Comparison

Venting Journal vs Gratiful

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private emotional venting space
  • Entries automatically fade out
  • Minimalistic and simple interface
  • Daily fresh start
  • Express thoughts and feelings
Features
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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/

About

Gratiful

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Venting Journal4 screens
Gratiful4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Venting Journal versus Gratiful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVenting JournalGratiful
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB11 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperElyan GutierrezAdam Kovacs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Venting Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited access$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Gratiful

Subscriptions2
  • Gratiful Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gratiful Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Venting Journal free?
Venting Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gratiful free?
Gratiful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Venting Journal or Gratiful have ads?
Neither Venting Journal nor Gratiful shows ads.

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