Venting Journal vs Gratiful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Venting Journal
This app offers a private space to express your emotions through writing. Entries automatically disappear after a set time, providing a fresh start daily. It's designed for moments when you need to release feelings without the permanence of traditional journaling.
- Private emotional venting space
- Entries automatically fade out
- Minimalistic and simple interface
- Daily fresh start
- Express thoughts and feelings
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Letha – A Safe Space for Your Emotions Sometimes, you just need to let it all out. Letha is a unique journal app designed for those moments when you need to vent, but without the pressure of keeping things forever. With Letha, you can write freely and release your emotions, knowing that your entries will automatically fade out after a set time—giving you a fresh start every day. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or just need to express yourself, Letha provides a simple and minimalistic space for your thoughts. Download Letha Today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Gratiful
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Gratiful – A Gentle Space for Gratitude & Reflection Gratiful is a calm, private place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the positive moments of your life. Designed to help you build a daily gratitude habit, Gratiful turns journaling into a mindful, meaningful ritual. Release negative thoughts - Write down limiting beliefs, worries, or negative thoughts — then let them go. Gratiful helps you symbolically burn them away, creating space for clarity and emotional relief. Capture moments of gratitude every day - Easily record what you’re grateful for, whether it’s something small or deeply meaningful. Over time, your journal becomes a powerful reminder of the good already present in your life. Thoughtful prompts to guide your journaling - Not sure what to write? Gratiful offers gentle, well-crafted prompts that help you reflect, go deeper, and build a consistent journaling habit without pressure. Reflect and document your gratitude - Look back on your past entries, notice patterns, and observe how your mindset evolves. Gratiful encourages self-reflection without judgment. Track your mood - Log your mood daily and visualize trends over time. Understand how gratitude and reflection influence your emotional well-being. Absolutely private - Your thoughts are yours alone. Gratiful is designed with privacy in mind — no social features, no pressure, just a safe personal space. Whether you want to feel calmer, more present, or simply more grateful, Gratiful helps you build a positive daily ritual — one moment at a time. Start your gratitude journey today. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Venting Journal at 18.0 against Gratiful's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Venting Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gratiful sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Venting Journal | Gratiful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | Elyan Gutierrez | Adam Kovacs |
In-app purchases
Venting Journal
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access$17.991 Year
Gratiful
- Gratiful Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Gratiful Pro Annual$29.991 Year









