Today Counts vs Gratitude Journal Today
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Today Counts
This app offers a simple, judgment-free daily check-in for tracking habits and reflecting on your day. It focuses on consistency and progress over perfection, with flexible tracking options and motivational content.
- Two Day Modes (Normal/Busy)
- Flexible Habit Tracking
- No Guilt Design
- Daily Wisdom Quotes
- Gratitude Prompts
- Gentle Celebrations
- Private by Design
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Today Counts — the 2-minute daily check-in for people too busy for complicated habit apps. Life gets messy. Some days you crush it. Other days, you survive. Today Counts celebrates both. THE PROBLEM WITH MOST HABIT APPS They shame you. Red X's. Broken streaks. Guilt notifications. They're designed for perfect people with perfect schedules—not real humans juggling work, family, and everything in between. A DIFFERENT APPROACH Today Counts asks one simple question each evening: "What did you do today?" No judgment. No perfection required. Just honest reflection in under 2 minutes. HOW IT WORKS • Two Day Modes — "Normal Day" for when life cooperates. "Busy Day" when it doesn't. Both count. • Flexible Habits — Track movement, hydration, fuel, rest, or create your own. Checkbox, numeric, or text—whatever fits. • No Guilt Design — No red states. No broken streaks. No shame. Your "survival" days still build momentum. • Daily Wisdom — Start each day with an inspiring quote from history's greatest minds. 365 unique quotes, one for every day. • Gratitude Prompts — Optional daily gratitude questions to shift your perspective. 365 unique prompts that evolve with you. • Gentle Celebrations — Close your day and receive personalized affirmations based on what you actually accomplished. • See Your Progress — Weekly and monthly views show patterns without pressure. Fill in missed days anytime. • Private by Design — No accounts. No social sharing. No data tracking. Your habits are your business. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade for deeper insights, AI-powered monthly reflections, voice gratitude recording, and seasonal themes. Or enjoy the full free experience—we'll only gently remind you once a week. BUILT ON SCIENCE, DESIGNED FOR HUMANS Inspired by Atomic Habits and behavioral research, Today Counts focuses on consistency over intensity. Small wins compound. Minimums matter. Progress beats perfection. WHO IT'S FOR • Busy parents who can barely find 5 minutes • Professionals burned out by optimization culture • Anyone who's quit habit apps because they felt like another to-do list • People who want accountability without anxiety Today Counts isn't about becoming a different person. It's about noticing who you already are—and gently building from there. Close your day. Count what matters. Start tomorrow fresh. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://crubinproductions.github.io/todaycountssupport/privacy-policy.html
Gratitude Journal Today
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A calm space to notice the good. Many gratitude apps are full of quotes, affirmations, and advice. This one is different. Just write down three things that felt good today. Small moments. A quiet walk. A message from a friend. The sun coming out for a minute. No quotes. No affirmations. No feeds. Just a quiet gratitude journal. Write three things each day • A clean writing space without distractions • Add photos if you like • Look back in a simple calendar • Gentle weekly reflections on your entries Premium Unlock the full experience: • Weekly reflections of your writing • Edit past entries • Sync across your devices • Add more items and photos Sometimes the smallest moments are the ones worth remembering. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Today Counts at 15.1 against Gratitude Journal Today's 18.2. 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. Today Counts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gratitude Journal Today sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Today Counts | Gratitude Journal Today |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corey Rubin | Wolfgang Knecht |
In-app purchases
Today Counts
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$39.99
Gratitude Journal Today
- Premium – Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium – Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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