Comparison

Gratitude Journal vs Done Diary

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

Head to head
About

Gratitude Journal

Features
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Gratitude Journal is a simple app for recording daily gratitude — one line at a time — and looking back whenever you need a lift. Just type what comes to mind. No pressure, no prompts. "Had a good lunch." "Finally finished that task." "My dog made me smile." Small moments like these, captured daily, become your own personal library of positivity. Tag entries to organize them, rediscover past thanks at random, and watch your gratitude grow over time. "I want to build a gratitude habit, but I never stick with it." "I've been feeling negative lately and want to shift my mindset." "I want to appreciate the small good things in my day." "I'd like to quietly build my self-esteem." If any of these sound like you, this app is for you. 【Features】 ・Quick to write: Tap and type. No complicated steps — just capture your gratitude before the moment passes. ・Tags & insights: Categorize entries with tags like "family," "work," or "health." Charts show what you're most grateful for. ・Rediscover past gratitude: A dedicated tab surfaces random past entries. On hard days, past you supports present you. ・Powerful search: Filter by keyword, tag, or date range. Any entry, found instantly. ・Track your progress: View your entry count by week, month, and year. Seeing the numbers keeps you going. ・Photo attachments: Add photos to entries and capture gratitude in vivid detail. ・Private by design: Data stays on your device and iCloud only. No account needed. Works fully offline. 【How people use it】 ・A morning ritual — jot down one thing you're grateful for before the day starts ・A nightly habit — write three good things before bed ・A mood reset — read past entries when you need a reminder of the good ・A self-esteem practice — build a positive mindset, one entry at a time Gratitude Journal is more than a diary app. It's a tool for building the habit of noticing what's good in your life. Writing down small moments of gratitude every day trains your mind to look for the positive — and over time, that shift becomes real. 【Pro Plan】 Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. ・Ad-free experience ・Photo attachments up to 8 per entry (free: up to 2) ・Unlimited tags (free: up to 10) ・Data export (PDF) ・20 additional themes (free: 5 default themes) Please review the following before purchasing: Privacy Policy: https://giversthankapp.com/privacy-policy-for-gratitude-journal-en/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html Gratitude is everywhere — once you start looking. Start your Gratitude Journal today.

About

Done Diary

Features
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Done Diary is a simple diary app for recording what you accomplished today and giving yourself credit for the small things. It is not made to push you to do more. It is made to help you notice what you finished, what you kept up with, and the small steps you took today. You can record what you did today, things you want to do later, and daily habits. At the end of the day, you can also add your mood and a short note to gently reflect on your day. Your records can be reviewed in Days by month. Use the list or calendar view to look back on what you have been building over time. Recommended for people who: ・want to focus on what they did, not what they could not do ・want a diary that is easy to continue ・want to track habits and small actions gently ・want to end each day with a little more self-recognition Done Diary is not about trying harder. It is about noticing what you already did today. Keep small records, and look back on your everyday progress.

Screenshots

Gratitude Journal4 screens
Done Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gratitude Journal at 18.6 against Done Diary's 26.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Gratitude Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Done Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gratitude Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, Done Diary monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Gratitude Journal versus Done Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGratitude JournalDone Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYOTA SUZUKIKaito Yoshimura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gratitude Journal

One-time1
  • Pro Plan$12.99
2 purchases

Done Diary

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlan(MonthlyPayment)$2.991 Month
  • PremiumPlan(YearlyPayment)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Gratitude Journal free?
Gratitude Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Done Diary free?
Done Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gratitude Journal or Done Diary have ads?
Both Gratitude Journal and Done Diary show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gratitude Journal or Done Diary?
Gratitude Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Done Diary monthly. Most recently, Gratitude Journal was updated on November 9, 2026 and Done Diary on November 5, 2026.

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