Comparison

the waterfall vs MinimalBook

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

Head to head
About

the waterfall

This app serves as a personal introspection companion, allowing users to record thoughts, ideas, and memories. It features guided questions for deeper self-reflection, supports Markdown for expressive text, and allows tagging and image association with entries. Data is stored locally and synced with iCloud for privacy.

Highlights
  • Guided self-reflection questions
  • Markdown support for text
  • Tagging and image association
  • Local data storage with iCloud sync
  • Pinning important memories
  • Record reading notes and movie reviews
Features
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Waterfall —— More than just a diary app, it's your personal introspection companion. Waterfall is committed to helping you think, remember, and discover the beauty in life. As a unique diary app, the charm of Waterfall lies in its potential to touch every detail of life. Here, you can record your thoughts and ideas. Furthermore, our question feature allows for deeper pondering — just hold down on a diary entry and prompt yourself with a question, like "What did you eat today?", "What are you thinking about?", or "Was there something today that made you happy?". Each question is a deep dive into your own self-reflection. Moreover, Waterfall is fully featured — it supports Markdown, making your text even more expressive. You can also associate tags and pictures with your memories, turning them into visual echoes. So, what exactly can Waterfall record? The answer is: almost everything. Apart from life's snippets, you can use it to log your reading notes, movie reviews, and even life goals. Pin important things to remind yourself to always keep up the enthusiasm for life. In the end, we hope that you enjoy your time with Waterfall, where each day, you can cherish the last moment of the day and reminisce about the day's experiences. Here, every day, you have your own waterfall. It's worth noting that Waterfall takes your privacy very seriously. All your data are stored locally and automatically synced with iCloud, visible only to you. At Waterfall, your privacy is always given the highest level of protection. May you have a beautiful day with Waterfall. Wishing you a waterfall day.

About

MinimalBook

Features
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[Philosophy] MinimalBook brings peace to your personal finance. In a world full of distractions, we offer a quiet, clean space to track your income and expenses. No ads, no complex financial products, no social feeds. Just you and your money. [Key Features] • Fast Entry: Designed for speed. Record a transaction in seconds. • Clear Insights: Intuitive monthly charts and category rankings help you understand your spending habits instantly. • Data Privacy: Offline-first design. All data is stored locally on your device. You can export backups to JSON format anytime. • Ad-Free: Enjoy a completely clean interface with no interruptions. [Privacy Commitment] We value your financial privacy. This app does not collect personal information and does not upload your data to any external servers. Your financial records stay strictly on your device. [Trial & Membership] We believe in honest pricing and "try before you buy": • Enjoy a full-feature 24-hour free trial immediately after downloading. • If you find the app useful, upgrade to "Permanent Membership" with a single, affordable payment. • No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Pay once and own it forever, including all future updates. Start your minimalist financial journey today.

Screenshots

the waterfall4 screens
MinimalBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

the waterfall and MinimalBook are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. the waterfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MinimalBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
the waterfall versus MinimalBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterthe waterfallMinimalBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文杰 李军 沈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

the waterfall

One-time1
  • WATERFALL UPGRADE$7.99
1 purchases

MinimalBook

One-time1
  • 永久会员$0.99

Questions

Is the waterfall free?
the waterfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MinimalBook free?
MinimalBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do the waterfall or MinimalBook have ads?
Neither the waterfall nor MinimalBook shows ads.

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