Comparison

TURN vs Mono Journal

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

Head to head
About

TURN

This app offers a unique, minimalist approach to time management. Simply tilt your phone to select a preset focus or break duration, then tap to start. Sessions conclude when you decide they're finished, promoting uninterrupted work and mindful breaks.

Highlights
  • Tilt-based time selection
  • Customizable presets
  • Manual session ending
  • Automatic logging
  • Filtered records
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Tilt to choose. Tap to begin. TURN removes every step between you and focus. No lists to scroll. No sliders to drag. Tilt your phone toward one of four directions, each mapped to a preset time, and tap the compass to start. Once you start, there's nothing to look at. The timer keeps running no matter how you set the phone down. When it reaches zero, it doesn't end on its own — it keeps going until you say done. Not "stop at 25 minutes," but "stop when I'm finished." Breaks work the same way. Start one and step away. A notification brings you back. Designed in Seoul by Pukaki. Features - Tilt-based time selection, four customizable presets - Focus, Break, and Long Break — all set in minutes - Sessions end when you decide, not when the clock does - Automatic logging with optional tags - Records filtered by date or tag - Matt white and Matt black themes - No accounts. No tracking. No ads.

About

Mono Journal

Features
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Mono Journal is a brutally minimalist diary designed for one purpose: writing without distractions. We stripped away the clutter, complex formatting, and noisy interfaces to give you a quiet space to think. Whether you are capturing a quick morning thought, reflecting on your day, or doing deep work, Mono Journal keeps the focus entirely on your words. It is the perfect notebook for anyone who finds modern journaling apps too overwhelming. CORE FEATURES: • Zero Distractions A pure, monochrome writing environment that gets out of your way. No ads, no pop-ups, just a blank page and your thoughts. • Multiple Journals Separate your spaces. Keep one journal for personal reflections, another for work notes, and one for travel memories. • Instant Organization Every entry is automatically sorted in reverse chronological order, making it easy to review your daily progress. • Private & Secure (Offline First) Your thoughts belong to you. Mono Journal is completely offline. Everything stays on your device, ensuring total privacy. • Beautiful Typography Carefully selected fonts that make reading and writing a pleasure. The minimalist design language extends to every pixel. • Fast Capture Open the app and start typing immediately. No friction, no loading screens. In a world full of noise, your journal should be quiet. Start writing today.

Screenshots

TURN4 screens
Mono Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mono Journal at Free against TURN's $1.99. TURN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Mono Journal is free to download; TURN costs $1.99 up front. Mono Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TURN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TURN versus Mono Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTURNMono Journal
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunhong ParkJohanna Hoppe

In-app purchases

None

TURN

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mono Journal

One-time1
  • Mono Journal Pro$6.99

Questions

Is TURN free?
TURN costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mono Journal free?
Mono Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TURN or Mono Journal have ads?
Neither TURN nor Mono Journal shows ads.

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