# iData vs UltraJournal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iData at none against UltraJournal's 3. iData also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). UltraJournal's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltraJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iData asks for nothing beyond the download.

iData ships an update monthly, UltraJournal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iData | UltraJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata/id879280122/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Hali-power Industrial CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/448145465) | [Zibo Qixian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958842790) |

## What reviewers say

### iData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idata/id879280122)

Easily manage and store all your files, including photos, videos, and email attachments. Organize documents into folders, access them anywhere, and share them effortlessly. Capture moments with the in-app camera and back up your contacts.

**Highlights:** File management, Photo and video import, Document saving, Folder organization, Direct file sharing, In-app camera, Contact backup, Media playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UltraJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrajournal/id6743664478)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iData free?

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

### Is UltraJournal free?

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

### Do iData or UltraJournal have ads?

Neither iData nor UltraJournal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iData or UltraJournal?

iData ships an update monthly, and UltraJournal every 9 days. Most recently, iData was updated on October 2, 2026 and UltraJournal on October 11, 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.*