Comparison

the waterfall vs Again

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

Again

Features
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There are so many quiet, recurring moments in life: When was the last time I watered the plants? When did I last change the sheets or clean the filters? When was my last haircut or dentist visit? When did I last call home or service the car? We often don't need a loud alarm barking at us on a strict calendar. All we need is a calm glance to remember: "Oh, it's been 23 days." 【Zero Guilt · Gentle Remembering】 • No streaks to break: Free yourself from habit-tracking anxiety. • No due dates chasing you: Life is a rhythm, not a rigid taskmaster. • Native & Minimal: Designed purely for iOS with gentle interactions. 【Key Features】 • One-tap Record: Tap to mark done today, stamping the exact moment. • Life Rhythm: View your natural intervals without judgement. • Footprint Matrix: A peaceful monthly grid marking moments of care. • Flexible Reminders: Gentle notifications around your usual intervals. • 50+ Curated Symbols & Emoji: Outline icons and colorful emoji expressions. • Appearance: Light, dark, or system appearance support. 【Again Pro Lifetime】 • Unlimited things: Remember as many items as you want. • iCloud Multi-device Sync: Seamless, private sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • All Icons & Emoji: Full access to emoji and custom symbols. • Alternate App Icons: Elegant icons to personalize your home screen. • One-time Purchase: Pay once, enjoy forever. No subscription pressure. --- 【Terms & Privacy Policy】 • Privacy Policy: https://againapp.pages.dev/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

the waterfall4 screens
Again4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Again at every 9 days against the waterfall's every 3 months. the waterfall's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. the waterfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Again sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

the waterfall ships an update every 3 months, Again every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
the waterfall versus Again: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterthe waterfallAgain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文杰 李金苹 卢

In-app purchases

1 purchases

the waterfall

One-time1
  • WATERFALL UPGRADE$7.99
1 purchases

Again

One-time1
  • Again Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is the waterfall free?
the waterfall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Again free?
Again is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do the waterfall or Again have ads?
Neither the waterfall nor Again shows ads.
Which is updated more often, the waterfall or Again?
the waterfall ships an update every 3 months, and Again every 9 days. Most recently, the waterfall was updated on November 3, 2026 and Again on November 6, 2026.

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