Comparison

JoyFish vs MicroCalm

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

Head to head
About

JoyFish

Features
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The JoyFish (You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of fish?) is an iOS app designed specifically for aquarium enthusiasts, aimed at helping users record and track the growth and daily activities of their beloved fish. With this app, you can easily manage feeding and health screenings for your fish. You can also manage other aspects such as water quality and cleanliness of the tank, and enjoy the fun of recording the growth of your fish, witnessing every irreplaceable moment. Fish Joy offers a simple and intuitive interface with practical features, making fish care easy and fun. The activity log feature in the app helps you record the daily activities of your fish in detail, allowing you to better understand and optimize their living environment and health condition. The product has just been launched and hopes to receive feedback from fellow fish enthusiasts. If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to contact me in various ways. I hope everyone can feel the joy of fishkeeping and experience the joy of life while using it. Current Main Features: Manage and record small fish and their activities Manage and record tank and tank activities Notifications for various types of activities Themes, category tags, and other settings User Rights: The basic version currently has some restrictions on entry recording, but other features are the same as the premium version. In-App Purchase: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings in the App Store after purchase. Email jiangdi0924@gmail.com Terms: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Terms-5a99ba5bf942491b8299c07221bb5f7b Privacy: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-cdb1be6b87f64c06b7dbea6ffbbad83f

About

MicroCalm

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MicroCalm is a minimalist mindfulness app designed for busy minds. No sign-ups, no guided courses β€” just simple, calming prompts to help you pause, breathe, and reset anytime you need. Whether you’re in a stressful meeting, waiting in line, or winding down before bed, MicroCalm offers bite-sized guidance to help you feel grounded in seconds. - 100+ mindful prompts for breathing, grounding, reflection, and relaxation - Offline-friendly β€” no internet required - Gentle design with no distractions or noise - Use anytime: at work, on transit, before sleep, or mid-scroll Designed with intention and simplicity. MicroCalm helps you reconnect with the present β€” one breath at a time.

Screenshots

JoyFish4 screens
MicroCalm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroCalm at none against JoyFish's 2. MicroCalm also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. JoyFish sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MicroCalm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
JoyFish versus MicroCalm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoyFishMicroCalm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer笛 姜Giulio Soro

In-app purchases

2 purchases

JoyFish

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$3.99
None

MicroCalm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JoyFish free?
JoyFish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MicroCalm free?
MicroCalm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JoyFish or MicroCalm have ads?
Neither JoyFish nor MicroCalm shows ads.

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