Comparison

Song vs Bubble Page

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

Head to head
About

Song

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Catch a thought before it slips away. Song is a quick journal that feels as familiar as texting yourself. Write freely in a simple chat interface. Keep a private diary for daily reflection. Add a voice note or photo when words are not enough. No folders or templates stand between you and your thoughts. When a note needs action, turn it into a task and set a time for it. Keep your writing and tasks together, and see what needs your focus today. YOUR WRITING STAYS YOURS Song is a secure journal for your daily thoughts. Your entries are stored locally on your device. There are no ads or social feeds.

About

Bubble Page

Features
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Bubble Page is a private place to write small notes as if you were sending messages to yourself. Each short record becomes part of a simple timeline, arranged by date and time, so you can look back on your day without keeping a heavy journal. Write a thought before it disappears, mark a task you finished, or leave a quiet note about a moment you want to remember. At the end of the day, Bubble Page can turn your records into a receipt-style daily page that you can save as an image. Features: - Quick text records on iPhone - Dictation-friendly record flow on Apple Watch - Daily timeline arranged by time - Calendar, today shortcut, and search - Receipt-style daily page image - Pro: iCloud backup, restore, and export - App lock with Face ID or a 4-digit passcode Bubble Page is for the little messages you leave only for yourself.

Screenshots

Song4 screens
Bubble Page4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Song at none against Bubble Page's 1. Song also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bubble Page sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Song asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Song versus Bubble Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongBubble Page
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size76 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuong Thanh Vanironwhy

In-app purchases

None

Song

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bubble Page

One-time1
  • Bubble Page Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Song free?
Song is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubble Page free?
Bubble Page is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Song or Bubble Page have ads?
Neither Song nor Bubble Page shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Song or Bubble Page?
Song ships an update monthly, and Bubble Page monthly. Most recently, Song was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bubble Page on November 10, 2026.

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