Comparison

CloudMode vs Chat Journal

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

Head to head
About

CloudMode

Easily log your daily emotions and thoughts with simple mood selections and brief diary entries. Visualize your emotional patterns over time with charts and a calendar, and export your entries as PDF files for personal records.

Highlights
  • Simple mood logging
  • One-line diary entries
  • Detailed mood recording
  • Mood calendar visualization
  • Mood chart analysis
  • Diary search functionality
  • PDF export
Features
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Emotions change many times a day. Record your feelings and thoughts that change over time! [How to use Goorum(Cloud)Mode] - Simply : You can simply record your mood by choosing it. - One-line diary : After you choose your mood, you can write a one-line diary within 15 characters. - Details : If you tap the extend button, you can record the details. [A mood calendar that can be checked at a glance] - You can check the mood image you recorded the most in a day. - VoiceOver User : You can hear the most recorded feelings about the day you choose. [Mood Chart] - You can check the number of moods and percentages. [Diary Search] - Search diary content [Diary Notifications] - Set diary notification times [PDF Export] - Save all diaries as PDF files Please feel free to use this app because the contents written in GoorumMode are only saved on personal devices and cannot be checked from the outside. ----- Inquiries and error reports : luv2hong@gmail.com @goorumode instagram

About

Chat Journal

This app provides a private chat interface for self-reflection and emotional expression. It allows users to record thoughts and feelings in a secure, personal space, with support for photo uploads and a dark mode for comfortable use.

Highlights
  • Private chat room for self-dialogue
  • Secure, device-only message storage
  • Photo uploads for memories
  • Comfortable dark mode
  • Emotional expression and healing space
Features
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Chat Journal is a private chat diary app Write thoughts, feelings, and daily notes in a private chat space. --- KEY FEATURES • Write diary and notes in a chat-style interface • Organize entries in multiple chat journals • Secure your data with Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode • Customize backgrounds, fonts, and chat bubbles --- WHO IS IT FOR • People who want a private space for thoughts and feelings • Users who enjoy writing diaries or journals • Anyone who wants a simple chat-based note app • People who want to keep personal notes secure and private

Screenshots

CloudMode4 screens
Chat Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudMode at none against Chat Journal's 3. CloudMode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chat Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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. Chat Journal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CloudMode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudMode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CloudMode's written reviews are positive against 80% of Chat Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudMode ships an update every 3 weeks, Chat Journal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CloudMode versus Chat Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudModeChat Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSojin ParkJun Haeyun

Customer experience

CloudMode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chat Journal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

CloudMode

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Chat Journal

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Unlock Save Image$2.99
  • Premium (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is CloudMode free?
CloudMode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chat Journal free?
Chat Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudMode or Chat Journal?
CloudMode is rated higher. CloudMode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chat Journal averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do CloudMode or Chat Journal have ads?
Chat Journal shows ads; CloudMode does not.
Which is updated more often, CloudMode or Chat Journal?
CloudMode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chat Journal every 6 days. Most recently, CloudMode was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chat Journal on November 4, 2026.

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