# Deep Reading vs Journal Decor

The clearest difference is ads: Deep Reading at none against Journal Decor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Reading sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Journal Decor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep Reading ships an update every 2 days, Journal Decor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Reading | Journal Decor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Rabbithole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759575222) | [마야크루](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242322359) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-reading/id6740988718)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


### Journal Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-decor-sticker-diary/id6800596085)

Create personalized digital diaries with stickers, washi tape, and photo collages. Customize pages with effects and handwritten notes, then share privately or publicly. Drafts are secured with PIN and biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Digital sticker and washi tape placement, Photo and video framing, Handwritten notes and effect pens, Animated stickers, Calendar view for past entries, Customizable sharing options, PIN and biometric lock for drafts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 다꾸 플러스 (월간) | $1.99 | per month |
| 밤톨 10개 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 밤톨 30개 +3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 밤톨 60개 +8 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 밤톨 100개 +20 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Reading free?

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

### Is Journal Decor free?

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

### Do Deep Reading or Journal Decor have ads?

Journal Decor shows ads; Deep Reading does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Reading or Journal Decor?

Deep Reading ships an update every 2 days, and Journal Decor daily. Most recently, Deep Reading was updated on October 1, 2026 and Journal Decor on October 7, 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.*