Comparison

Multiverse Journal vs Grain Journal

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

Head to head
About

Multiverse Journal

Features
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**For dreamers. One of a kind.** Multiverse Journal isn’t just another diary app. It’s the only journal built around **universes**: separate worlds or timelines where you write. Each universe has its own name, date, and feel. Your entries live inside the universe you choose—so you can keep real life, fiction, past lives, or future worlds clearly apart, all in one place. **What makes it different** • **Universes, not folders.** Create as many universes as you want (e.g. “2077”, “Medieval”, “My actual life”). Each has its own calendar date and style, so you’re not just tagging—you’re choosing *where* this entry belongs. • **One timeline, many worlds.** The **Multiverse** view shows recent entries from every universe in one feed. Jump between worlds without losing the big picture. • **Built for story and reflection.** Add mood, goals or next steps, tags, and custom prompts. Attach photos, voice notes, sketches, and links. Optional PIN lock keeps your worlds private. **Who it’s for** Writers. World-builders. Anyone who dreams in more than one “reality.” If you’ve ever wanted one journal that can hold your real life and your imagined worlds without mixing them up—this is it. **Start writing across universes.**

About

Grain Journal

Features
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Grain is a beautifully simple micro-journal for capturing daily moments in just a few words. No long-form writing. No pressure. Just capture what matters — one grain at a time. FEATURES: • Write in seconds — 50 characters max, pick a mood, done • Daily streak tracking to build a journaling habit • Mosaic view — see your entire month in color • Mood insights and category breakdowns • Time capsule entries to rediscover past moments • Widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen • 5 beautiful themes to personalize your experience • 100% private — your data never leaves your device GRAIN+ PREMIUM: • Unlimited daily grains (free plan: 3/day) • Full mood & category analytics • All 5 themes unlocked • Banked days — never break your streak • Priority support Grain+ is available as: • Monthly: 2.99 / m o n t h • Y e a r l y : 2.99/month•Yearly:19.99/year (save 44%) • Lifetime: $39.99 one-time Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://q8dev.net/grainjornal/terms/

Screenshots

Multiverse Journal4 screens
Grain Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Multiverse Journal and Grain Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Multiverse Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grain Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Multiverse Journal versus Grain Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiverse JournalGrain Journal
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAKEEN TECHNOLOGYYousef Alenezi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiverse Journal

One-time1
  • Full Version (Lifetime)$4.99
3 purchases

Grain Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Grain+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Grain+ Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Grain+ Forever$39.99

Questions

Is Multiverse Journal free?
Multiverse Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grain Journal free?
Grain Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Multiverse Journal or Grain Journal have ads?
Neither Multiverse Journal nor Grain Journal shows ads.

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