Comparison

New vs Bessie

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

Head to head
About

New

Features
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NewDay - Your Daily Photo Diary Capture and preserve your daily moments with NewDay, a simple yet powerful photo diary app that helps you create a visual journal of your life. Key Features: Choose one photo per day Add personal notes to your daily photos Mark your favorite moments with hearts View notes directly under your favorite photos User-friendly calendar view Secure storage - your photos remain on your device Customizable automatic backup: iCloud backup with enhanced reliability Simple and intuitive interface NewDay helps you build a beautiful collection of memories, one day at a time. The calendar view makes it easy to browse your photo history, while the ability to add notes lets you capture the stories behind your pictures. Your privacy is important - all photos and notes are stored locally on your device, and your backups are private in your iCloud account, giving you full control over your personal memories. Start your photo journey today with NewDay - because every day is worth remembering.

About

Bessie

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Bessie is your digital companion for everything related to your dog. With an elegant and intuitive interface, Bessie helps you keep track of your dog's activities, health condition, and daily routines. Features: β€’ Record and track your dog's activities - walks, running, training, play, and more β€’ View activity statistics with visual graphs and overviews β€’ Log weight and health data to follow your dog's development β€’ Upload and store pictures of your furry friend β€’ Get an overview of your dog's activity level and exercise needs β€’ All data is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud account for secure storage β€’ No advertisements or third-party content β€’ Supports both Norwegian and English Bessie is the perfect app for dog owners who want to give their pets the best life. Record activities, monitor health conditions, and see development over timeβ€”all in an elegant and user-friendly app! If you have multiple dogs, you can easily add them and keep track of each. You can also share PDF reports with family, veterinarians, or dog sitters. Download Bessie today and give your furry friend the attention they deserve!

Screenshots

New4 screens
Bessie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bessie at Free against New's $4.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Bessie is free to download; New costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New ships an update fortnightly, Bessie every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
New versus Bessie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewBessie
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOyvind BrantenbergAppelx AS

In-app purchases

None

New

No in-app purchases

None

Bessie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is New free?
New costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bessie free?
Bessie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do New or Bessie have ads?
Neither New nor Bessie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, New or Bessie?
New ships an update fortnightly, and Bessie every 2 weeks. Most recently, New was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bessie on October 30, 2026.

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