Present Past vs MiraiGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Present Past
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Present Past is a simple journaling app built around a timeline. It helps you capture small moments as they happen and quietly brings them back later, when they feel new again. Instead of long, structured entries, you can write short notes throughout the day. Thoughts, events, or even something you donβt want to forget. Over time, they form a personal history you can revisit anytime. ### Key Features - Timeline-based journaling Your entries are organized in a clean, chronological timeline, making it easy to browse your past. - Quick capture Open the app and start writing immediately. No friction, no setup. - Hashtags for flexible organization Add tags to your entries and follow threads across time. - Resurface past moments Revisit entries from the past and rediscover thoughts youβve forgotten. - Text-first experience Designed to keep your focus on thoughts rather than media. - Private and simple Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no distractions.
MiraiGrid
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A goal-achievement app that turns "what you want to do" into daily action. MiraiGrid combines the Mandala Chart's power to expand your thinking with the Roadmap's power to turn it into action β all in one goal-achievement app. -- Expand your goal into 81 cells -- The Mandala Chart is well known among athletes and business leaders. Place your big dream or goal at the center, break it down into 8 categories and 8 actions each, and instantly see what you need to do. With MiraiGrid, you can work with this 9Γ9 = 81-cell grid intuitively on your smartphone. Pinch and drag to zoom freely while writing out your thoughts. -- No theme in mind yet? AI helps you find one -- Not sure how to put your goal into words? No problem. Just enter a vague idea, and AI will suggest theme candidates tailored to you. -- AI builds everything from theme to chart, instantly -- Once you have a theme, leave the rest to AI. It automatically generates 8 categories and 64 actions from your goal, completing the 81-cell grid in one go. AI removes that first hurdle of "I don't know what to write." Each cell also shows the reasoning behind AI's suggestion, so you can see the thinking behind every action. You can also ask AI for more suggestions on a filled-in grid ("What should I add to this category?") or get advice from an AI coach based on your progress. -- The Roadmap makes your next step clear -- Once you've filled in all 81 cells, just switch to Roadmap view. Actions are sorted by priority (high, medium, low) so you can see at a glance what to do today. Track completion with checkboxes Achievement rate updates in real time Check balanced progress across all categories A system that keeps your dream from staying "just a plan," pushing you forward every day. -- Notifications keep you going -- To stop your plan from fizzling out, you can set local notifications as reminders. The app nudges you to act at the times you choose, turning daily action into a habit. -- Cheers from family and friends keep you going -- Publish your grid with a share link, and family or friends can see your goal and send you a cheer message. No need to think of the right words β just pick from ready-made messages. Cheers you receive show up as push notifications. Open the app anytime to look back at your cheer timeline. Goals can be a lonely pursuit, but a little encouragement makes them easier to keep going. -- No sign-up, start right away -- No account, email address, or password required. Start using the app the moment you open it. Switching devices? Just issue a "transfer code" to move your data straight to your new device. -- What you can do for free -- Create and edit Mandala Charts (up to 2 projects) AI-generated grid (up to 3 times a day) AI block suggestions & AI coach (up to 3 times a day) Roadmap view & progress tracking Grid sharing & cheer feature Data transfer via transfer code -- Upgrade to Pro for -- More projects β work on up to 5 projects at once More AI usage β up to 5 times a day No ads β thinking-disrupting ads are completely removed Data export β export your grid as text, Markdown, CSV, or JSON to use with other tools Pro is available as a subscription. Turn the dream you've always wanted into today's action. Get started with MiraiGrid. Privacy Policy: https://mirai-grid.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mirai-grid.com/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present Past at none against MiraiGrid's 1. Present Past also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MiraiGrid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Present Past asks for nothing beyond the download.
Present Past ships an update every 4 days, MiraiGrid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Present Past | MiraiGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeungEun Lee | U-WORKS inc |
In-app purchases
Present Past
No in-app purchases
MiraiGrid
- MiraiGrid PRO Monthly$2.991 Month









