TURN vs Mono Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tilt-based time selection
- Customizable presets
- Manual session ending
- Automatic logging
- Filtered records
- Dark and light themes
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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.
Mono Journal
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | TURN | Mono Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junhong Park | Johanna Hoppe |
In-app purchases
TURN
No in-app purchases
Mono Journal
- Mono Journal Pro$6.99









