# Journal for iPad vs EventTrey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EventTrey at none against Journal for iPad's 11. EventTrey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). Journal for iPad's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journal for iPad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. EventTrey asks for nothing beyond the download.

EventTrey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Journal for iPad has 118 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journal for iPad | EventTrey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-for-ipad-diary-plus/id6775478461/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventtrey/id6786414123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brite Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) | [ByteBrew IT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785650084) |

## What reviewers say

### Journal for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-for-ipad-diary-plus/id6775478461)

This app provides a private digital space for journaling on your iPad. It offers features like mood tracking, daily prompts, and photo integration to help you capture thoughts and memories. Security options like Face ID ensure your entries remain confidential.

**Highlights:** Private diary with Face ID/passcode lock, Mood tracker with history, Daily writing prompts, Photo and media support, Search and tag entries, iCloud sync, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Journal Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Self-Care Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paper Backgrounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Morning Pages Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gratitude, Specifically | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days to Clear Your Head | $7.99 | one-time |
| Say It Straight | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Work: 30 Sessions | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Worry Trial | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### EventTrey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventtrey/id6786414123)

This app simplifies event planning by connecting users with local vendors and providing tools for organization. It helps manage bookings, budgets, guest lists, and timelines for various celebrations. Vendors can create storefronts, manage inquiries, and track earnings.

**Highlights:** Browse local vendors by category, location, and price, Direct messaging with vendors, Track bookings and their status, Budget management with estimated and actual costs, Guest list management and RSVP tracking, Event timeline and running order planning, Vendor storefront creation and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journal for iPad free?

Journal for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EventTrey free?

EventTrey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Journal for iPad or EventTrey?

EventTrey is rated higher. Journal for iPad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while EventTrey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Journal for iPad or EventTrey have ads?

Neither Journal for iPad nor EventTrey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journal for iPad or EventTrey?

Journal for iPad ships an update every 2 days, and EventTrey every 2 days. Most recently, Journal for iPad was updated on October 25, 2026 and EventTrey on October 6, 2026.

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