How Long Since vs Gacha Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
How Long Since
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How long has it been since you last did the thing? We turned that simple question into a calm, beautiful habit tracker. Every habit gets a big, living day-count that keeps ticking — so you always know exactly how long it's been, down to the second. Whether you're building a good habit or breaking a bad one, just tap to log and watch the time add up. Two kinds of habits Build a habit — see how consistently you show up. Break a habit — see how long you've stayed clean, and let the streak grow. Log in a tap Tap a habit to open it, or swipe to log instantly. Add an optional note and pick the exact date and time. Every log is saved with a timestamp and a full history. Gentle reminders Set per-habit reminders — hourly, daily, or weekly — so you never forget to check in. Tap a reminder and jump straight to logging. Syncs across your devices Your habits and logs sync privately through your iCloud account, so they stay in step across iPhone and iPad — and they're there waiting even after you reinstall. Your data stays yours. Upgrade to Pro Free to start. Upgrade to Pro for: Unlimited habits Unlimited reminders An ad-free experience Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Gacha Journal
This app offers a gentle way to explore your emotions through daily prompts and mood tracking. It provides a private space for self-reflection with unique questions and interactive features to connect with your inner self and even share insights.
- Two surprise questions daily
- Deep philosophical and light check-in prompts
- Mood recording with butterfly interaction
- Message feature for animal neighbors
- Calendar for past entries
- Save and share entries as images
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Pull the lever, meet yourself Gacha Journal is a warm little companion for noticing your own emotions. Playful questions, slowly walking you closer to who you are. what we have here - Two questions a day, always a surprise - One deep, philosophical question - One light daily check-in - Catch the butterfly to record mood - Knock on the door to leave any message for your cute animal neighbors - Check the calendar with past entries - Save as an image, or share with others - We can knock at your "door" every day - A fun way to break the ice with friends No login. No cloud. Just you and your inner self. A few minutes away from the noise. A few questions to face whatever you’re feeling — anxious, calm, happy, sad or more. Feedback? gacha.journal.help@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://luminous-vein-e58.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Gacha-Journal-3a8a6ff06c6c80678090f54a9fc0bc48
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gacha Journal at none against How Long Since's 2. Gacha Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. How Long Since sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gacha Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
How Long Since ships an update every 8 days, Gacha Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | How Long Since | Gacha Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Okan Ozcan | 洵琦 卢 |
In-app purchases
How Long Since
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$9.991 Year
Gacha Journal
No in-app purchases









