Comparison

Dear World vs Winglog

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

Head to head
About

Dear World

Share your deepest thoughts anonymously with others worldwide. Read unfiltered stories, send virtual hugs, and connect with people through shared experiences in a judgment-free space.

Highlights
  • Anonymous diary entries
  • Global story sharing
  • Receive unfiltered stories
  • Send virtual hugs
  • Anonymous replies
  • Customizable avatar
  • Friend connections
Features
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Dear World - An Anonymous Diary What if your deepest thoughts could reach someone who truly needs them — and theirs could reach you? Write raw, honest diary entries and release them anonymously into the world. No names. No faces. No judgment. Just your words, a chosen nickname, and your gender. Every morning and evening, your feed fills with real, unfiltered stories from people across the globe — moments of joy, heartbreak, hope, loneliness, and quiet strength. Read them. Feel them. If one touches your heart, send a gentle Hug or a kind anonymous reply. In a noisy world, Dear World creates a quiet, beautiful space where humanity connects with humanity. Key Features: • Write and share deeply personal diary entries completely anonymously • Your entries are delivered to random people worldwide twice daily • Discover heartfelt, real stories in your twice-daily refreshed feed • Send warm Hugs or thoughtful anonymous replies • Add friends for meaningful connections — or stay fully anonymous • Express yourself with a fully customizable avatar • A safe, kind, and judgment-free space for honest emotional sharing Your story matters. Someone out there is waiting to read it. Someone out there needs to hear exactly what you're feeling right now. Download Dear World - An Anonymous Diary today and start sharing your heart with the world — one anonymous entry at a time.

About

Winglog

Features
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Your handwriting. A letter just for them. Send a handwritten hello to a friend or someone you love. In Winglog, a little bird carries the words you want to share. Make it personal Send a note written by hand, or collect your letters to create a personal typeface for your messages. Characters you have not collected appear in a default typeface. Share a little of your day Add a photo, write a story, or send your voice. Exchange letters with people after you have both accepted the friend connection. A journey worth waiting for Give your letter to a bird and follow its journey on the map. Delivery time depends on the distance and the bird. Keep the moments Open delivered letters and revisit your conversations in the mailbox. Choose birds and accessories to make the experience your own. Weather, location and arrival notifications are optional. Find the privacy policy, account deletion instructions and support in settings.

Screenshots

Dear World3 screens
Winglog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Winglog at daily against Dear World's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Dear World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Winglog sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dear World ships an update every 4 days, Winglog daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dear World versus Winglog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDear WorldWinglog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeremy Cortez연우 정

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dear World

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
10 purchases

Winglog

One-time10
  • Bread$1.00
  • Red bead necklace$1.00
  • Tall Boots$1.00
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  • Pearl Necklace$1.00
  • Chunky Gold Necklace$1.00
  • Small mail satchel$1.00
  • Three-goose upgrade$2.00
  • Two-goose flock$4.00
  • Five-goose upgrade$4.00
  • All Current Items$34.99

Questions

Is Dear World free?
Dear World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winglog free?
Winglog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dear World or Winglog have ads?
Neither Dear World nor Winglog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dear World or Winglog?
Dear World ships an update every 4 days, and Winglog daily. Most recently, Dear World was updated on October 28, 2026 and Winglog on October 31, 2026.

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