Comparison

Mindful Journal vs SoulFrame Journal

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

Head to head
About

Mindful Journal

Features
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Find Your Center, One Day at a Time In the quiet moments with our thoughts, we often find the most clarity. Mindful Journal was created from a simple belief: that taking just a few minutes each day for yourself can transform your relationship with your own mind. It’s your private space to untangle your thoughts, celebrate your joys, and understand your patterns—all without judgment. Why Mindful Journal? We know that starting a journaling habit can be daunting. That's why we’ve built a gentle, guiding hand right into the app. Never Face a Blank Page: With over 365 unique, thoughtful prompts and affirmations, you'll always have a place to start. Explore everything from gratitude to personal growth. Make It Your Own: Love a prompt? Hate one? Simply hide the ones that don’t resonate and focus on what matters to you. Or, switch to a custom prompt anytime. See How You Feel: Track your mood with each entry and visually map your emotional journey over time. It’s not just about writing; it’s about understanding. Build a Rewarding Habit: Get a gentle daily reminder, track your journaling streak, and earn award badges as you hit milestones. We celebrate your consistency! Your Privacy, Guaranteed: Your thoughts are sacred. Keep them safe with optional passcode and biometric lock. A Truly Personal Experience Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface designed for focus, and switch between Light and Dark themes to suit your style and mood. And Yes, It's Completely Free. Why? Because we believe in the power of mindfulness and want to remove all barriers to your well-being. This app was built to help people, not to profit from them. We hope it becomes a supportive and valuable part of your daily routine.

About

SoulFrame Journal

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SoulFrame is a private, secure space to reflect—not another productivity or mindfulness app. It's for anyone who needs to offload the day, process what they're carrying, or simply be with their thoughts without judgment. Whether you're in the NHS, Fire, Police or another frontline role, coming home from a long shift, or navigating everyday stress, SoulFrame meets you where you are. You write. You receive a gentle companion reflection shaped by your words—so you can leave the weight behind and return to yourself. - Private and secure: Your words stay yours. Encrypted, never sold. A non-judgmental container for whatever you need to put down. - Unlimited journaling, free: Capture what's on your mind, or respond to a daily prompt. No word counts, no goals—just reflection when you're ready. - Gentle companion reflections: A quiet response to what you write. Premium unlocks deeper, fuller reflections, voice input, and mood insights. - Gentle 8:30pm nudge: A daily reminder to pause and reflect (only if you haven't already). - Support for those who support others: A dedicated space in the app for frontline workers—and for anyone who wants to feel seen and supported. SoulFrame doesn't replace professional mental health or crisis care. It's a companion for reflection and decompression. If you're in crisis, we signpost to professional resources inside the app. You're allowed to feel. You're allowed to begin again. SoulFrame is here for that. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mindful Journal4 screens
SoulFrame Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mindful Journal at none against SoulFrame Journal's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SoulFrame Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Mindful Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mindful Journal versus SoulFrame Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindful JournalSoulFrame Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHeartwork LtdHenry Coleman

In-app purchases

None

Mindful Journal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SoulFrame Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$149.00

Questions

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

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