Pudding Notebook vs Dear Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pudding Notebook
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Pudding Journal is a simple and beautiful journaling app for capturing your everyday moments. Whether it's your daily mood, travel memories, or life highlights — open the app and start creating your own personalized pages instantly. Layout Templates Choose from a curated collection of templates. Align photos and text with one tap, and create magazine-style pages effortlessly. Sticker Decoration Browse a growing library of stickers. Drag, drop, and arrange them freely to make every page uniquely yours. Photo & Text Collage Combine photos, text, and backgrounds freely. What you see is what you get — create your own life scrapbook. Calendar & Habit Tracker Built-in calendar view with habit tracking. Record every day of progress and growth. Made for iPhone & iPad Seamlessly switch between your phone and tablet. Enjoy a richer creative experience on the big screen. Three simple steps to start your first journal: Pick a template Add photos and text Save and share
Dear Self
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Dear Self — Your personal daily quotes app. One quote a day to heal, inspire, and empower you. In the rush of everyday life, give yourself a reason to pause. Open Dear Self, take a moment with one meaningful quote, and find inner peace and strength. Browse thousands of curated quotes in both English and Chinese, spanning five themes — paired with 50+ stunning backgrounds for an immersive reading experience. FIVE QUOTE CATEGORIES • Heal — Warm, comforting words to embrace your vulnerable side • Inspire — Motivational quotes to ignite your drive • Wisdom — Philosophical insights to see life from a new angle • Love — Beautiful words about love and being loved • Energy — Uplifting affirmations to power your day KEY FEATURES • Immersive Browsing — Swipe through quotes one by one, like scrolling short videos • 50+ Beautiful Themes — Photo, gradient, and solid color backgrounds to match every mood • iOS Home Screen Widget — See today's quote every time you glance at your phone • Save & Share — Bookmark your favorites and create stunning quote posters for social media • Daily Reminders — Set custom morning and evening notifications for your daily dose of inspiration • Zodiac Match — Get quote recommendations tailored to your zodiac sign • Bilingual — Seamlessly switches between English and Chinese based on your system language PRIVACY FIRST All data is stored locally on your device. No personal information collected. No ads. No tracking. Just you and your quotes. Give yourself a hug. Start with Dear Self.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dear Self at none against Pudding Notebook's 7. Pudding Notebook's advantage is 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
Both are free to download. Pudding Notebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dear Self asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pudding Notebook | Dear Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志灵 陈 | Shenzhen YiduoMi Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Pudding Notebook
- Special Offer$0.29
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Basic Pack$1.99
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- Advanced Pack$3.99
- Premium Pack$9.99
- Lifetime VIP$19.99
- Deluxe Pack$19.99
Dear Self
No in-app purchases









