Reflection+ vs Rose Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reflection+
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Capture your thoughts, track your moods, and gain insights to improve every day.
Rose Diary
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Rose Diary is a safe, gentle corner for your thoughts, designed to help you slow down, honor your feelings, and embrace your authentic self. Whether you want to clear your mind after a busy day or manifest your dream life, this is your blank canvas. Why you’ll love Rose Diary: GENTLE REMINDERS Start or end your day with daily affirmations tailored for your soul. A little love for your mind, right when you need it. MINDFUL TEMPLATES No overthinking required. Lean into our simple, pressure-free templates: • Future Self — Walk toward the person you want to become. • Emotional Check-in — Honor your feelings and discover your truth. • Brain Dump — Clear your mind and let it all go. • Progress Check-in — Celebrate today's small wins. ART BY WIWADD Immerse yourself in beautiful, exclusive illustrations by Thai artist wiwadd. Frame your stories with aesthetic poster stickers and share your beauty with the world. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your thoughts belong entirely to you. Powered by iCloud auto-sync, your data is completely encrypted and private—even from us. Grow slowly. Witness your changes over time. Welcome to your safe space. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reflection+ at none against Rose Diary's 3. Rose Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Rose Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Reflection+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Reflection+ ships an update weekly, Rose Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reflection+ | Rose Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 小杰 罗 | 堃萍 周 |
In-app purchases
Reflection+
No in-app purchases
Rose Diary
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Pro$2.99
- 终生会员$9.99
