Comparison

Catharsis Cards vs Burn Note

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

Head to head
About

Catharsis Cards

This app provides a calm space for reflection and self-discovery, inspired by ancient philosophy. It offers prompts to navigate emotions, unlock creativity, and foster self-awareness for improved mental wellbeing and personal growth.

Highlights
  • Mindfulness and self-development tools
  • Prompts for resilience and inspiration
  • Emotional navigation
  • Creativity enhancement
  • Deeper self-awareness
  • Personal sanctuary for reflection
Features
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Catharsis – A New Path to Self-Discovery In a world that tries to distract you at every corner, Catharsis offers a calm space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Inspired by ancient Greek philosophy and reimagined for today, Catharsis blends timeless wisdom with modern tools in a beautifully designed mindfulness and self-development app that helps you navigate emotions, unlock creativity, and foster deeper self-awareness. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional balance, or a daily spark of inspiration, Catharsis serves as your personal sanctuary for self-reflection, mental wellbeing, and personal growth. Discover simple prompts to build resilience, and bring more meaning into your everyday life. Download Catharsis today and begin your journey of self-discovery. Catharsis Premium: For maximum self-discovery, subscribe to Catharsis Premium with monthly or annual plans. Swipe limitlessly to make the most out of the experience, and preserve your progress with the ability to freeze daily streaks during periods of inactivity. Payments and renewal: - Catharsis – Monthly: 1 month auto-renewing subscription. - Catharsis – Annual: 1 year auto-renewing subscription. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://catharsisdev.github.io/CatharsisMobileApp/

About

Burn Note

Features
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Release. Vent. Let it burn. Burn Note is your ultimate private sanctuary for the thoughts you aren't ready to share—or keep. Whether it’s a late-night confession, a workplace frustration, or a raw emotional release, Burn Note gives you the freedom to express yourself without the burden of a permanent digital footprint. WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS IGNITE Experience the catharsis of letting go. When your note’s time is up, watch it physically "ignite" on your screen with a high-intensity fire effect before vanishing forever. FEATURES BUILT FOR PRIVACY: Self-Destruct Timers: Set your notes to burn after 1 minute, 1 hour, or any custom duration. Read-Once Mode: Perfect for ultimate secrets—the note self-destructs the moment it’s closed. Continuous Voice Dictation: Vent out loud for as long as you need with unlimited, real-time transcription. Creative Scribbling: Draw or write freehand when words aren't enough. Mood Palettes: Color-code your notes to match your emotional state (Anger, Peace, Joy, and more). IRONCLAD SECURITY: Biometric Vault: Secure your notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom PIN. Zero Trace: Once a note burns, it is deleted from your device. No recovery, no history, no baggage. Local-First Privacy: Your notes never touch a server. Your secrets stay on your device until they turn to ash. Write it down. Release the weight. Let it burn.

Screenshots

Catharsis Cards4 screens
Burn Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burn Note at none against Catharsis Cards's 6. Burn Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Catharsis Cards sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Burn Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Catharsis Cards versus Burn Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatharsis CardsBurn Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWilliam Laulohith nagaraj

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Catharsis Cards

Subscriptions6
  • Special offer for Uneed users$0.991 Month
  • Catharsis - monthly subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Catharsis - monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Catharsis - annual subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Special offer for Uneed users$14.991 Year
  • Catharsis - annual subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Burn Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catharsis Cards free?
Catharsis Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burn Note free?
Burn Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Catharsis Cards or Burn Note have ads?
Neither Catharsis Cards nor Burn Note shows ads.

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