Comparison

MindEcho vs Gratitude Journal

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

Head to head
About

MindEcho

Features
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MindEcho is AI self-reflection for overthinkers. When something keeps looping in your head, talk it out for a minute, or type it, and MindEcho reflects it back: the feeling underneath, the pattern it follows, and other angles on the same moment. It interprets; it doesn't tell you what to do. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข Your feeling, named in everyday words, never as a label about who you are โ€ข The pattern behind it, pointed out gently โ€ข Other angles on the same moment you may not have considered โ€ข One question worth sitting with โ€ข Mood over time: see which days and topics keep coming back โ€ข A weekly recap in three sentences (Pro) โ€ข Talk any entry through with the AI (Pro) MADE FOR Overthinkers, and anyone who thinks better out loud. Works in 33 languages. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no email. Your entries are stored on your phone. Your words are sent securely to our AI provider only to write your reflection, never sold and never used to train AI models. GOOD TO KNOW MindEcho is an AI tool for self-reflection. It is not therapy and not a medical device. If you are in crisis, the app has a one-tap link to free helplines in your country. Free to try, with ads. MindEcho Pro removes ads and adds unlimited reflections (fair use applies), Talk it through and the weekly recap. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage them in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Gratitude Journal

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Train your mind to notice the good. Gratitude Journal: Daily Diary is the simple self care habit that takes two minutes โ€” answer one thoughtful prompt and write three good things about your day. No accounts. No feeds. No clutter. Just you, a beautiful thankful diary, and a calmer, happier headspace. Gratitude Journal: Daily Diary requires a Premium subscription. Start with a 3-day free trial on the yearly plan and unlock everything. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT โ€ข 3 GOOD THINGS A DAY โ€” the classic gratitude practice, made effortless. Three short lines is a full entry. โ€ข 160+ ORIGINAL GUIDED PROMPTS โ€” never stare at a blank page. A fresh, thoughtful question every day across 10 categories: Morning Light, Evening Calm, People & Love, Small Joys, Nature, Memories, and more. โ€ข WRITE YOUR OWN PROMPTS โ€” add personal questions that matter to you and make the journal truly yours. โ€ข PHOTO OF THE DAY โ€” attach a photo to any entry and turn your diary into a scrapbook of happy memories. โ€ข MOOD TRACKER โ€” log how you feel with every entry and watch your mood trends over time. โ€ข STREAKS & STATS โ€” build a daily journaling habit with streak tracking, a beautiful calendar view, and monthly insights. โ€ข DAILY REMINDERS โ€” gentle morning and evening notifications at the times you choose, so the habit sticks. โ€ข PRIVATE BY DESIGN โ€” 100% offline. Your journal never leaves your device. Lock it with Face ID or Touch ID. โ€ข EXPORT ANYTIME โ€” your words are yours. Export your full journal as text with one tap. โ€ข MADE FOR iPHONE & iPAD โ€” a calm, beautiful reading and writing experience on every screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Read today's prompt. 2. Write three good things (about two minutes). 3. Add a photo and your mood. 4. Watch your streak โ€” and your outlook โ€” grow. Reflection and journaling are simple daily self care practices โ€” a small pause in your day to slow down, appreciate what you have, and end the day on a positive note. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION (required to use the app) โ€ข Premium Yearly โ€” $19.99 per year, with a 3-day free trial. Best value. โ€ข Premium Monthly โ€” $2.99 per month. Both plans unlock the full app: unlimited entries, all 160+ prompts, custom prompts, photos, mood stats, streaks, reminders, Face ID lock, and export. Prices are shown in your local currency on the App Store. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or at the end of the free trial unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://gratitudejournaldaily.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or ideas? We read everything: dmjks120@gmail.com Start today. Your future self will be thankful.

Screenshots

MindEcho4 screens
Gratitude Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gratitude Journal at none against MindEcho's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MindEcho sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Gratitude Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
MindEcho versus Gratitude Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindEchoGratitude Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAras AtakliganMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MindEcho

Subscriptions2
  • MindEcho Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • MindEcho Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
2 purchases

Gratitude Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MindEcho free?
MindEcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gratitude Journal free?
Gratitude Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindEcho or Gratitude Journal have ads?
MindEcho shows ads; Gratitude Journal does not.

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