AuraJournal vs Cal Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AuraJournal
Easily record your meals by simply taking a photo and adding an optional note. This app prioritizes speed and simplicity, making meal logging feel like a photo journal rather than a chore.
- Photo-based meal logging
- Optional notes for meals
- Fast and simple interface
- Stress-free tracking
- Journal-like experience
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AuraJournal makes meal logging quick, easy, and stress-free. Just snap a photo, add a note if you want, and you're done in seconds—no clunky forms, no distractions. Built for speed and simplicity, AuraJournal feels more like a photo journal than a tracking app, so you can focus on your life, not logging.
Cal Journal
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Cal Journal is your smart companion for effortless meal tracking and nutrition management. Simply snap a photo of your food, and Cal Journal will help you log your meals, track calories, and monitor key nutrients like carbs, protein, and fat. The intuitive calendar view lets you visualize your eating habits over time, making it easy to spot trends and stay motivated. Whether you’re aiming for weight loss, muscle gain, or just a healthier lifestyle, Cal Journal provides clear insights and daily summaries to keep you on track. Export your food records for further analysis, and enjoy a seamless, ad-free experience designed for simplicity and speed. With support for both camera and gallery uploads, recording your meals has never been easier. Start your journey to better health today with Cal Journal—your visual, easy-to-use food diary!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cal Journal at none against AuraJournal's shown. Cal Journal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AuraJournal ships an update every 6 weeks, Cal Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AuraJournal | Cal Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wintermute Studio | 飞 杨 |
In-app purchases
AuraJournal
No in-app purchases
Cal Journal
No in-app purchases
