Comparison

Lensly vs CalmSpaceJournaling

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lensly

Features
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Life moves fast. Lensly gives you a quiet moment to pause, look back at your day, and process what you're feeling. • Check In Your Way Choose a lens — Gratitude, Energy, Wellbeing, Progress, Learning, or Challenge — to guide your reflection. Or skip the structure and free write. • 600+ Thoughtful Prompts Never stare at a blank page. Browse a curated library of prompts designed to meet you wherever you are — in any mood, at any stage of life. • A Friend Who Listens As you write, Lensly responds — not with advice, but with warmth and curiosity. It reflects your words back, gently asks follow-up questions, and helps you go a little deeper. • See the Meaning Behind Your Words After each entry, receive a gentle insight, a key takeaway, and a piece of inspiration drawn from what you shared. Turn words into clarity. • Set the Mood with Ambient Sounds Write to the sound of rain, a crackling fire, or soft noise. Ambient audio helps you settle in and stay present while you reflect. • Build the Streak, Keep the Habit Track your daily check-ins on a visual calendar. Watch your current streak grow. Set a daily reminder so reflection becomes as natural as brushing your teeth. Whether you're working through a hard season, cultivating gratitude, or simply trying to understand yourself better — Lensly is your space. Find clarity in chaos. Find calm in the noise. Privacy policy: https://trylensly.app/privacy Terms of use: https://trylensly.app/terms

About

CalmSpaceJournaling

This app provides a dedicated space for freethinking and idea generation. Set a timer to focus your thoughts, reflect, doodle, or capture new concepts. Your sessions are saved upon completion or if you switch apps.

Highlights
  • Timed journaling sessions
  • Idea generation space
  • Reflection and doodling
  • Phone locking during sessions
  • Session saving
  • Cross-device support
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Calmspace is a simple yet effective app designed to provide a space for freethinking and creativity. Set the timer, hit begin and Calmpace will convert your phone into your very own pocket journal - the perfect space for generating and capturing new ideas. Use this time to reflect, take pictures, make doodles or lock your phone and enjoy your surroundings. If you switch to another app your notes will be deleted, if you complete the time goal, your session will be saved. Use CalmSpace to... Find stillness... Generate new ideas... Spend time with others... Concentrate... YOUR FEEDBACK SHAPES CALMSPACE We are always looking to improve CalmSpace and honest feedback is essential in our process. Please send any feedback to calmspaceemail1@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Lensly4 screens
CalmSpaceJournaling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CalmSpaceJournaling at none against Lensly's 2. CalmSpaceJournaling also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lensly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CalmSpaceJournaling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lensly versus CalmSpaceJournaling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLenslyCalmSpaceJournaling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThang PhamCarter McDaniels

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lensly

Subscriptions2
  • Pro monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

CalmSpaceJournaling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lensly free?
Lensly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalmSpaceJournaling free?
CalmSpaceJournaling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lensly or CalmSpaceJournaling have ads?
Neither Lensly nor CalmSpaceJournaling shows ads.

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