# Today Only vs ParallelPaws

Today Only and ParallelPaws are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Today Only sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and ParallelPaws sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Today Only ships an update every 3 days, ParallelPaws every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Today Only | ParallelPaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-only/id6758072292/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742672798) | [LABs21 Innovation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798516033) |

## What reviewers say

### Today Only

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-only/id6758072292)

This app offers a mindful approach to daily living by focusing solely on the present day. It provides gentle prompts and creative activities to encourage observation and reflection, helping users slow down and appreciate small moments without the pressure of productivity.

**Highlights:** Focuses only on the current day, Daily themes for observation and reflection, Color Walk activity with photo sharing, Mood tracking, Customizable calendar cards, Journaling and photo saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


### ParallelPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallelpaws/id6798569637)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 金鈴鐺通行證（月） | $11.99 | per month |
| 金鈴鐺通行證（年） | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Today Only free?

Today Only is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ParallelPaws free?

ParallelPaws is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Today Only or ParallelPaws have ads?

Neither Today Only nor ParallelPaws shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Today Only or ParallelPaws?

Today Only ships an update every 3 days, and ParallelPaws every 2 days. Most recently, Today Only was updated on October 14, 2026 and ParallelPaws on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*