Comparison

Inks vs DearAura

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inks

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Inks is a private writing app built around letters. Turn a feeling, an important moment, or words you are not ready to say aloud into a letter. Keep it for yourself, revisit it later, or share it with someone when you choose. More than the finished words A letter opens as a complete piece. When you want to return to the writing itself, Inks can replay how the words took shape—the pauses, revisions, and decisions along the way. Make each letter your own Add text, photos, and drawings. Choose stationery, stickers, music, particle effects, and envelope details. These choices are there to support what you want to say, not distract from it. Ideas when you need a starting point Browse writing ideas for everyday moments, memories, relationships, and different stages of life. Pick one and keep it above the editor while you write. Local first, sharing is your choice By default, letter content stays on your device and is not automatically uploaded to the cloud. Inks also offers app lock, hidden letters, and local encryption. Use Inks as a private journal, a letter to your future self, or a quiet place for the moments you want to keep. Subscriptions Inks offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, as well as one-time purchase options. Available plans, trial eligibility, and prices are shown on the App Store purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. Unless canceled, subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your Apple Account settings. Access remains available until the end of the current billing period. Privacy Policy: https://inks.tinysteps.cn/privacy Terms of Use: https://inks.tinysteps.cn/terms

About

DearAura

This app helps reduce overthinking and promotes self-awareness through AI-powered conversations and personalized daily lifestyle suggestions. Engage with an intelligent companion for guided mini-experiences designed to foster inner calm.

Highlights
  • AI-powered conversations
  • Personalized daily suggestions
  • Ritual-like mini experiences
  • Overthinking reduction
  • Self-awareness support
Features
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How do you want to be treated today? Let DearAura remember for you. A daily reading, an incense ritual, and a personal guide to explore at your own pace — no rush to become better. Just know yourself, a little more each day. Whether you're with someone, alone, or stuck on a decision — there's room for all of it here.

Screenshots

Inks4 screens
DearAura4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DearAura at none against Inks's 6. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Inks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DearAura asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inks ships an update every 4 days, DearAura weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Inks versus DearAura: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInksDearAura
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB153 MB
Age rating9+17+
Developer文鹏 王Dayan Zhilai (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Inks

Subscriptions4
  • Inks Pass Owner (Monthly)14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inks Pass (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Inks Pass Owner (Yearly)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Inks Pass (Yearly)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$74.99
  • Founder Edition$84.99
None

DearAura

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inks free?
Inks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DearAura free?
DearAura is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inks or DearAura have ads?
Neither Inks nor DearAura shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inks or DearAura?
Inks ships an update every 4 days, and DearAura weekly. Most recently, Inks was updated on September 8, 2026 and DearAura on September 22, 2026.

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