Comparison

Melater vs 자등명

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

Head to head
About

Melater

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A Message to My Future Self – Melater Are you letting the hard days, the happy moments, or your heartfelt promises simply fade away? Melater is a heartfelt diary app where you write messages to your future self — a place to capture your precious days and receive them back after a set time, like a letter traveling through space and time. Your entries become stars orbiting in your personal universe, returning to you on the promised day — like a warm message from the past. #Key Features - Time Capsule Diary to the Future Capture your thoughts, feelings, and resolutions of today, and send them to any future date — days, months, or even years ahead. Just imagining the version of yourself who will receive the message is enough to make your heart flutter. -A Heartwarming Reminder on the Promised Day On the date you set, you’ll receive a notification reminding you of the message you once wrote. It’ll feel like a surprise gift from your past self. -Your Own Planet Theme Customize your personal universe to match your mood or aesthetic. Choose from a variety of planet themes and create a space that’s uniquely yours. #Recommended For: Those who want to record their days in a special and meaningful way Those who wish to send messages of support and encouragement to their future selves Those who enjoy reflecting on the past and growing from it Those who appreciate beautiful design and emotional experiences Those looking for a unique journaling experience, unlike ordinary diary apps What message would you like to send your future self today? Start a special conversation that transcends time with Melater. Let every moment you live become a shining star — Melater will be right there with you. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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자등명

Features
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스스로가 자신의 등불이 되다 — 自燈明 하루 중 잘한 일 하나를 기록하세요. 작은 성취를 발견하는 습관이 마음을 밝힙니다. [ 주요 기능 ] 오늘의 등불 하루에 잘한 일을 기록하며 등불을 채워가세요. 목표를 채우면 오늘의 등불이 완성됩니다. 1분 명상 싱잉볼과 목탁 소리와 함께 하루 1분, 호흡을 고르고 마음을 가라앉히세요. 히트맵 기록 이번 달의 기록을 히트맵으로 한눈에 확인하세요. 꾸준함이 쌓이는 모습을 시각적으로 느낄 수 있습니다. 배지 수집 연속 기록, 총 기록 수, 명상 횟수에 따라 다양한 배지를 모아가세요. 불씨에서 자등명으로 레벨업하세요. 저녁 알림 매일 저녁, 오늘의 기록을 잊지 않도록 부드럽게 알려드립니다. [ 철학 ] "자등명(自燈明)" — 부처님의 마지막 말씀 중 하나. 스스로를 섬으로 삼고, 스스로를 귀의처로 삼으라. 남과 비교하지 않고, 어제의 나보다 조금 더 나은 오늘을 만들어가는 앱입니다. [ 개인정보 ] 앱은 어떠한 개인정보도 수집하지 않습니다. 모든 데이터는 기기 내에만 저장됩니다.

Screenshots

Melater4 screens
자등명4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 자등명 at none against Melater's 2. Melater's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Melater sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 자등명 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Melater ships an update every 5 days, 자등명 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Melater versus 자등명: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMelater자등명
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdepaierSeok Gyu Seo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Melater

Subscriptions2
  • Melater Premium(Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Melater Premium(Annual)7 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

자등명

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Melater free?
Melater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 자등명 free?
자등명 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Melater or 자등명 have ads?
Neither Melater nor 자등명 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Melater or 자등명?
Melater ships an update every 5 days, and 자등명 every 11 days. Most recently, Melater was updated on November 5, 2026 and 자등명 on October 25, 2026.

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