# Dreamfire vs DreamWave Journal

The clearest difference is ads: DreamWave Journal at none against Dreamfire's shown. DreamWave Journal also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Dreamfire's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dreamfire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DreamWave Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dreamfire against 5.0 for DreamWave Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Dreamfire ships an update every 5 days, DreamWave Journal daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dreamfire | DreamWave Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamfire/id6746138156/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamwave-journal/id6751212207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808492894) | [Erin Singleton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834012048) |

## What reviewers say

### Dreamfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamfire/id6746138156)

This app offers a guided dream journal and interpretation service. It uses AI and unique Dream Guides to help users understand symbols, emotions, and patterns in their dreams for deeper self-awareness. It also includes a daily journal and pattern tracking features.

**Highlights:** Guided dream interpretation, AI dream analysis, Dream journal with symbol tracking, Daily journal for waking life reflection, Dream stats and pattern visualization, Integration exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreamfire Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Key Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Key Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### DreamWave Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreamwave-journal/id6751212207)

Explore and understand your inner world through multi-layered journaling. Record experiences with audio, build a personal symbol dictionary, and engage with AI-guided reflection. Includes tools like binaural beats and breathing exercises to support deeper states of awareness.

**Highlights:** Multi-layered journaling, Audio recording for quick journaling, Personal symbol dictionary, Socratic-style AI reflection, Custom practice plans and routines, Binaural beats and breathing guides, Track dreams, lucid dreams, OBEs, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DreamWave Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| DreamWave Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dreamfire free?

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

### Is DreamWave Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dreamfire or DreamWave Journal?

Dreamfire and DreamWave Journal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Dreamfire or DreamWave Journal have ads?

Dreamfire shows ads; DreamWave Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dreamfire or DreamWave Journal?

Dreamfire ships an update every 5 days, and DreamWave Journal daily. Most recently, Dreamfire was updated on October 24, 2026 and DreamWave Journal on October 18, 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.*