Star Jar Diary vs PointJar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Jar Diary
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Every happy memory deserves to be kept. Star Jar turns the beloved tradition of folding origami lucky stars into a mindful digital ritual that helps you notice, collect, and revisit the moments that matter most. Even the smallest thought that crosses your mind — you can make a note of it here. FOLD YOUR FEELINGS Write down a thought, a memory, or a wish — then fold it into a beautiful origami star with a soothing, interactive animation. Watch your jar fill up over days and weeks as a glowing reminder of everything good in your life. HAPPINESS BOOST Having a tough day? Tap the happy stars to draw you out of bad mood. DISCOVER YOURSELF After writting on a daily basis, you'll discover what makes you smile and what makes you sad or worried. From there, you'll know what to do next — and you'll have the choice to let go of the worries. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WELLBEING • No ads, no social pressure, no judgment • Private and personal — your jar is yours alone • Never pushy notifications and no remainders • Crafted with care for moments of calm in a busy world • Just a quiet place for you to calm down and write anything you'd like to say. Star Jar is for anyone who wants to slow down, notice the good, and build a personal collection of joy. Start folding your first star today.
PointJar
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PointJar is a family points game: your child earns points for completed chores and good behaviour and trades them for rewards you agreed on. No nagging, no fridge charts — everything runs in the app and parents always have the final say. The app is free, with no ads and no tracking. Tasks and rewards are built on established international research on child motivation. Try the demo without signing in. HOW IT WORKS • Your child taps a finished task — you get a notification • You approve with OK or decline with X — points are added automatically • Kids request rewards from the shop — approved by you as well • The child's level only ever grows — motivation stays high FOR PARENTS • Your own catalogue of tasks and rewards (a starter list is included) • Deductions with a daily cap — the balance never drops below zero • Undo mistakes within 24 hours, a full history of every point • A second parent has the same rights as you, grandparents watch; everyone joins with a code or by e-mail • Several children in one family, each with their own points and goal FOR KIDS • Their own screen with a wallet, a goal and a shop • Kids take back a task or reward request tapped by mistake • The goal reward fills up with every point saved • Celebration animations for reached goals and new levels FAMILY-SAFE • Every family sees only its own data • Nobody can enter a family without a code from a parent • Apple or Google sign-in, no extra passwords Available in English, German, Czech and Slovak — every family member picks their own language. Try the demo right from the welcome screen, no account needed.
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Verdict
Star Jar Diary and PointJar 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Star Jar Diary | PointJar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yueyue Wang | marcel s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Star Jar Diary
No in-app purchases
PointJar
No in-app purchases









