Galla vs Magic Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Galla
Discover art galleries, shows, and events happening near you with this app. Stay informed about openings, plan your visits, and easily share exhibitions with friends.
- Discover local galleries, shows, and events
- Map view of art happenings
- Follow galleries and build itineraries
- Receive push notifications for openings
- Share exhibitions and events with friends
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Art is everywhere. Galla helps you find it. Explore — Discover galleries, shows, and events happening near you, mapped and always up to date. Stay in the know — Follow galleries, build your itinerary, and get push notifications so you never miss an opening. Share — Send exhibitions and events to friends with just one click. hello@withgalla.com
Magic Journal
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Magic Journal is a fast voice-notes journal for catching thoughts before they disappear. Record what is on your mind, get a transcript, and receive grounded reflection prompts that can use relevant prior entries. Voice notes for real life Capture quick thoughts, creative ideas, daily check-ins, and longer reflections without managing a folder of notes. Local-first journal history Your journal is saved on your iPhone, with optional private iCloud sync across your Apple devices. Continuous context Magic Journal can use relevant prior notes to make replies feel continuous while keeping your history organized behind the scenes. Read-aloud support When read-aloud is enabled, Magic Journal can speak responses back so the app feels natural to use while walking, commuting, or thinking out loud. Terms of Service https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/terms Privacy Policy https://nftstory.life/magicjournal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Magic Journal at none against Galla's shown. Magic Journal also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Galla's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Galla ships an update fortnightly, Magic Journal daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Galla | Magic Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (33 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Josephine Weidner | Nftstory |
In-app purchases
Galla
No in-app purchases
Magic Journal
No in-app purchases
