# StoryPad vs SummaryFeed

The clearest difference is update cadence: StoryPad at every 6 days against SummaryFeed's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryPad sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and SummaryFeed sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryPad ships an update every 6 days, SummaryFeed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryPad | SummaryFeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypad-my-diary-journal/id6744032172/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 110 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thea Choem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805627664) | [Calin Zidaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/966546032) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypad-my-diary-journal/id6744032172)

Capture your thoughts, emotions, and daily activities on a single, flowing timeline. This app offers extensive customization for writing, mood tracking, and secure storage. Organize your life's moments with ease and reflect on your past entries.

**Highlights:** Customizable writing tools, Throwback memory feature, Add multiple photos per entry, Track 45+ emotions, Organize with tags and stars, PIN, FaceID, or fingerprint lock, Google Drive sync and local export

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relaxing Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Period Calendar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voice Journal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Markdown Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| StoryPad Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### SummaryFeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summaryfeed-explore-bubbles/id6755601368)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Yearly | $107.99 | per year |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $110.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Monthly | $178.99 | per month |
| SummaryFeed Yearly | $229.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryPad free?

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

### Is SummaryFeed free?

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

### Do StoryPad or SummaryFeed have ads?

Neither StoryPad nor SummaryFeed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryPad or SummaryFeed?

StoryPad ships an update every 6 days, and SummaryFeed every 2 months. Most recently, StoryPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and SummaryFeed on October 28, 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.*