# Bartlett UMC vs Waffle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bartlett UMC at 100% against Waffle's 45%. Bartlett UMC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Waffle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Bartlett UMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bartlett UMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waffle has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bartlett UMC's written reviews are positive against 45% of Waffle's.

Bartlett UMC ships an update every 23 months, Waffle weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bartlett UMC | Waffle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-umc/id707070370/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 4 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/707070373) | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) |

## What reviewers say

### Bartlett UMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bartlett-umc/id707070370)

Stay connected with your church community. Access the latest newsletters, social media updates, sermons, and youth news all in one place. Share your feedback and suggestions to help improve the experience.

**Highlights:** BUMC Newsletter access, Church social media feed, Latest sermons and media, Youth newsletter updates, User feedback integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates shared journaling for couples, families, and friends to deepen connections. Users can share daily updates, photos, and videos, and answer prompts to get to know each other better. It offers a private space to document memories and strengthen relationships.

**Highlights:** Shared journaling for groups, Photo and video sharing, Daily prompts to foster connection, Customizable journal covers, Private and secure entries, Relationship strengthening tool

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waffle Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Plus Journal | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus Journals | $129.00 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Excellent for shared journaling with friends/family
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface
- 🤝 Helps strengthen long-distance relationships
- 📝 Convenient way to record daily thoughts and memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family/group journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/control over shared journals
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🗓️ Inability to backdate journal entries
- 📢 Lack of notification/comment features for shared journals

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open old journal entries
- Issues with uploading and viewing photos/videos
- Inability to create new journals or add collaborators

**Requested features**

- Add ability to comment on journal entries
- Implement a more flexible pricing structure (e.g., monthly option)
- Allow customization of journal covers and layouts
- Improve stability and fix reported bugs
- Add time zone support for shared journals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bartlett UMC free?

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

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bartlett UMC or Waffle?

Bartlett UMC is rated higher. Bartlett UMC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Waffle averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Bartlett UMC or Waffle have ads?

Neither Bartlett UMC nor Waffle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bartlett UMC or Waffle?

Bartlett UMC ships an update every 23 months, and Waffle weekly. Most recently, Bartlett UMC was updated on November 5, 2026 and Waffle on November 5, 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.*