Glimpse Micro Journal vs Lucent Journaling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glimpse Micro Journal
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Journaling apps ask too much. Glimpse is micro-journaling — capture your day in seconds, not paragraphs. A few words, a photo, a mood. That's it. No pressure, no guilt, no blank page anxiety. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Other apps overwhelm you with features. Glimpse strips it back to what matters: your thoughts, your memories, your moments. Write as much or as little as you want. CAPTURE THE MOMENT Add a photo to any entry. Your memories deserve more than just words. TRACK YOUR MOOD Tap how you're feeling and watch patterns emerge over time. Understand your emotional journey without effort. BUILD A HABIT THAT STICKS Watch your streak grow. Get a gentle daily reminder. Celebrate milestones. Glimpse is designed to make consistency easy. LOOK BACK & REMEMBER Rediscover entries from previous years. See your mood calendar. Spot trends and patterns in how you feel. YOUR PRIVACY, PROTECTED Your journal stays on your device. Secure it with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN. We never see your thoughts — ever. GLIMPSE PREMIUM Unlock the full experience with a free 14-day trial: • Unlimited entries & photos • Full mood insights & history • PDF export — take your journal anywhere Start small. Stay consistent. Remember more. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lucent Journaling
This app offers a private and beautiful space for daily journaling. It helps build a mindful habit by providing daily prompts, tracking streaks, and allowing mood logging. Organize entries with tags and add photos to capture memories.
- Daily prompts and blank pages
- Mood tracking with emojis
- Streak tracking for motivation
- Calendar view of entries
- Custom tags for organization
- Photo attachments (Pro feature)
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Lucent is your private, beautiful space to journal every day. Build a mindful habit, track your moods, and reflect on what matters most — all in a calm, distraction-free experience designed for iOS. WRITE EVERY DAY Start with a daily prompt or a blank page. Lucent makes it effortless to show up and write, whether you have 2 minutes or 20. TRACK YOUR STREAK Build momentum with daily streaks. See your progress at a glance and stay motivated to keep your journaling habit alive. MOOD TRACKING Log how you're feeling with mood emojis after every entry. Spot patterns over time and understand yourself better. CALENDAR VIEW Browse your entries month by month. Every day you wrote is marked, giving you a beautiful visual record of your consistency. TAGS AND ORGANIZATION Organize entries with custom tags. Search and filter your journal to find exactly what you need, whenever you need it. PHOTO MEMORIES Attach photos to your entries and capture the full picture of your day. (Lucent Pro) LUCENT PRO Unlock the full journaling experience: - Unlimited entries and photos - Premium templates and guided prompts - Advanced search across all entries - Exclusive themes - Streak grace period - Year-in-review summary - Priority support Your journal is private and secure. No ads, no clutter — just you and your thoughts. Start your journaling journey today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lucent Journaling at daily against Glimpse Micro Journal's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Glimpse Micro Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lucent Journaling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Glimpse Micro Journal ships an update every 4 days, Lucent Journaling daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glimpse Micro Journal | Lucent Journaling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evaske Limited | Jagger Coltharp |
In-app purchases
Glimpse Micro Journal
- Glimpse Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Glimpse Premium14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Glimpse Premium Lifetime$24.99
Lucent Journaling
- Lucent Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Lucent Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- Lucent Pro Lifetime$49.99
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