# DayDot vs Journal Decor

The clearest difference is ads: DayDot at none against Journal Decor's shown. Journal Decor's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayDot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Journal Decor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayDot ships an update every 5 weeks, Journal Decor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayDot | Journal Decor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [子皓 庞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826468549) | [마야크루](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242322359) |

## What reviewers say

### DayDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydot-journal-diary-and-notes/id6791055739)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayDot Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| DayDot Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| DayDot Pro — Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 DayDot free?

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

### Is Journal Decor free?

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

### Do DayDot or Journal Decor have ads?

Journal Decor shows ads; DayDot does not.

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

DayDot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Journal Decor daily. Most recently, DayDot was updated on October 9, 2026 and Journal Decor on October 24, 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.*