Comparison

Amulet vs Grain Journal

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

Head to head
About

Amulet

Features
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Amulet is a journal app where you express your emotions first and describe them later. For each entry, you shape your emotions and thoughts into an amulet. We believe that journaling is not about the data you collect, but about being in the moment and connecting with yourself deeply and authentically. We built Amulet to bring your digital journal to life in your own language. EXPRESS YOURSELF β€’ You can change almost anything about it, including how 'pointed' it is, how round and full it is, the 'leafiness', the number of points, the color, and much more! After you've found what resonates with you, you can continue to write your journal entry and story. Describe what the amulet means to you and why you chose it. INSPIRED BY ART THERAPY β€’ Based on several contemporary therapeutic practices, such as story therapy, mindfulness, and art therapy, Amulet helps you capture your thoughts and emotions without needing you to find the 'perfect words'. Art therapy and journaling can improve your mental health and wellbeing by helping you express yourself easier and more effectively. COLLECT COOL ROCKS β€’ Amulet journal is inspired by interstitial journalling, which encourages you to record even the shortest of thoughts - or even just an amulet. Through shaping the amulet, you get in touch with your inner self to find what resonates with where you are. Whether its once a day or multiple times throughout, Amulet is designed to meet your needs and your lifestyle. DESIGNED LIKE ART β€’ Beautiful, clean, and polished; Amulet is designed to get out of your way, so you can focus on your journalling β€’ Shape your emotions into amulets to be saved with each new entry β€’ Scroll through past days with an overview of your amulets at all times β€’ Unlimited entries, forever. β€’ Enjoy smooth and playful animations that makes journaling healthy AND fun PRIVATE AND SECURE β€’ Designed to function completely offline, with planned support for iCloud sync in the future PLANNED FEATURES β€’ Chat with your amulet - explore the meaning behind it and learn to express yourself to others β€’ Share your amulets with friends - a whole new way to connect with friends and family by sharing your amulets β€’ New customisation options, such as custom colors, icons, and adding images to entries β€’ Secure your journal with passcode, TouchID, or FaceID β€’ Custom and personalised notifications and screen time interruptions to share your mood β€’ Different ways to revisit and explore the amulets you've collected, make sense of your own story in a whole new way β€’ ... And much MUCH more!

About

Grain Journal

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Grain is a beautifully simple micro-journal for capturing daily moments in just a few words. No long-form writing. No pressure. Just capture what matters β€” one grain at a time. FEATURES: β€’ Write in seconds β€” 50 characters max, pick a mood, done β€’ Daily streak tracking to build a journaling habit β€’ Mosaic view β€” see your entire month in color β€’ Mood insights and category breakdowns β€’ Time capsule entries to rediscover past moments β€’ Widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen β€’ 5 beautiful themes to personalize your experience β€’ 100% private β€” your data never leaves your device GRAIN+ PREMIUM: β€’ Unlimited daily grains (free plan: 3/day) β€’ Full mood & category analytics β€’ All 5 themes unlocked β€’ Banked days β€” never break your streak β€’ Priority support Grain+ is available as: β€’ Monthly: 2.99 / m o n t h β€’ Y e a r l y : 2.99/monthβ€’Yearly:19.99/year (save 44%) β€’ Lifetime: $39.99 one-time Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/terms/

Screenshots

Amulet4 screens
Grain Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amulet at none against Grain Journal's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Grain Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Amulet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Amulet versus Grain Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmuletGrain Journal
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Blank Space LimitedYousef Alenezi

In-app purchases

None

Amulet

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Grain Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Grain+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Grain+ Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grain+ Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Amulet free?
Amulet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grain Journal free?
Grain Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Amulet or Grain Journal have ads?
Neither Amulet nor Grain Journal shows ads.

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