Jorna vs Lifter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Jorna
This app allows you to journal and reflect by simply talking. It uses AI to transform your spoken thoughts into summaries and insights, helping you understand your emotions, habits, and personal growth in a private space.
- Voice journaling
- AI-powered reflections
- Emotion tracking
- Habit and wellness insights
- Notes and summaries
- Social reflection
- Privacy-focused design
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Jorna is a voice-first journaling and reflection app designed to help you understand your thoughts, emotions, habits, and personal growth. Instead of staring at a blank page, simply talk. Jorna helps turn your conversations into summaries, reflections, and insights you can revisit over time. Whether you want to clear your mind, track how you are feeling, stay consistent with habits, or better understand your week, Jorna gives you a private space to reflect and grow. KEY FEATURES Voice Journaling Speak naturally and capture your thoughts without needing to type everything out. AI-Powered Reflections Turn conversations into useful summaries, insights, and journal-style reflections. Emotion Tracking Explore patterns in your emotions and see how your reflections change over time. Habit and Wellness Insights Track habits, consistency, and wellness signals to better understand your routines. Notes and Summaries Revisit previous entries, summaries, and meaningful moments from your days. Social Reflection Share selected reflections with friends or private circles when you choose. Privacy-Focused Design Jorna is built for personal reflection. Your journal entries, transcripts, and sensitive content are handled with privacy and security in mind. WHY JORNA? Jorna is for people who want to reflect more often, understand themselves better, and build a stronger connection with their thoughts and habits. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a crisis service. Jorna is a journaling and wellness support tool designed for everyday reflection. SUBSCRIPTIONS Jorna may offer optional paid subscriptions through Apple In-App Purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://jorna.ai/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://jorna.ai/terms-and-conditions Support: support@jorna.ai
Lifter
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LIFTER is a strength training tracker built for consistency. Log workouts fast, track your progress over time, and stay motivated with a community that keeps you accountable β whether you train solo or with friends. LOG YOUR WORKOUTS β’ Track sets, reps, weight, and notes in seconds β’ See key session stats like duration and total volume β’ Keep your training history organised and easy to review TRACK PROGRESS THAT MATTERS β’ Strength trends over time for your key lifts β’ Recent PRs and performance highlights β’ All-time stats like streaks, best streak, and total training time COMMUNITY + ACCOUNTABILITY β’ Share workouts to your feed β’ Follow friends and support each other β’ Stay consistent with visible streaks and progress AI INSIGHTS β’ Weekly progress summaries based on your workouts β’ Highlights whatβs improving and where to focus next β’ Motivation thatβs personalised to your training Train consistently. Track it clearly. Share the journey. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Lifter at 4 against Jorna's 1. Lifter also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Jorna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Lifter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jorna ships an update every 2 weeks, Lifter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jorna | Lifter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | JORNA PTY LTD | Austin Dean |
In-app purchases
Jorna
- Jorna Premium Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Jorna Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Jorna Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Lifter
- Lifter PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
- Lifter PRO Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year









