# grug vs DiaryThreads

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: grug at none against DiaryThreads's 2. grug also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 3). DiaryThreads's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DiaryThreads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. grug asks for nothing beyond the download.

DiaryThreads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: grug has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of grug's written reviews are positive against 100% of DiaryThreads's.

grug ships an update weekly, DiaryThreads daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | grug | DiaryThreads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grug/id6751649802/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diarythreads-timeline-journal/id6795139345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ocho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802971058) | [世杰 戴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896061356) |

## What reviewers say

### grug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grug/id6751649802)

Receive a daily dose of simple, profound wisdom to help you navigate life's challenges. This app offers straightforward truths and accompanying artwork to inspire personal growth and contentment. It focuses on mindfulness and taking small steps each day.

**Highlights:** Daily wisdom sharing, Accompanying artwork, Home screen widget, Customizable themes, Light and dark modes, No login or tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DiaryThreads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diarythreads-timeline-journal/id6795139345)

Transform your life into a series of shareable posts, just like social media. Capture thoughts, photos, videos, or voice notes in short entries organized into a private timeline. Gain insights into your journaling habits and revisit memories with customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Post thoughts, photos, videos, voice notes, Private timeline organization, Insights into journaling habits, Home Screen widgets for memories and new posts, App Lock for enhanced privacy, No account required, local storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is grug free?

grug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DiaryThreads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, grug or DiaryThreads?

DiaryThreads is rated higher. grug averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while DiaryThreads averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do grug or DiaryThreads have ads?

Neither grug nor DiaryThreads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, grug or DiaryThreads?

grug ships an update weekly, and DiaryThreads daily. Most recently, grug was updated on October 17, 2026 and DiaryThreads on October 6, 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.*