# Private Journal vs MindSpace Wellness Journal

The clearest difference is rating: MindSpace Wellness Journal at 5.0 against Private Journal's 4.6. MindSpace Wellness Journal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Private Journal's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MindSpace Wellness Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MindSpace Wellness Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Journal has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Journal | MindSpace Wellness Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-mindspace/id6760581621/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-wellness-journal/id6761740773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artefact Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500232554) | [Sunil Mall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891217762) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MindSpace Wellness Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindspace-wellness-journal/id6761740773)

This app provides a personal space for emotional wellness through daily check-ins, mood tracking, and guided journaling. It offers thoughtful prompts to encourage deeper reflection on emotions and patterns, fostering self-awareness and self-care.

**Highlights:** Daily mood check-ins, Guided journaling prompts, Emotional pattern recognition, Self-awareness building, Intentional self-care moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mindspace Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mindspace Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Journal free?

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

### Is MindSpace Wellness Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Journal or MindSpace Wellness Journal?

MindSpace Wellness Journal is rated higher. Private Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MindSpace Wellness Journal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Journal or MindSpace Wellness Journal have ads?

Neither Private Journal nor MindSpace Wellness Journal shows ads.

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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.*