# Dream Journal Ultimate vs Elsewhere Dream Journal

The clearest difference is rating: Elsewhere Dream Journal at 4.9 against Dream Journal Ultimate's 4.5. Elsewhere Dream Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0.0 vs 15.0). Dream Journal Ultimate's advantage is ratings volume (547 vs 107). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Journal Ultimate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Elsewhere Dream Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elsewhere Dream Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Journal Ultimate has 547 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Dream Journal Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 86% of Elsewhere Dream Journal's.

Dream Journal Ultimate ships an update weekly, Elsewhere Dream Journal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Journal Ultimate | Elsewhere Dream Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-journal-ultimate/id802558054/reviews) | **[4.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-dream-journal/id6445864345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **547** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | **86.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dream Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464591652) | [ELSEWHERE.TO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638490410) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Journal Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-journal-ultimate/id802558054)

Record and analyze your dreams with AI-powered interpretation and visualization. Explore a vast dream database, learn lucid dreaming techniques, and connect with a community of dreamers.

**Highlights:** AI dream interpretation, AI dream visualization, Lucid dreaming academy, Dream symbol dictionary, Dream Wall social network, Sync across devices, Secure dream vault

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Dream Journal Ultimate | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient voice-to-text recording
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 💡 Helpful AI-generated dream interpretations and images
- 👍 Easy to organize and tag dreams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and public sharing of dreams
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Lack of robust search and filtering capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Reset PIN function not working as expected
- Keyboard obscuring text during dream entry
- Inconsistent behavior when editing or deleting dreams

**Requested features**

- Ability to follow other users and see their dreams
- More customization options for dream entries
- Improved notifications and reminders for dream journaling
- Integration with other productivity/wellness apps


### Elsewhere Dream Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsewhere-dream-journal/id6445864345)

This app helps you explore your subconscious by journaling your dreams. It automatically generates images from your dreams, identifies recurring symbols, and provides insights into their meaning. Track your dream patterns over time and discover your personal mythology.

**Highlights:** Automatic dream image generation, Symbol and theme insights, Personal mythology discovery, Dream charting and search, Expert symbol interpretations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elsewhere Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Elsewhere Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| Elsewhere Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Elsewhere Supporter | $99.99 | per year |
| 15 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Journal Ultimate free?

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

### Is Elsewhere Dream Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dream Journal Ultimate or Elsewhere Dream Journal?

Elsewhere Dream Journal is rated higher. Dream Journal Ultimate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 547 ratings, while Elsewhere Dream Journal averages 4.9 from 107 ratings.

### Do Dream Journal Ultimate or Elsewhere Dream Journal have ads?

Neither Dream Journal Ultimate nor Elsewhere Dream Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Journal Ultimate or Elsewhere Dream Journal?

Dream Journal Ultimate ships an update weekly, and Elsewhere Dream Journal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dream Journal Ultimate was updated on September 20, 2026 and Elsewhere Dream Journal on September 25, 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.*