# Journey vs Memobun

The clearest difference is ads: Journey at none against Memobun's shown. Journey also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). Memobun's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journey sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Memobun sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memobun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Journey has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Memobun every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journey | Memobun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memobun/id6780709442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 474 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brain Nourishment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807988164) | [SOPHIA LIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780709444) |

## What reviewers say

### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-screen-time-control/id6749665109)

Transform real-world habits into an engaging game to reduce screen time. Complete daily quests, verify with photos, and earn rewards while distracting apps remain locked. This app uses game mechanics to motivate you to build positive habits and stay off your phone.

**Highlights:** Daily real-world quests, Photo verification for completion, App blocking until quests are done, Earn crowns for progress, Focus mascot for motivation, Streak tracking and journal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access To Journey | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| JourneyKeep | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| JourneyKeep Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Full Access To Journey | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $34.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $49.99 | per year |
| Full Access To Journey | $59.99 | per year |
| Knight Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Memobun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memobun/id6780709442)

This app transforms study sessions into a cozy bakery experience. Focus on tasks to bake treats, earn coins, and grow your streak. Decorate your virtual study space and play mini-games during breaks.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with visual baking progress, Coin rewards and daily streaks, Collectible companions and room customization, Break mini-games and Cake Kitchen, Real-time collaborative study rooms, Progress tracking and weekly recaps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memobun Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Memobun Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Strawberry Cupcake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Streak Freeze | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lemon Slice | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chocolate Cake | $6.69 | one-time |
| Red Velvet | $19.99 | one-time |
| Together With You | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journey free?

Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memobun free?

Memobun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Journey or Memobun?

Memobun is rated higher. Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Memobun averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Journey or Memobun have ads?

Memobun shows ads; Journey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Journey or Memobun?

Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Memobun every 6 days. Most recently, Journey was updated on October 25, 2026 and Memobun on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*