Comparison

Inkwell vs Stroma

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

Head to head
About

Inkwell

This app offers a private, offline journaling experience with mood tracking and gratitude prompts. Your personal thoughts and entries remain securely on your device, with no internet connection or account required. It's designed for quick daily reflections and capturing fleeting ideas.

Highlights
  • 100% offline journaling
  • Mood tracking with on-device insights
  • Instant search of entries
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Markdown support
  • Photo inclusion
Features
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Private micro journal and diary app with mood tracking, gratitude prompts, and daily reflection. Your journal and personal thoughts stay completely offline on your device. Write freely knowing every journal entry stays exactly where it belongs – on your device. No accounts required, no cloud servers, no company access to your private thoughts. Just open and write. 100% Offline, Always Private Journal anywhere – airplane mode, no signal, doesn't matter. Your diary works without internet because nothing ever leaves your device. Track moods, capture dreams, practice gratitude, or reflect on your day. Everything processes locally. Built for How You Actually Journal: - Mood tracker with insights – patterns analyzed on-device only - Search years of entries instantly – all processing stays local - Reflect in seconds – optimized for quick daily writing - Home screen widget – start writing with one tap - Your iCloud, your control – optional sync between your devices only - Markdown support – format your journal entries naturally - Smart reminders – build a consistent journaling habit - Full export – your data stays yours, always - Include photos to make your memories pop True Privacy, Not Marketing Claims While other journal apps claim privacy but sync to company servers, Inkwell never touches the internet. Your diary exists only on your device and optionally in your personal iCloud. No privacy policy loopholes, no data collection, no analytics tracking your mood patterns. Perfect for: Quick journaling, micro journaling, gratitude journal, mood tracking, dream diary, daily reflection, creative writing, anxiety tracking, mindfulness practice, five minute journal, evening pages, or capturing quick thoughts. Start Journaling in Seconds No registration. No verification. No internet connection needed. Just download Inkwell and write your first entry immediately. Join a growing community of writers who value actual privacy over empty promises. Your journal should be yours alone. With Inkwell, it finally is. --- Download now and write your first entry in seconds – no sign-up, no account, no internet required. Cancel anytime, export everything.

About

Stroma

Features
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Keep your plants happy and healthy—without the stress. Free to download. No subscriptions. No ads. Plant care should be simple. But between busy schedules and information overload, it's easy to lose track of which plant needs water and when. Stroma is your plant care companion that keeps everything organized, so your plant family can thrive. NEVER FORGET WHEN TO WATER - Smart reminders tailored to each plant's schedule - See what needs attention today, this week, and beyond - Check your plant family's status at a glance - Get notified at your preferred time every day BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE No overwhelming spreadsheets. No confusing plant science. Just an easy way to stay on top of care. - Choose from popular houseplants (pothos, snake plant, monstera, and more) - Give each plant a custom name and room location - Note when you last watered, and Stroma handles the scheduling - Clear visual indicators show what needs attention PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR HOME Every plant is unique. Every home is different. Stroma adapts to your space. - Organize plants by room (living room, bedroom, kitchen) - Watering schedules adjust based on plant type - Set your daily reminder time to match your routine - Track each plant's care history BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Whether you have one plant or twenty, Stroma makes care feel manageable—not like another chore. - Clean, intuitive interface - Quick setup (add a plant in seconds) - Reliable reminders (stay consistent without thinking about it) - Zero learning curve (simple enough for anyone)

Screenshots

Inkwell4 screens
Stroma3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stroma at none against Inkwell's 3. Stroma also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inkwell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stroma asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Inkwell versus Stroma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkwellStroma
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario MourisVentureSpring Media

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Inkwell

Subscriptions2
  • Inkwell Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inkwell Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inkwell Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
None

Stroma

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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