CinderNotes vs FeelingPrepper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CinderNotes
A private digital journal designed for unfiltered self-expression. Write down your thoughts and feelings, then digitally "burn" the page to achieve a sense of closure and renewal. The app prioritizes your privacy with no data collection.
- Instant digital page burning
- Calming burning animation and sounds
- Complete privacy, no data collection
- Write without fear of judgment
- Simple and elegant design
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Introducing CinderNotes, your private journal for raw, unfiltered self expression. Are you weighed down by thoughts and feelings you can’t share? CinderNotes provides a confidential and cathartic space to express these feelings freely. Write what’s on your mind and then digitally “burn” the page. As you watch your words disappear you are left with a sense of closure and renewal. CinderNotes is completely private. No data is collected or saved. Once you digitally “burn” the page your words disappear forever. Whether you need to rant, reminisce, or reflect, CinderNotes gives you a safe space to let it out and then let it go. FEATURES ⁃ Your words instantly erase when you hit the “burn” button. ⁃ Animation and sounds replicate the experience of burning paper. ⁃ Completely confidential - we don’t collect or save anything. WRITE WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENT When you hit the “burn” button, your words vanish forever allowing you to write freely and openly, without fear of judgment. CALMING ANIMATION & SOUNDS Soothing animation and sounds simulate a sheet of paper burning, creating a calming and immersive writing experience. NO DATA COLLECTED Privacy is our priority. We collect nothing and save nothing. SIMPLE & ELEGANT DESIGN The sleek, minimal interface creates a simple, intuitive experience so you can focus on unrestricted self expression.
FeelingPrepper
This mental wellness app offers CBT-based journaling to help manage stress and low mood. It features behavioral activation and cognitive reframing tools, with gamified progress and a private journaling space.
- Behavioral activation (GRAPES)
- Cognitive Triangle reframing
- Daily self-reflection check-ins
- Gamified progress with pet companion
- Data export to CSV
- Private journaling
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FeelingPrepper is a personal mental-wellness journaling app that helps you build healthy daily habits using two evidence-based CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) tools. Whether you're managing stress, low mood, or just want to stay grounded, Feeling Prepper gives you a simple, private space to check in with yourself every day. WHAT YOU'LL DO • GRAPES — Behavioral activation made simple. Log one small activity across six categories (Gentle with yourself, Relaxation, Accomplishment, Pleasure, Exercise, and Social) to build momentum and beat low mood. • Cognitive Triangle — Reframe unhelpful thinking. Tap into the connection between your Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors to understand patterns and respond differently. • Daily check-ins — A quick, judgment-free space to reflect on how you're doing. STAY MOTIVATED Progress is gamified with a daily streak and a pet companion that grows alongside your habits. Small steps, every day, add up. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your journal is yours. All entries are your own private content. Manage everything from Settings: • Export your data anytime as a CSV file • Permanently delete your account and all data, right inside the app • Local-only reminders — no tracking, no ads THOUGHTFUL REMINDERS Optional local notifications nudge you for daily check-ins, streaks, milestones, and your companion — all toggleable in Settings. No spam. IMPORTANT FeelingPrepper is a self-help wellness tool. It is not a medical device and is not a substitute for professional care, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, in-app resources include 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), the Crisis Text Line, and 911. Start small. Feel prepared.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: CinderNotes at 6 against FeelingPrepper's 1. CinderNotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CinderNotes against 5.0 for FeelingPrepper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CinderNotes has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | CinderNotes | FeelingPrepper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Clint Johnson | MUSTAQIM BINBURHANUDDIN |
Customer experience
CinderNotes
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In-app purchases
CinderNotes
No in-app purchases
FeelingPrepper
No in-app purchases
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