# Dream Journal Ultimate vs DreamMuse

Dream Journal Ultimate and DreamMuse both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Dream Journal Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 50% of DreamMuse's. Dream Journal Ultimate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (567 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 DreamMuse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dream Journal Ultimate against 4.4 for DreamMuse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Journal Ultimate has 567 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Dream Journal Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 50% of DreamMuse's.

Dream Journal Ultimate ships an update weekly, DreamMuse every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Journal Ultimate | DreamMuse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-journal-ultimate/id802558054/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreammuse/id6593669719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **567** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dream Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464591652) | [AKA AI Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389118535) |

## 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


### DreamMuse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreammuse/id6593669719)

This app offers a comprehensive dream journal with AI-powered insights and self-reflection tools. It helps you record, organize, and interpret your dreams, connecting them to your inner world and daily actions. Features include holistic interpretations, an AI companion, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Holistic dream interpretations, AI companion for self-reflection, Interconnected dream elements, Comprehensive dream recording, Automatic tag generation, Intention mechanism for action, Offline-first functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly $9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Biannual | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual $99.99, 1-month free | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Journal Ultimate free?

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

### Is DreamMuse free?

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

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

Dream Journal Ultimate is rated higher. Dream Journal Ultimate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 567 ratings, while DreamMuse averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Dream Journal Ultimate nor DreamMuse shows ads.

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

Dream Journal Ultimate ships an update weekly, and DreamMuse every 2 months. Most recently, Dream Journal Ultimate was updated on October 26, 2026 and DreamMuse 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.*