Big Yellow Diary vs Glimpse Micro Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Big Yellow Diary
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Why keep a diary? My answer is, because some information may seem unimportant at the time, but later you might need it and forget it. For example, today I plan to visit a friend's house. Iβve been there before, but I just can't remember the exact address. Another example is, thereβs someone around me who said something, how can I judge if itβs true or not? One way is to compare it with what theyβve said before and see if there are any contradictions. Without a diary, there's no way to make such a comparison.
Glimpse Micro Journal
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Journaling apps ask too much. Glimpse is micro-journaling β capture your day in seconds, not paragraphs. A few words, a photo, a mood. That's it. No pressure, no guilt, no blank page anxiety. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Other apps overwhelm you with features. Glimpse strips it back to what matters: your thoughts, your memories, your moments. Write as much or as little as you want. CAPTURE THE MOMENT Add a photo to any entry. Your memories deserve more than just words. TRACK YOUR MOOD Tap how you're feeling and watch patterns emerge over time. Understand your emotional journey without effort. BUILD A HABIT THAT STICKS Watch your streak grow. Get a gentle daily reminder. Celebrate milestones. Glimpse is designed to make consistency easy. LOOK BACK & REMEMBER Rediscover entries from previous years. See your mood calendar. Spot trends and patterns in how you feel. YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED Your journal stays on your device. Secure it with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN. We never see your thoughts β ever. GLIMPSE PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with a free 14-day trial: β’ Unlimited entries & photos β’ Full mood insights & history β’ PDF export β take your journal anywhere Start small. Stay consistent. Remember more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Glimpse Micro Journal at 15.1 against Big Yellow Diary's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Big Yellow Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glimpse Micro Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Big Yellow Diary ships an update every 6 days, Glimpse Micro Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Yellow Diary | Glimpse Micro Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε±± ι» | Evaske Limited |
In-app purchases
Big Yellow Diary
- Plus version$1.99
Glimpse Micro Journal
- Glimpse Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Glimpse Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Glimpse Premium Lifetime$24.99
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