Comparison

Lorcle vs Calm Journal

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

Head to head
About

Lorcle

Discover essential local information for your community and areas of interest. Find news, events, and exclusive offers from local governments and businesses. Enhance your daily life by connecting with your town.

Highlights
  • Local information delivery
  • Event discovery via map
  • Interest-based content filtering
  • Exclusive business offers
  • Community engagement reactions
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毎日に必要な情報をあなたにお届け あなたの住んでいるまちと、関わりのあるまちの必要な情報をもっと近くに。 まちが見えると、暮らしが豊かに。 Lorcle(ロークル)は自治体や事業者など様々な地域の関係者とともに、情報発信を行うプラットフォームアプリです 【主要機能】 ・地域情報配信 あなたの住んでいるまち、興味関心のあるまちについて の記事やお知らせを一覧で見ることができます。 興味のある記事を読み終わったら、なるほどボタンで リアクションをしてみましょう ・みつける あなたの興味のあるジャンルにあった情報を発見することができます。 ・おでかけ あなたの住んでいるまちや興味関心のあるまちのイベント情報を マップから探すことができます。 ・ピックアップ 商業施設や企業からの最新情報を配信しています。 ここだけのお得な情報を見ることができます。 【サービス提供エリアについて】 サービス提供エリアは情報発信にご協力頂く自治体や地域事業者等との調整の上で決定しており、順次拡大していきます。 対象自治体の更新があり次第、Lorcle公式サイト(https://lorcle.jp)で随時公開していきます。

About

Calm Journal

Features
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Find your peace. Write it down, pop the bubble, and let it go. Calm Journal is a 100% private, data-free mindful notepad. Trap your anxiety, daily stress, or chaotic thoughts inside a glowing bubble. Then, simply pop it with your finger to wash it all away with satisfying ASMR sounds. [ Who is this for? ] Overthinkers who struggle to fall asleep at night. People looking for a safe, judgment-free space to vent. Anyone dealing with daily anxiety or work stress. Fans of ASMR, white noise, and satisfying bubble wrap popping. [ When to use Calm Journal ] Bedtime Routine: Clear your mind and find calm before sleep. Anxiety Relief: A quick digital detox tool to pop away sudden stress. Brain Dump: Write down messy thoughts and destroy them instantly. [ Key Features ] 1. 100% Private & No Data Saved Your words vanish the moment the bubble pops. No servers, no databases, no passwords needed. It’s a completely safe, untraceable space just for you. 2. Satisfying ASMR & Haptic Feedback Experience the ultimate stress relief. Enjoy the oddly satisfying popping sound, gentle haptic vibrations, and beautiful glowing particles that shatter away your worries. 3. Mindful Dark Theme Designed with a deep, soothing dark mode that is easy on the eyes. Perfect for late-night journaling in bed. Let go of the heavy thoughts, and find your calm today.

Screenshots

Lorcle4 screens
Calm Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lorcle at none against Calm Journal's 4. On price, ads, 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. Calm Journal sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lorcle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Lorcle versus Calm Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorcleCalm Journal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer中日新聞社Yuki Yoshioka

In-app purchases

None

Lorcle

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Calm Journal

One-time4
  • Coffee (small)$1.99
  • Coffee (medium)$2.99
  • Premium$3.99
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  • Coffee (large)$5.99

Questions

Is Lorcle free?
Lorcle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calm Journal free?
Calm Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lorcle or Calm Journal have ads?
Neither Lorcle nor Calm Journal shows ads.

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