Comparison

Death Reminder App vs TimeStamp Private Journal

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

Head to head
About

Death Reminder App

This app helps you confront the reality of your mortality to foster a greater sense of urgency, purpose, and joy in your daily life. It draws inspiration from ancient Buddhist practices to encourage you to cherish every moment and live more extraordinarily.

Highlights
  • Daily death reminders
  • Fosters urgency and purpose
  • Inspired by Buddhist Maranasati
  • Promotes living extraordinarily
  • Aids in finding clarity and joy
Features
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You’ve been sleepwalking through life without a sense of urgency. Sometimes you even know what to do, but you don’t do it. You feel like you have all the time in the world. You don’t—and you know this. You know you will die...but you don’t feel it. If you could truly feel it, you could heal yourself. You would discover clarity, purpose, and joy. You would cherish every second. And the best part? This transformation isn’t a trick. No silly affirmations. No hypnosis. This is real. Lasting. Life-long. Because it’s the truth. The Buddhists understood the power of death on the mind. They created an entire practice of meditations and contemplations called Maranasati—considered among the most powerful transformative techniques in their system. The Death Reminder App re-creates that experience, allowing you to embrace this transformation in just days. Your time is running out. Make every moment extraordinary. Note: This app is a paid subscription service that includes a free trial. Note: This app does not provide any professional mental health or crisis intervention services. Privacy Policy: https://www.deathreminder.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.deathreminder.app/tos

About

TimeStamp Private Journal

This app helps you privately record life's important events and the people who shared them. Log milestones like baptisms and birthdays, track attendees such as godparents and family, and build a secure photo diary of cherished memories and connections.

Highlights
  • Track guests and godparents for events
  • Build a private family history diary
  • Add photos to journal entries
  • Log events with custom notes and categories
  • Organize with tags and search
  • Private and synced across devices
  • Unlimited photos with Premium
Features
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Track Godparents, Guests & Milestones in Your Private Photo Diary Capture life's milestones and the people who make them unforgettable. With TimeStamp Journal & Diary, log events like baptisms, birthdays, and anniversaries while tracking every attendee—godparents, family, friends—who shared the joy. Build a secure family history diary filled with photos, details, and lasting connections. Perfect for cherishing special moments and never forgetting who was there. Why Choose TimeStamp for Guest & Milestone Tracking? • Track Attendees Effortlessly: Record godparents at baptisms, guests at birthdays, or family at anniversaries—keep a complete "who was there" log for every event. • Build Family History: Create a personalized milestone diary that captures not just dates, but the people and stories behind them—ideal for reunions or legacy building. • Rich Photo Memories: Add photos to relive moments (multiple images with Premium) in your secure photo journal. • Easy Event Logging: Save occasions with dates, custom notes, and categories like "Baptism" or "Wedding" for quick organization. • Smart Organization: Use tags, bookmarks, and powerful search to find any guest list or memory in seconds. • Private & Synced: Your diary stays locked and auto-syncs across devices with free cloud backup—peace of mind for personal stories. • Intuitive Design: Clean, user-friendly interface for journaling on the go, whether it's a gratitude entry or travel adventure. Key Features for Seamless Tracking People-Present Guest Logs • Log every detail: Who attended? Note godparents, relatives, or friends with custom fields for roles and contacts. • Cherish connections: Always remember who celebrated your baby's christening or wedding vows with you. • Family-focused: Turn fleeting gatherings into a searchable history of shared joys. Milestone Event Journal • Record baptisms, birthdays, anniversaries, and more with timestamps, descriptions, and attendee lists. • Filter by event type to revisit guest trackers for holidays or reunions effortlessly. Custom Categories & Tools • Tailor categories like "Godparents Tracker" or "Birthday Guests" to fit your life. • Bookmark favorites for instant access to heartfelt moments. Advanced Search & Sync • Filter by bookmarks and categories. • Find any memory in seconds with our robust search functionality. Seamless Cloud Sync • Cloud sync keeps your private diary safe and accessible everywhere. Premium Features • Unlimited photos per entry for vivid storytelling. • Ad-free experience for focused reflection. TimeStamp transforms your phone into a timeless guest book and private diary. Whether planning a baptism (track those godparents!), hosting a birthday bash, or reflecting on an anniversary, start logging the people who matter today. Download now and make every moment count! *Premium features available via in-app purchase. Great for: godparents tracker, baptism guest log, family milestone diary, event attendees journal, private photo diary, anniversary tracker, birthday guest list, and personal family history app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://pixolini.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://pixolini.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Death Reminder App4 screens
TimeStamp Private Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeStamp Private Journal at 83% against Death Reminder App's 41%. TimeStamp Private Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Death Reminder App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (104 vs 8). On price, 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. Death Reminder App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TimeStamp Private Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeStamp Private Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Reminder App has 104 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Death Reminder App's written reviews are positive against 83% of TimeStamp Private Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Death Reminder App ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeStamp Private Journal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Death Reminder App versus TimeStamp Private Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeath Reminder AppTimeStamp Private Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (104 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB84 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTheDeep, LLC.Pixolini, Inc.

Customer experience

Death Reminder App

All ratings104 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative20.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.1%

TimeStamp Private Journal

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Death Reminder App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot enable notifications
  • App doesn't let you clear pay screen
  • Free trial charges before trial ends
  • Cannot cancel subscription easily
  • App doesn't work/no content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offer a free version
  • Make the app free
  • Allow one-time payment option
  • Customize reminder frequency
  • Improve AI content for productivity focus

TimeStamp Private Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Death Reminder App

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription7 Days trial$24.003 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time OfferFree
7 purchases

TimeStamp Private Journal

Subscriptions6
  • TimeStamp Premium Monthy7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • TimeStamp Premium Monthy7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • TimeStamp Premium Monthy$2.991 Month
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  • TimeStamp Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • TimeStamp Premium Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • TimeStamp Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Death Reminder App free?
Death Reminder App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeStamp Private Journal free?
TimeStamp Private Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Death Reminder App or TimeStamp Private Journal?
TimeStamp Private Journal is rated higher. Death Reminder App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while TimeStamp Private Journal averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Death Reminder App or TimeStamp Private Journal have ads?
TimeStamp Private Journal shows ads; Death Reminder App does not.
Which is updated more often, Death Reminder App or TimeStamp Private Journal?
Death Reminder App ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimeStamp Private Journal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Death Reminder App was updated on October 21, 2026 and TimeStamp Private Journal on October 15, 2026.

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