Comparison

L vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

L

Features
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Get more from every visit to L'Usine with our loyalty app! Join today to enjoy exciting perks including exclusive promotions, special discounts, and the latest updates on new dishes and events. From our signature brunch to fresh salads and pastas, you’ll get rewarded each time you dine. Loyalty app members also get early access to special events, birthday treats, and personalized offers. It’s our way of saying thank you for being a part of the L'Usine community! Download the app now and start earning rewards on your next visit.

About

Folio

Features
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The journal for an overthinking mind. Folio is for the 11pm brain that won't shut off. Open it, dump what's in your head, and let the page do the rest β€” a thoughtful prompt is always waiting, so you never face a blank page. WRITE WITHOUT PRESSURE - A prompt every time you open - Warm dark theme, serif type β€” feels like a real journal - Rich text, photos, checklists β€” auto-saves as you type - Daily reminder at a time you choose KEEP COMING BACK - Writing streak with gentle weekly forgiveness - Mood tracking + a daily quote on home - Weather, location, and music tag each entry automatically - Word-cloud insights show the themes you return to PRIVATE BY DEFAULT - No account, ever β€” everything stays on your iPhone - Lock with Face ID β€” zero ads, zero tracking - Export to PDF or Markdown anytime FOLIO PRO Unlock writing tools, document scanner, voice memos, Apple Pencil sketch, multi-photo entries, and custom templates. Seven-day free trial β€” monthly, yearly, or lifetime. Most journal apps assume you know what to write. Folio assumes you don't β€” and that's the point. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://hellosuongtran.github.io/folio-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

L4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: L at none against Folio's 3. L also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. L asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

L ships an update every 5 weeks, Folio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
L versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLUSINE COMPANY LIMITEDAnh Ngoc Le

In-app purchases

None

L

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Folio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Folio Pro Lifetime7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Folio Pro$99.99

Questions

Is L free?
L is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do L or Folio have ads?
Neither L nor Folio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, L or Folio?
L ships an update every 5 weeks, and Folio every 3 weeks. Most recently, L was updated on September 15, 2026 and Folio on September 12, 2026.

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