Joodle vs Arcave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joodle
This app allows you to create a visual diary by drawing a simple doodle each day. It transforms your sketches into a personal timeline of memories, offering a unique way to reflect on your experiences without the pressure of writing. See your year unfold at a glance and cherish your moments visually.
- Daily doodle journaling
- Visual year timeline
- Countdown to important moments
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Private and secure data storage
- Export and share memories
- Customizable color themes
- Siri integration
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Draw one simple doodle each day. Watch your year become a visual timeline of memories — not pages of text. No art skills needed. Just a quiet moment of reflection. Joodle turns quick sketches into a private daily journal that helps you see your life unfold, one moment at a time. Whether the day was joyful, rough, or quietly ordinary, Joodle lets you sketch it in seconds and watch your year grow into a living visual diary. Faster than writing paragraphs. More personal than photos. Private by design. Your entire year, visible at once. ==KEY FEATURES== **DRAW YOUR DAY IN SECONDS** Capture moods, moments, or thoughts with a simple doodle. No artistic skills required — even stick figures become a meaningful visual journal. **YOUR YEAR AT A GLANCE** See your entire year through a grid of Joodle thumbnails. Each one holds a day remembered. Watch your memories accumulate into a personal visual story. **COUNT DOWN TO IMPORTANT MOMENTS** Add future dates like birthdays, anniversaries, or goals. Set reminders so you never miss an important day. **WIDGETS EVERYWHERE** Bring your Joodles to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, or StandBy mode. Quick access to your visual timeline, always within reach. **PRIVATE AND SECURE** Your Joodles are always private. We never access your data. Everything stays on your devices, securely synced via iCloud. **SHARE YOUR MEMORIES** Export Joodles individually or your entire year. Share thoughtfully with loved ones — or keep your memories entirely private. **CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE** Choose from vibrant color themes to match your mood. Make Joodle feel like your own personal space. **QUICK ACCESS WITH SIRI** Open Joodle from search or via Siri Shortcuts. Jump straight into your daily doodle with a simple voice command. **EXPERIMENTAL FEATURES** We occasionally try something special — something fun or meaningful. There is one available now to explore. ==WHY JOODLE WORKS== In a world of text journals and endless photo feeds, Joodle offers something quieter and more intentional. A few simple strokes. A single moment. Remembered. Joodle is not about perfect art. It is about capturing feelings. Simple stick figures become a visual diary that is deeply personal — and uniquely yours. ==JOODLE PRO== Unlock the full experience: - Unlimited Joodles and reminders - Full access to all widget types - Remove watermark from shared Joodles - Premium color themes ==PRIVACY FIRST== Your Joodles are always private. We never access your personal data. Everything stays on your devices, securely synced via iCloud when you choose. ==WHO IS JOODLE FOR== Perfect for anyone who wants to remember their days but dislikes traditional journaling: - People who want journaling without the pressure of writing - Visual thinkers who prefer images over words - Busy individuals seeking quick daily reflection - Anyone who feels time passing too fast - Those seeking mindfulness through creative expression Download Joodle today and start building your visual memory timeline. Turn fleeting moments into lasting memories, one simple doodle at a time. Your year, in Joodles. ==CONNECT WITH US== Rate the app: Settings > Get Involved > Write a Review Feedback: https://tinyurl.com/joodle-feedback WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF2rMEiSOwe9hsRapSyvdY X: https://x.com/xmliszt Website: https://liyuxuan.dev/apps/joodle Email: joodle@liyuxuan.dev ==LEGAL== Privacy Policy: https://liyuxuan.dev/apps/joodle/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://liyuxuan.dev/apps/joodle/terms-of-service
Arcave
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Arcave is your personal intelligence layer. The more you journal, the more Arcave understands your unique perspective, your experiences, and your life over time. Arcave builds a comprehensive memory of your life — the people you meet, the places you go, and your daily experiences — intelligently connecting your past and present. See how your ideas evolve over the months. Arcave naturally surfaces your recurring topics, your interests, and the concepts you keep returning to. Your entries are yours. Always. Speak or type, attach photos and locations, and let Arcave organize your thoughts. The app that knows you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Arcave at 5.0 against Joodle's 3.7. Arcave also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). Joodle's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 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. Joodle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Arcave asks for nothing beyond the download.
Arcave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Joodle | Arcave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Li Yuxuan | Ya Shiuan Lin |
In-app purchases
Joodle
- Joodle Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Joodle Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Joodle Pro Lifetime$19.99
- Joodle Pro Lifetime$39.99
Arcave
No in-app purchases









