Comparison

Writn vs Just Journal

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

Head to head
About

Writn

This app transforms your spoken thoughts into written stories and physical books. Easily record voice notes, edit them into polished narratives, and create a printed keepsake of your memories. It's designed for capturing life's moments as they happen.

Highlights
  • Voice journaling
  • Story crafting tools
  • Printed book creation
  • Digital PDF export
  • Mobile-first design
Features
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Writn (pronounced “written”) is a voice journaling app that turns spoken stories into beautifully written books. Features Voice Journaling Record voice notes anytime, anywhere. Just say what happened in your own words. Story Crafting Tools Turn your recordings into polished stories. Edit and shape them directly in the app. Printed Book and Digital PDF Create a real printed book of your memories. Every book order includes a downloadable PDF version. Mobile-First Design Built for people on the move. Quick to open, easy to use, made for capturing life in the moment. Writn is not about looking back. It is about remembering the life you are living right now. Privacy Policy: https://individual-usage-756003.framer.app Terms and Conditions: https://tedious-begin-418770.framer.app

About

Just Journal

A minimalist journaling app focused on privacy and speed. It offers a distraction-free writing experience with simple formatting and secure iCloud syncing across Apple devices. Write anywhere, even offline, with optional PIN protection for added peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Minimalist and distraction-free layout
  • Fast editor with simple formatting
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Optional PIN lock for security
  • Offline writing capabilities
  • System-friendly (Dark Mode, Dynamic Type)
Features
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Journal App Free with iCloud is a no-fuss place to write. It’s fast, private, and focused—just open, type, and your words are saved. Privacy focused We don’t collect any of your data. All journal entries stay in your iCloud account—no accounts to create, no analytics, no ads. Why you’ll like it • Minimalist and clean: Distraction-free layout that keeps the page front and center. • Fast editor: Simple formatting when you need it (Title, Bold, Italic, Underline, Bullets). • iCloud sync: Your journal stays in step across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • PIN lock: Add an optional numeric PIN to open the app for extra peace of mind. • Works offline: Write anywhere; changes sync when you’re back online. • System friendly: Respects Dark Mode and Dynamic Type. How it works Open the app and start typing. The editor takes center stage so you can focus. Entries are saved locally and synced via iCloud, so you can pick up where you left off on any of your Apple devices. If you want a journal that stays out of the way—simple, private, and reliable—this is it.

Screenshots

Writn4 screens
Just Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Writn at 100% against Just Journal's 0%. Writn also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Just Journal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Writn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Just Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Writn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writn has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Writn's written reviews are positive against 0% of Just Journal's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Writn versus Just Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritnJust Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWritn LLCBenjamin Pust

Customer experience

Writn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Just Journal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Writn

Subscriptions4
  • Writn Member – Monthly Plan14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Writn Premium$5.991 Month
  • Writn Member – Yearly Plan14 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • Writn Premium$59.991 Year
None

Just Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Writn free?
Writn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Journal free?
Just Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Writn or Just Journal?
Writn is rated higher. Writn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Just Journal averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Writn or Just Journal have ads?
Writn shows ads; Just Journal does not.

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