# InspireNote vs Backyard Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backyard Journal at none against InspireNote's 1. Backyard Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). InspireNote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InspireNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backyard Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for InspireNote against 5.0 for Backyard Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

InspireNote ships an update every 8 days, Backyard Journal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InspireNote | Backyard Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspirenote-prompt-deck-note/id6737554560/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-journal/id6747956168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓乐 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750267463) | [Justin Ledvina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818680381) |

## What reviewers say

### InspireNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inspirenote-prompt-deck-note/id6737554560)

This app provides structured prompts and a flexible deck to guide your creative thinking and overcome mental blocks. It helps users brainstorm, ideate, capture notes, and build a personal idearium over time, focusing on directing thought rather than generating answers.

**Highlights:** 100+ prompt cards for brainstorming, Card-based deck interaction, Fast note and memo capture, Project-based organizer, Custom prompt pack creation, Widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |


### Backyard Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-journal/id6747956168)

Easily document events and changes on your property, from planting to wildlife sightings. Log entries with photos, notes, date, and location, plus current weather. Review your land's history over time with a clean, distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Log events with photos and notes, Automatic date and location recording, Add current weather and temperature, Simple, clean interface, Review land history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InspireNote free?

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

### Is Backyard Journal free?

Backyard Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InspireNote or Backyard Journal?

InspireNote and Backyard Journal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do InspireNote or Backyard Journal have ads?

Neither InspireNote nor Backyard Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InspireNote or Backyard Journal?

InspireNote ships an update every 8 days, and Backyard Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, InspireNote was updated on June 4, 2026 and Backyard Journal on September 8, 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.*