DeepYou vs Kanso
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DeepYou
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DeepYou is a quiet space for self-reflection and emotional balance. It gently invites you to slow down, breathe, and listen inward. Each day, youβll meet one thoughtful question β a small pause to reconnect with yourself. You can write freely, explore your feelings, and keep a private archive of your reflections. DeepYou is not a coach, nor a therapist. Itβs a mirror β calm, neutral, and deeply personal. Everything stays on your device, offline and safe. Features: β’ Daily reflection question β a mindful pause β’ Thematic series for deeper exploration (Fear, Confidence, Gratitudeβ¦) β’ Open journaling space without judgment β’ Private archive of your notes β’ Minimal design, no notifications, no noise DeepYou helps you cultivate presence, honesty, and inner peace β one question at a time.
Kanso
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Just one a day. Kanso - Minimal places today's photo on a sheet of washi paper, lets you add a word, and then lets it go. It is not made for collecting photos. It is made for letting them go. - A DAY, IN FOUR STEPS 1. Take or choose Shoot right there, or pick a single photo from your library. 2. Compose Choose the shape (square, circle, rectangle), the paper, and the tone. Few choices, so there is little to hesitate over. 3. Write Add one line. With the keyboard, or by hand with your finger. Three pens - fountain, brush, pencil - and five inks. Write slowly and the line thickens; sweep quickly and it breaks into dry-brush marks. 4. Let go The card drifts away on the wind, and only empty space remains. - YOU DECIDE WHAT STAYS Before letting go, you can save the card as an image or share it. Do nothing, and nothing remains. - THE HOLDING PLACE Not sure yet? Set a card aside for later. Sort into Discard, Give, Sell, or Undecided, and decide another day. - iPAD AND APPLE PENCIL On iPad, a canvas lets you draw directly on the paper. Line width follows pressure, and quick strokes break into dry-brush marks. Once Apple Pencil is in use, finger touches are ignored, so you can rest your hand. Turn the device sideways and the card becomes a picture diary - photo on the left, words on the right. - KOYOMI - A ONE-TIME PURCHASE For the days you do want to keep. After you unlock it, every card you let go stays quietly in a calendar on your device. You can also choose a past date and fill in that day after the fact. It also lets you hide the date in the lower-right corner of a card, and adds four watercolor washi papers: Blossom, Mist, Leaf, and Wisteria. One payment, not monthly or yearly. Cards you let go before purchasing are not restored. - EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Your photos and your words are never sent anywhere. No account to create, and no analytics of any kind. Your original photos in the library are never modified. Japanese / English iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepYou at none against Kanso's 1. DeepYou also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Kanso's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kanso sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeepYou asks for nothing beyond the download.
DeepYou ships an update every 3 months, Kanso every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeepYou | Kanso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | United Pages | Yutaro Kawahara |
In-app purchases
DeepYou
No in-app purchases
Kanso
- Koyomi$3.99
Questions
Is DeepYou free?
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Do DeepYou or Kanso have ads?
Which is updated more often, DeepYou or Kanso?
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