Comparison

Inkling vs Theanine

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

Head to head
About

Inkling

This app guides you in building a consistent journaling habit through daily prompts, gentle reminders, and a streak tracker. It encourages handwriting for deeper reflection in a minimalist, distraction-free environment.

Highlights
  • Daily prompts for reflection
  • Smart, customizable reminders
  • Streak tracking for motivation
  • Encourages handwriting
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • No forced logins or feeds
Features
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Build a journaling habit one day at a time. Inkling is your gentle guide to journaling by hand—designed for anyone who wants to slow down, reflect, and build a consistent writing habit. With a daily prompt, a calming reminder, and a simple streak tracker, Inkling helps you turn handwriting into a meaningful routine. Whether you're new to journaling or looking to stay consistent, Inkling makes it easy to show up each day with intention—no pressure, no clutter. Why users love Inkling: Daily Prompts – Thoughtful questions to spark reflection or creativity Smart Reminders – Nudges that fit your schedule, not interrupt it Streak Tracking – See your momentum grow with each day you write Analog-First – Encourages handwriting for deeper thought and connection Minimal & Distraction-Free – A focused space for your thoughts No noisy feeds. No forced logins. Just a light nudge to keep your journaling practice alive. Start your streak with Inkling—your thoughts deserve the page.

About

Theanine

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Theanine gives you easy access to your favorite teas and allows you to start and orchestrate timers like a breeze. Browse among built in teas and add your own, customize the app to fit your needs. Privacy policy: https://www.e-skils.com/projects/theanine/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Inkling4 screens
Theanine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Theanine at Free against Inkling's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Theanine is free to download; Inkling costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Inkling versus Theanine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInklingTheanine
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerwilliam bertrandEskil Gjerde Sviggum

In-app purchases

None

Inkling

No in-app purchases

None

Theanine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inkling free?
Inkling costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theanine free?
Theanine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inkling or Theanine have ads?
Neither Inkling nor Theanine shows ads.

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