Commonplace vs GlowUp (8c65e2)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Commonplace
This app reimagines the historical Commonplace Book for modern thinkers. It offers a private, distraction-free space to curate and recall profound insights, quotes, and observations. Intelligent recall features help you remember what you've saved, fostering deeper understanding and communication.
- Curate quotes and observations
- Intelligent recall and testing
- Distraction-free writing interface
- Privacy-first architecture
- Beautiful typography and dark mode
- Organize and capture ideas effortlessly
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We are drowning in content, but starving for wisdom. For centuries, history’s greatest minds —from Marcus Aurelius to Virginia Woolf — kept a "Commonplace Book." It was a central archive to curate the quotes, anecdotes, and observations that shaped their worldview and cultivated their wisdom. But today, we have lost this practice. We consume more than ever, but retain less. Our most profound insights are buried in screenshot folders, lost in generic "Notes" apps, or forgotten in the infinite scroll. Commonplace is the return to depth. We have reimagined the historical Commonplace Book for the modern thinker and communicator. We combined the tactile beauty of a personal library with the power of digital recall. WHY COMMONPLACE? - A Sanctuary, Not a Feed Social media is designed to be forgotten. Commonplace is designed to be kept. We replaced the cluttered list view with a calm, editorial-style interface that gives weight and dignity to the words that resonate with you. - Curate, Don't Just Collect. A library is of little use if you never visit it. Unlike a standard notebook, Commonplace uses intelligent recall to gently surface and test you on past entries, ensuring the wisdom you curate today is remembered tomorrow. - A Quiet Place to Think. Beautiful typography on warm cream paper, with a dark mode for late-night reading. When you enter the Writer, the interface fades away — no toolbars, no distractions. Just you and the ideas you want to capture. - For Thinkers & Communicators. Whether you are writing a speech, leading a team, or journaling for clarity, your best ideas are now at your fingertips. Capture instantly; organize effortlessly. • Private & Timeless. Your mind belongs to you. Commonplace is built with a privacy-first architecture. No ads, no tracking, or notifications. Just a quiet space for your thoughts. Start building your collection. Join the tradition. Download Commonplace today.
GlowUp (8c65e2)
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GlowUp is your personal growth companion — a beautifully designed space to track your mood, journal your thoughts, take on self-improvement challenges, and visualize your future self. Daily Mood Tracking Check in with how you're feeling each day. Log your mood with a quick tap, add notes, and see your emotional patterns over time. Journaling Write freely in a private, searchable journal. Tag entries, reflect on your day, and build a personal record of your growth journey. Self-Improvement Challenges Set and track multi-day challenges to push yourself forward. Stay consistent, build streaks, and earn badges along the way. Vision Board Define your goals and dreams. Keep your "Future Me" front and center so you never lose sight of what you're working toward. Weekly Level Up Every week, rate your confidence, focus, effort, and energy. Make intentional decisions about the week ahead and track your personal version history. Streaks & Badges Stay motivated with daily streaks and unlockable badges that celebrate your consistency and progress. Built with love for anyone ready to grow — one day at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GlowUp (8c65e2) at 4.5 against Commonplace's 3.0. GlowUp (8c65e2) also leads on device support. Commonplace's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlowUp (8c65e2) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Commonplace | GlowUp (8c65e2) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mark Connolly | BaitQuest LLC |
In-app purchases
Commonplace
No in-app purchases
GlowUp (8c65e2)
No in-app purchases









