# BriefLook vs Commaday

The clearest difference is ads: BriefLook at none against Commaday's shown. BriefLook also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Commaday's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BriefLook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Commaday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BriefLook ships an update monthly, Commaday every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BriefLook | Commaday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 35 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aardustry GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674069248) | [WonHyeong Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791676100) |

## What reviewers say

### BriefLook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brieflook/id6464203336)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Ad-Free Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Commaday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commaday-one-line-journal/id6791676098)

This app helps you build a journaling habit by encouraging you to write just one sentence a day. It offers daily prompts and a unique 'comma' system to maintain streaks, even if you miss a day. Your entries are stored locally on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** One-sentence daily entries, Daily themes and keywords, Streak tracking with 'commas', Calendar view of entries, Local device storage, Google Drive backup option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - All 3 Ways in one day | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BriefLook free?

BriefLook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Commaday free?

Commaday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BriefLook or Commaday have ads?

Commaday shows ads; BriefLook does not.

### Which is updated more often, BriefLook or Commaday?

BriefLook ships an update monthly, and Commaday every 9 days. Most recently, BriefLook was updated on November 3, 2026 and Commaday on October 31, 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.*