Comparison

Simply Journaling vs Seedlit

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

Head to head
About

Simply Journaling

Features
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Welcome to Simply Journaling - Your All-in-One Journal Hub Simply Journaling is the ultimate journaling app designed for every aspect of your life. Whether you're recording daily reflections, managing mental health, logging prayers, setting goals, or capturing travel memories, this beautifully designed app provides all the journaling tools you need in one place. Key Features: - All Journal Types in One App Gratitude, mental health, dream, prayer, productivity, food, travel, daily reflections, and more. - Guided Prompts & Templates Never feel stuck—choose from dozens of thoughtful prompts and journal styles. - Secure & Private Password and biometric lock features protect your entries. Your words are yours alone. - Cloud Sync & Backup Access your journals across devices and never lose your progress. - Personalization Options Customize fonts, themes, and layouts to make your journal truly yours. - Mood, Habit & Goal Tracking Track emotional patterns, daily habits, and progress toward personal milestones. - Export & Print Save digital memories or create beautiful printed keepsakes. Journaling Made Simple Whether you're new to journaling or a seasoned writer, Simply Journaling is your companion for reflection, growth, and healing—one entry at a time. Download Simply Journaling and start writing your story today.

About

Seedlit

This app helps you build a consistent journaling habit by visually representing your progress with a growing plant. Track your mood, set reminders, and access writing prompts to encourage daily reflection. All your entries are private and stored locally, with optional iCloud sync for backup.

Highlights
  • Rich text editing
  • Voice-to-text dictation
  • Photo support
  • Daily mood tracking
  • Plant health visualization
  • Streak tracking
  • Writing prompts
Features
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Seedlit is a journaling app that grows with you. Write daily, track your mood, and keep your plant healthy as you build consistency. Open the app and start writing. Rich text formatting, photos, and voice-to-text are all there when you want them. Everything auto-saves as you type. Just write and close. Your plant reflects your journaling habit. Keep writing and it stays healthy and vibrant. Miss a few days and it starts to wilt. Its appearance changes across six states based on your consistency, so you can always see at a glance how you're doing. Your home screen shows your plant's health, your current streak, a week-at-a-glance strip, and how many days you've journaled this month. Track your mood each day with a simple tap. Your calendar fills up with color over time, showing patterns you might not notice otherwise. Monthly and annual views let you see your journey at a glance. Tap any day to read what you wrote or add a new entry. Set a daily reminder at whatever time works for you. When you're stuck, tap the lightbulb for a writing prompt. Dark mode is fully supported. Every screen, every color, every detail adapts. Your journal is private by design. All entries are stored on your device. No accounts, no sign-ups, no tracking. Optional iCloud sync keeps everything backed up across your Apple devices. Works completely offline. Features: - Rich text editing with bold, italic, underline, highlight, text colors, and adjustable font sizes - Voice-to-text dictation - Photo support - Daily mood tracking - Plant health system with six visual states - Streak tracking and monthly progress - Daily reminders - Monthly and annual calendar views with mood colors - Writing prompts - Write entries for any past date - Full dark mode support - JSON export - Optional iCloud sync - Works completely offline - No account required Privacy Policy: https://www.seedlitapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.seedlitapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Simply Journaling4 screens
Seedlit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simply Journaling at 13.4 against Seedlit's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simply Journaling versus Seedlit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply JournalingSeedlit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarnett Counseling Services, PCAldur LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simply Journaling

No in-app purchases

None

Seedlit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Journaling free?
Simply Journaling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seedlit free?
Seedlit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Journaling or Seedlit have ads?
Neither Simply Journaling nor Seedlit shows ads.

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