# Lightpage vs Mist

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mist at every 2 days against Lightpage's every 11 days. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightpage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Mist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lightpage against 4.9 for Mist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 365 and 575 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Lightpage's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mist's.

Lightpage ships an update every 11 days, Mist every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightpage | Mist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpage-journal-and-diary/id6502964348/reviews) | **[4.9 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 365 | **575** |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lightpage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747613172) | [Holograph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531040795) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightpage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpage-journal-and-diary/id6502964348)

This AI-powered notebook offers a unique way to capture thoughts via voice or text. It provides daily personalized inspiration and acts as a thought partner, remembering your journey to help you discover patterns and move forward.

**Highlights:** Voice and text note capture, Personalized daily inspiration, AI guide with memory, Chat for perspective, Sync across devices, Private and secure

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $139.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transformative journaling experience
- 🤝 Feels seen and understood
- 🧠 Helps process trauma and emotions
- ✨ Provides insightful retrospective narratives
- 💬 AI chat is high quality and interactive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription price
- ⚠️ Misleading AI about free usage
- ❓ Free trial ended unexpectedly
- 📉 Price is prohibitively expensive for some
- 💳 No credit card needed for trial, but then subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues (offline when WiFi/data is okay)
- AI chat message limit resets instead of counting down
- Flawed sign-in process (email verification loop)
- Delete account option does not work

**Requested features**

- Email weekly letter
- App to speak responses in chat (hands-free option)
- Android version for cross-device sync
- Ability to upload own voice recordings taken elsewhere
- More forgiving free trial (e.g., text limits per day)


### Mist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mist-nutrition-tracker/id6743011052)

Easily log your food and exercise with a simple interface. Automatically calculates calories and macros, allowing you to view their impact on your health. Focuses on fast, uncomplicated tracking.

**Highlights:** Quick food and exercise logging, Automatic calorie calculation, Macro tracking, View health impacts (sleep, weight, mental health), Optional calorie count hiding, Simple, no-fuss interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mist Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Mist Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightpage free?

Lightpage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mist free?

Mist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightpage or Mist?

Mist is rated higher. Lightpage averages 4.9 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Mist averages 4.9 from 575 ratings.

### Do Lightpage or Mist have ads?

Neither Lightpage nor Mist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightpage or Mist?

Lightpage ships an update every 11 days, and Mist every 2 days. Most recently, Lightpage was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mist on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*