# Journly vs Parallel Journal

The clearest difference is rating: Parallel Journal at 5.0 against Journly's 4.5. Parallel Journal also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Journly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Parallel Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parallel Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Journly ships an update every 2 weeks, Parallel Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journly | Parallel Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journlyjournal-and-mood-tracker/id6754301639/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-journal/id6790966807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adeola Adekoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847764150) | [DAVID JOHN THIELE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790966809) |

## What reviewers say

### Journly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journlyjournal-and-mood-tracker/id6754301639)

This app offers a private digital diary experience with guided prompts and mood tracking. It provides a secure space for women to process thoughts, express themselves through various media, and build a consistent journaling habit.

**Highlights:** Guided journaling prompts, Mood tracking and streaks, Rich text, voice notes, photos, stickers, Bank-level encryption, Customizable themes and icons, Daily reminders, Achievement badges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journly Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Journly Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Parallel Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallel-journal/id6790966807)

This app provides a private journaling experience designed for managing multiple relationships, including those in ENM or polyamorous dynamics. It allows users to track partners, log agreements, and organize entries by date and mood, with robust privacy features and export options.

**Highlights:** Relationship Mode for tracking multiple partners, Log agreements and boundaries per relationship, Organize entries by date, mood, and partner, Optional Face ID / Touch ID lock, Private iCloud sync across devices, Export entries to Markdown, PDF, or JSON

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Relationship Mode | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journly free?

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

### Is Parallel Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Journly or Parallel Journal?

Parallel Journal is rated higher. Journly averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Parallel Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Journly or Parallel Journal have ads?

Neither Journly nor Parallel Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journly or Parallel Journal?

Journly ships an update every 2 weeks, and Parallel Journal every 3 days. Most recently, Journly was updated on October 9, 2026 and Parallel Journal on October 24, 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.*