalApp or Elefand have ads?
myJournalApp shows ads; Elefand does not.
Which is updated more often, myJournalApp or Elefand?
myJournalApp ships an update every 6 months, and Elefand every 2 months. Most recently, myJournalApp was updated on September 24, 2026 and Elefand on September 28, 2026.

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