Comparison

Wishlume vs Patterns

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

Head to head
About

Wishlume

Features
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Wishlume is a gentle 1-5 minute daily wish ritual journal. For the days when your mind feels full, your dreams feel far away, or you only have a few quiet minutes for yourself, Wishlume gives your wishes a place to stay. Unlike typical manifestation apps that ask you to visualize more, repeat more, or force yourself to stay positive, Wishlume is made to feel lighter. It helps you return to what matters through a short daily ritual: write a wish, leave a star, reflect for a moment, and continue your day with a little more clarity. You do not need a long journal session. You do not need to feel perfectly positive. You only need 1-5 minutes. With Wishlume, you can: • Create a simple daily wish ritual • Save your wishes as stars • Write short reflections after each ritual • Revisit your recent ritual journal • Set gentle daily reminders • Use calming soundscapes to create a more immersive ritual space Wishlume Plus unlocks: • More wish stars (up to 3) • Full ritual journal history • Full soundscape library Wishlume is for people who want to stay close to their wishes without turning self-care into another task. It is not about pressure, perfection, or pretending every day is bright. It is about making a small daily space where your wishes, feelings, and inner direction can be seen. Your wish does not need to be loud. It just needs a place to stay. Subscription: Wishlume Plus offers monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Patterns

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Track how people make you feel. Keep the receipts. Notice the pattern. Patterns is a private relationship tracker and mood journal for understanding the connections in your life. Add a partner, date, friend, family member, or coworker, then record how each interaction leaves you feeling over time. QUICK EMOTIONAL CHECK-INS Log a feeling, choose its intensity, and add a note when context matters. A few seconds is enough to build an honest record you can return to later. KEEP THE RECEIPTS Save specific moments as green flags or red flags so important behavior does not get blurred by time. Add a title, private note, and optional photo or screenshot to remember what actually happened. SEE THE PATTERN Review relationship timelines, recurring feelings, flag totals, and 30-day trends. Notice which connections feel supportive, draining, calm, confusing, or mixed. MADE FOR EVERY RELATIONSHIP Patterns is not just a couples app. Use it for dating, friendships, family dynamics, work relationships, or any person whose behavior affects your wellbeing. Reflect on boundaries, positive signs, and difficult patterns without forcing everything into a single diary. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Names, check-ins, notes, and receipt attachments stay locally on your device, giving you a calm space to be honest with yourself. Privacy Policy : EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wishlume4 screens
Patterns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wishlume at none against Patterns's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Patterns sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wishlume asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Wishlume versus Patterns: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWishlumePatterns
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryeung wing lamSajjad Alhusseini

In-app purchases

None

Wishlume

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Patterns

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Wishlume free?
Wishlume is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patterns free?
Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wishlume or Patterns have ads?
Neither Wishlume nor Patterns shows ads.

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