# Mallangi vs Journal Decor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mallangi at none against Journal Decor's 5. Mallangi also leads on ads (none vs shown). Journal Decor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journal Decor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mallangi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mallangi ships an update monthly, Journal Decor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mallangi | Journal Decor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doyoon Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781674083) | [마야크루](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242322359) |

## What reviewers say

### Mallangi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mallangi/id6781674081)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Journal Decor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-decor-sticker-diary/id6800596085)

Create personalized digital diaries with stickers, washi tape, and photo collages. Customize pages with effects and handwritten notes, then share privately or publicly. Drafts are secured with PIN and biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Digital sticker and washi tape placement, Photo and video framing, Handwritten notes and effect pens, Animated stickers, Calendar view for past entries, Customizable sharing options, PIN and biometric lock for drafts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 다꾸 플러스 (월간) | $2.99 | per month |
| 밤톨 10개 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 밤톨 30개 +3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 밤톨 60개 +8 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 밤톨 100개 +20 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mallangi free?

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

### Is Journal Decor free?

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

### Do Mallangi or Journal Decor have ads?

Journal Decor shows ads; Mallangi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mallangi or Journal Decor?

Mallangi ships an update monthly, and Journal Decor every 2 days. Most recently, Mallangi was updated on October 31, 2026 and Journal Decor on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*