DBM Journal vs Holonote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBM Journal
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DBM Journal is an easy-to-use daily journaling app that helps you build a habit of reflection and personal growth. Designed with Black men in mind, it creates a supportive space for self-discovery, empowerment, and intentional living—whether you’re new to journaling or ready to deepen your practice
Holonote
This app automatically logs your daily activities, including places visited and routes taken, and integrates your photos and journal entries. It allows you to revisit and share your experiences privately on your device.
- Automatic place and path logging
- Photo integration
- Journaling with voice notes
- On-device data privacy
- Memory timeline
- Sharing capabilities
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Holonote is a travel diary that is automatic and private. Automatic. Keep your phone in your pocket. Holonote saves the places you visit and draws your paths, whether you're on foot, in a car, or on a flight. The photos you take show up in the moments you took them. At the end of each day you have a timeline of where you went. Private. Everything is saved on your phone. Photos stay in your library, never copied or uploaded. We have no servers. Only you can see your diary. Email us at aloha@forpedestrians.com for questions or feature requests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Holonote at none against DBM Journal's 3. DBM Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. DBM Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Holonote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DBM Journal | Holonote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delvon Fontenot | For Pedestrians LLC. |
In-app purchases
DBM Journal
- US$4.991 Month
- US$39.991 Year
- US$199.99
Holonote
No in-app purchases
