Comparison

sMoment vs Write Night

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

Head to head
About

sMoment

Features
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Most wellness apps want more of your time. sMoment wants less. Open it, breathe for thirty seconds, close it, and get back to your life a little calmer than before. No account. No feed. No pressure to keep up. Just a moment for you. FIVE BREATHING TECHNIQUES, BACKED BY PRACTICE • Physiological Sigh (free): the fastest known way to calm your nervous system, two inhales and a long exhale • Box Breathing (free): the four-count square used by athletes and military teams to stay composed • 4-7-8 Breathing (Pro): the classic wind-down rhythm for evenings and racing thoughts • Coherent Breathing (Pro): slow, even breaths that settle your heart rate • Bhramari Humming (Pro): gentle humming breath that quiets a busy head Every technique comes with visual guidance, optional voice-free audio pacing, and soft haptics you can follow with your eyes closed. Sessions fit your day: from a single 30-second reset to a 10-minute sit-down. SOUNDSCAPES THAT STAY OUT OF THE WAY Twenty-one ambient tracks across seven scenes: fireplace, forest rain, night forest, ocean waves, river stream, Tibetan bowls, and white noise. Pick one, breathe, done. A JOURNAL THE SIZE OF A MOMENT After a session (or any time), jot down how you feel: a line of text, one of five moods, and the technique you used. The reflection log keeps a light record of your mood over time. No prompts to write more, no analysis of your private thoughts. It all stays on your device. SEE THE PATTERN, SKIP THE PRESSURE Simple stats show how your practice and mood develop: the last 7 days free, the full year with Pro. Missing a day is not a failure; it is a day. YOURS, NOT OURS sMoment works completely offline and needs no account. Your breaths, journal entries, and moods are stored locally on your device. If you want your journal on more than one device, an optional free Sapplify account keeps your data in sync across devices, and across every Sapplify app you use. ONE PRICE, NOT ANOTHER SUBSCRIPTION sMoment Pro is a single one-time purchase. It unlocks all five techniques, all soundscapes, and full-year stats. Forever. The free version stays genuinely useful: two complete techniques, guided sessions, journal, and weekly stats. WHEN TO USE SMOMENT • Before a meeting that has your shoulders up • After the third coffee and the fourth deadline • When you cannot sleep and your mind is loud • In the parking lot before you walk back in • Any thirty seconds that belong to you sMoment is part of the Sapplify suite: small, honest apps that do one thing well and leave you alone. A moment. Just for you.

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Write Night

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"Write Night" is a unique journaling experience where your daily thoughts and emotions are transformed into stars, creating a personal universe that is yours alone. Key Features Record Your Thoughts in the Stars Every word you write is preserved as a star in the night sky. From a simple sentence to your deepest reflections, entrust your thoughts to a quiet, private universe where no one else can see. Your Little Companion in the Night Sky In the corner of your screen, a small owl sits quietly by your side. It greets you with a soft "Good morning" or "Welcome back" depending on the time, and occasionally shares a whimsical thought. Tap on it for a gentle interaction—your silent listener in the stillness of the night. Planets of Memory and Discovery As your stars (entries) grow, you will unlock "Planets of Memory" and new cosmic phenomena. The more you write, the more your personal galaxy expands and flourishes. Healing Visuals and Soundscapes With stunning graphics, breathing animations, and soothing music, simply opening the app brings a sense of peace. Take a moment to gaze at your universe, step away from the busyness of daily life, and enjoy a quiet space for self-reflection. Recommended For -Those who struggled to keep a habit with standard, simple diary apps. -Anyone looking to unwind and decompress at the end of the day. -Fans of beautiful design and the mysteries of outer space. -People who want a private place to keep thoughts they can't share with anyone else. We Value Your Feedback! The developer is highly committed to improving "Write Night" and would love to hear from you. If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or feedback, please let us know via the form below: Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQl2G5mG0mqNO50PYZqeFsIgq4OtgGVugTYybb0sLgDFwosg/viewform?usp=dialog

Screenshots

sMoment4 screens
Write Night4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Write Night at every 3 weeks against sMoment's every 2 months. sMoment's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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. sMoment sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Write Night sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sMoment ships an update every 2 months, Write Night every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
sMoment versus Write Night: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersMomentWrite Night
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB388 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Eli RaschReoto Ando

In-app purchases

2 purchases

sMoment

One-time2
  • sMoment Pro - EarlyBird$3.99
  • sMoment Pro - Lifetime$7.99
3 purchases

Write Night

One-time3
  • 小さな星$0.49
  • 中くらいの星$2.99
  • 大きな星$5.99

Questions

Is sMoment free?
sMoment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write Night free?
Write Night is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do sMoment or Write Night have ads?
Neither sMoment nor Write Night shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sMoment or Write Night?
sMoment ships an update every 2 months, and Write Night every 3 weeks. Most recently, sMoment was updated on October 28, 2026 and Write Night on October 24, 2026.

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