Comparison

TidyCheck vs Inklings Journal

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

Head to head
About

TidyCheck

Features
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TidyCheck makes keeping your home tidy a fun, visual experience for the whole family. Start by taking a photo of each room when it looks its best. That becomes the goal. Then anytime you want to check how clean a room is, just snap a new photo and TidyCheck will compare it to the original using AI. In seconds, you get a cleanliness score and specific feedback on what needs attention. No more arguments about whether a room is "clean enough" — let TidyCheck be the judge. Features: Set the standard: Capture reference photos of your rooms at their cleanest Instant AI checks: Upload a current photo and get a match score with detailed feedback Daily progress tracking: See how many rooms have been checked and cleaned today Family sharing: Invite household members to share rooms and track progress together Adjustable standards: Set your own cleanliness threshold for each room Simple and kid-friendly: Designed so even young family members can use it independently Whether you are a parent teaching kids responsibility, roommates splitting chores, or just someone who loves a tidy space, TidyCheck keeps everyone on the same page.

About

Inklings Journal

Features
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Inklings Journal is a journal where you write one line a day. Simple, beautiful, and private. Write down one thought each day — that's all it takes. Over time, you build a personal story you can look back on, reflect on, and be inspired by. FEATURES: • Write one line a day — quick and simple • AI-generated stories that weave your days together • Mood analysis and theme detection • Calendar with color-coded days • Time capsules — write letters to your future self • Future thoughts — predict what will happen • "On this day" — see what you wrote a year ago • Daily writing prompts for inspiration • Face ID lock for privacy • iCloud sync • Dark and light mode • 5 languages: Norwegian, English, Spanish, German, French No ads. No social features. Just you and your thoughts.

Screenshots

TidyCheck4 screens
Inklings Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TidyCheck at daily against Inklings Journal's every 3 days. TidyCheck also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TidyCheck ships an update daily, Inklings Journal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TidyCheck versus Inklings Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidyCheckInklings Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtif SIDDIQIJonas Haug

In-app purchases

None

TidyCheck

No in-app purchases

None

Inklings Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TidyCheck free?
TidyCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inklings Journal free?
Inklings Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TidyCheck or Inklings Journal have ads?
Neither TidyCheck nor Inklings Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TidyCheck or Inklings Journal?
TidyCheck ships an update daily, and Inklings Journal every 3 days. Most recently, TidyCheck was updated on October 31, 2026 and Inklings Journal on October 28, 2026.

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