# Joyful AI Journal vs Settle

The clearest difference is monetization model: Joyful AI Journal at free with in-app purchases against Settle's subscription. Joyful AI Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Settle's advantage is ratings volume (202 vs 9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joyful AI Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month and Settle sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joyful AI Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Settle has 202 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Joyful AI Journal's written reviews are positive against 80% of Settle's.

Joyful AI Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, Settle every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joyful AI Journal | Settle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-ai-journal/id6535669286/reviews)** | [4.6 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [App Genius LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756850902) | [Sola Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836360475) |

## What reviewers say

### Joyful AI Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-ai-journal/id6535669286)

This AI-powered wellness app helps you achieve clarity, balance, and self-growth through guided journaling, goal setting, and personalized insights. It offers AI-enhanced voice input and CBT-based prompts to foster self-awareness and emotional management.

**Highlights:** AI-powered insights and reflections, AI-enhanced voice journaling, Personalized AI-generated prompts, AI-generated goals and progress tracking, CBT-based guided journaling, Gratitude, intention setting, and win tracking, Daily reflections and check-ins

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joyful Monthly Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Joyful Annual Plan | $118.99 | per year |
| 15 Minutes – Normal Voice | $10.00 | one-time |
| 10 Minutes – Premium Voice | $10.00 | one-time |
| 15 Minutes – Premium Voice | $15.00 | one-time |
| 30 Minutes – Normal Voice | $20.00 | one-time |
| 45 Minutes – Normal Voice | $30.00 | one-time |
| 30 Minutes – Premium Voice | $30.00 | one-time |
| 60 Minutes – Normal Voice | $40.00 | one-time |
| 45 Minutes – Premium Voice | $45.00 | one-time |


### Settle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/settle-nervous-system-reset/id6751709642)

This app offers science-backed tools for nervous system regulation, helping users reduce anxiety, calm stress, and recover from trauma. It provides personalized plans based on a nervous system quiz and features over 70 expert-designed practices like breathwork, EFT tapping, and guided meditations.

**Highlights:** Nervous System Quiz & Score, Personalized Regulation Plans, Breathwork & Breathing Exercises, EFT Tapping & Somatic Tools, Vagus Nerve & Polyvagal Practices, Guided Meditations & Visualizations, Progress Tracking & Daily Streaks

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joyful AI Journal free?

Joyful AI Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Settle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joyful AI Journal or Settle?

Joyful AI Journal is rated higher. Joyful AI Journal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Settle averages 4.6 from 202 ratings.

### Do Joyful AI Journal or Settle have ads?

Settle shows ads; Joyful AI Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joyful AI Journal or Settle?

Joyful AI Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Settle every 9 days. Most recently, Joyful AI Journal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Settle on October 24, 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.*