Comparison

App Collector vs Selfly Journal

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

Head to head
About

App Collector

This app helps enthusiasts, designers, and developers discover and organize app inspiration. Save and track apps you're interested in, whether they are new releases, competitor examples, or future downloads, all in one place.

Highlights
  • Save app ideas
  • Track favorite apps
  • Discover app inspiration
  • Manage app collections
  • Explore app designs
Features
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App Collector is the premier collection tool crafted specifically for app lovers, UI/UX designers, product managers, and mobile developers. In today's fast-moving mobile app ecosystem, brilliant interface designs, delightful micro-interactions, and breakthrough features appear every day. App Collector empowers you to gather these scattered sparks of inspiration in one place and build your very own app reference library. Whether discovering fresh releases, conducting competitor research, or bookmarking apps for later, you can effortlessly save, organize, and inspect every detail. ◆ Key Features • Unified Collection & Management: Save your favorite apps with a single tap. Say goodbye to cluttered notes and forgotten screenshots—keep your lists organized. • Flexible Categories & Tags: Categorize apps by design style, functional modules, competitor tiers, or use cases for lightning-fast lookup. • Fluid & Native Experience: Exclusively designed for iOS with full Dark Mode support, elegant layouts, and smooth animations that make organizing a joy. ◆ Popular Use Cases • UI/UX Designers: Curate top-tier design references, analyze layout structures, and study micro-interactions. • Product Managers & Developers: Track competitor updates, evaluate core features, and monitor market trends. • App Enthusiasts: Explore hidden gems, maintain curated wishlists, and showcase your collection. ◆ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Selfly Journal

Features
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Selfly is a quiet space to better understand yourself. Write down your thoughts, keep a journal, and notice the moments that make you pause. Create vision boards that help the life you want become clearer over time. Use simple lists and a gentle daily focus to stay connected to what truly matters. There is no pressure here—nothing needs to be completed. It’s simply a space to keep what matters, and to see more clearly what deserves your attention. Look back, reflect, and notice how you change over time. Nothing here needs to be perfect. It’s a calm place to move at your own pace—to write, think, and grow. Let what truly matters stay with you, clearly. Selfly isn’t about doing more. It’s about seeing yourself more clearly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://jaemin17.github.io/selfly/terms-of-service-zh.html

Screenshots

App Collector4 screens
Selfly Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

App Collector and Selfly Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. App Collector sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Selfly Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

App Collector ships an update every 5 days, Selfly Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
App Collector versus Selfly Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApp CollectorSelfly Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer厚然 曾天真 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

App Collector

Subscriptions2
  • App Collector Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • App Collector Pro - Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • App Collector Pro - Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Selfly Journal

Subscriptions1
  • Selfly Plus Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Selfly Plus Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is App Collector free?
App Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Selfly Journal free?
Selfly Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do App Collector or Selfly Journal have ads?
Neither App Collector nor Selfly Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, App Collector or Selfly Journal?
App Collector ships an update every 5 days, and Selfly Journal every 3 days. Most recently, App Collector was updated on September 8, 2026 and Selfly Journal on September 12, 2026.

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