Chat Journal vs Chat Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chat Journal
This app provides a private chat interface for self-reflection and emotional expression. It allows users to record thoughts and feelings in a secure, personal space, with support for photo uploads and a dark mode for comfortable use.
- Private chat room for self-dialogue
- Secure, device-only message storage
- Photo uploads for memories
- Comfortable dark mode
- Emotional expression and healing space
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Chat Journal is a private chat diary app Write thoughts, feelings, and daily notes in a private chat space. --- KEY FEATURES • Write diary and notes in a chat-style interface • Organize entries in multiple chat journals • Secure your data with Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode • Customize backgrounds, fonts, and chat bubbles --- WHO IS IT FOR • People who want a private space for thoughts and feelings • Users who enjoy writing diaries or journals • Anyone who wants a simple chat-based note app • People who want to keep personal notes secure and private
Chat Journal
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Chat Journal – Daily Notes is a simple and private journaling app designed for everyday use. Write your thoughts as if you were chatting with yourself. No pressure, no social sharing—just your personal space. Features • Chat-style daily journaling • Text, photo, and voice note support • Automatic organization by date • Calendar and list views for easy review • Passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID protection • All data stored locally on your device Perfect for • Daily journaling • Quick thoughts and reflections • Private notes without social media Your moments, your memories—kept safely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chat Journal at none against Chat Journal's shown. Chat Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. Chat Journal sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chat Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chat Journal ships an update every 6 days, Chat Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chat Journal | Chat Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jun Haeyun | Mamiko Tsukamoto |
In-app purchases
Chat Journal
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Unlock Save Image$2.99
- Premium (Lifetime)$5.99
Chat Journal
- Pro (One-Time Purchase)$5.99
