Inkling vs Inklings Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily prompts for reflection
- Smart, customizable reminders
- Streak tracking for motivation
- Encourages handwriting
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
- No forced logins or feeds
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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.
Inklings Journal
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Inklings Journal is a journal where you write one line a day. Simple, beautiful, and private. Write down one thought each day — that's all it takes. Over time, you build a personal story you can look back on, reflect on, and be inspired by. FEATURES: • Write one line a day — quick and simple • AI-generated stories that weave your days together • Mood analysis and theme detection • Calendar with color-coded days • Time capsules — write letters to your future self • Future thoughts — predict what will happen • "On this day" — see what you wrote a year ago • Daily writing prompts for inspiration • Face ID lock for privacy • iCloud sync • Dark and light mode • 5 languages: Norwegian, English, Spanish, German, French No ads. No social features. Just you and your thoughts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Inklings Journal at Free against Inkling's $0.99. Inklings Journal also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Inkling's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On 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
Inklings Journal is free to download; Inkling costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Inkling ships an update every 2 months, Inklings Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkling | Inklings Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | william bertrand | Jonas Haug |
In-app purchases
Inkling
No in-app purchases
Inklings Journal
No in-app purchases









