Comparison

Reflections vs Self Reflection Journal

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

Head to head
About

Reflections

Features
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Reflections: Your Spiritual Pocket Companion Life moves fast. Reflections helps you slow down, breathe, and focus on connecting with God. It’s a simple way to keep track of your prayers and gratitudes without the distractions. What you can do: Gratitude Journal: Jot down what you’re thankful for. It’s a small habit that changes your whole mindset. Prayer List: Stop forgetting what you wanted to pray for. Keep a list, mark them as answered, and look back at what God has done. Daily Boost: Get a fresh Bible verse every morning to kickstart your day. Gamify Your Growth: Keep your "Spirit Flame" lit! Build streaks, earn badges, and level up just by showing up for yourself. Totally Private: Your thoughts are safe here. No social feeds, no noise. Just you and your journey. Ready to spark a little more joy and peace in your day? Download Reflections and give it a try.

About

Self Reflection Journal

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Self Reflection Journal is a private space for understanding your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and emotional patterns. Some days you know exactly what you feel. Other days everything is mixed: a message you want to send, a conversation you keep replaying, a feeling you cannot name, or a thought that keeps coming back. Self Reflection Journal helps you slow down and write with more clarity. Instead of starting with a blank page, you can use gentle reflection prompts, emotional check-ins, and guided writing practices to understand what is happening inside you. What you can do Check in with yourself Track your emotional state through three simple axes: mood, energy, and connection. Move the sliders and notice what changes from day to day. Write private journal entries Save thoughts, feelings, conversations, relationship reflections, difficult moments, and honest notes you do not need to send to anyone. Use guided reflection prompts When you do not know what to write, open a thoughtful question and start from there. Prompts are designed for self-reflection, emotional clarity, boundaries, relationships, letting go, and inner support. Notice emotional patterns See simple insights based on your entries, including frequent emotions, writing patterns, and emotional trends over time. Protect your journal Use PIN, Face ID, or device biometrics to keep your private space more secure. Write your way Use text or voice input when it feels easier to speak than type. Choose your visual style Pick a soft theme that matches your mood: warm, gentle, calm, or darker and more private. Premium features Self Reflection Journal Premium unlocks: unlimited journal entries; full library of reflection prompts; relationship journal; breakup journal; extended insights; PDF export; PIN / Face ID protection; no ads. A gentle note Self Reflection Journal is a personal journaling and self-reflection app. It is not a medical, psychological, or psychotherapy service. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace professional support. Use it as a private space to pause, write, understand yourself better, and return to your own voice. Terms of Use: https://maksastera.com/apps/psychological-diary/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://maksastera.com/apps/psychological-diary/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Reflections4 screens
Self Reflection Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reflections at none against Self Reflection Journal's 3. Reflections also leads on ads (none vs shown). Self Reflection Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Self Reflection Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Reflections asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Reflections versus Self Reflection Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReflectionsSelf Reflection Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristi TreskaMaksym Andriienko

In-app purchases

None

Reflections

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Self Reflection Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium month$2.991 Month
  • Premium Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$22.99

Questions

Is Reflections free?
Reflections is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Self Reflection Journal free?
Self Reflection Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reflections or Self Reflection Journal have ads?
Self Reflection Journal shows ads; Reflections does not.

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