# Him vs Private Journal

The clearest difference is rating: Him at 5.0 against Private Journal's 4.5. Him also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Private Journal's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Him sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Private Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Him holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively.

Him ships an update every 2 months, Private Journal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Him | Private Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/him-be-that-guy/id6759714179/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-mindspace/id6760581621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adventure Labs d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710970735) | [Artefact Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500232554) |

## What reviewers say

### Him

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/him-be-that-guy/id6759714179)

This app helps men build discipline, consistency, and structure in their lives. It focuses on improving habits, sharpening mindset, and tracking personal progress to help users become more intentional and reach their full potential.

**Highlights:** Build strong daily habits, Stay consistent with routines, Improve focus and discipline, Track personal progress, Create structure in your day, Become more intentional

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |


### Private Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-mindspace/id6760581621)

This app helps you cultivate a more mindful life through daily journaling, mood and habit tracking, and creative sketching. It offers a private space to organize thoughts, set intentions, and review your life's journey with powerful search and media browsing tools.

**Highlights:** Rich text journaling with photos/videos, Mood and habit tracking with custom templates, Freeform drawing with Apple Pencil support, Intentions and task management, Location tagging and map view, Face ID/Touch ID security, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Mindspace Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Him free?

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

### Is Private Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Him or Private Journal?

Him is rated higher. Him averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Private Journal averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Him or Private Journal have ads?

Neither Him nor Private Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Him or Private Journal?

Him ships an update every 2 months, and Private Journal every 5 days. Most recently, Him was updated on October 19, 2026 and Private Journal on October 18, 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.*