# Colored Note vs Prompted Journal

Colored Note and Prompted Journal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Prompted Journal's written reviews are positive against 54% of Colored Note's. Prompted Journal also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Colored Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prompted Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Colored Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Colored Note against 4.8 for Prompted Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 6.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Colored Note's written reviews are positive against 95% of Prompted Journal's.

Colored Note ships an update every 5 days, Prompted Journal every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Note | Prompted Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompted-journal-shadow-work/id1208362996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Veniamin Gribkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907913370) | [Oatmeal Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633130995) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-note/id907913367)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and experiences with a versatile diary and notepad. Add photos, color-code entries, and organize with tags for easy retrieval. Share your notes with friends or keep them private with passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Add photos to notes, Color-code notes for organization, Assign tags for searching, Sort notes as desired, Share notes with friends, Secure notes with a passcode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of colors and fonts
- 📝 Helpful for note-taking
- 🌟 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or organizing notes
- 🔒 Lack of security features (e.g., password protection)
- 🔧 Issues with recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Cursor jumping or text selection issues
- Glitches with recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist/to-do list functionality
- Improve note sorting and search options
- Implement password protection or biometric security
- Provide more font and customization options


### Prompted Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prompted-journal-shadow-work/id1208362996)

This app provides a guided journaling experience with over 190 prompts and "Dive Deeper" questions to encourage self-reflection and personal growth. It helps users establish a consistent self-care routine through daily reminders and offers privacy with no data storage required.

**Highlights:** 190+ journal prompts, "Dive Deeper" questions, Daily reminders, PDF export, Custom prompt creation, Private journaling

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prompted Journal Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great for self-reflection
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🤗 Helpful and thought-provoking prompts
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with editing/deleting past entries
- 🔍 Lack of search/filter functionality
- 📱 Compatibility issues on larger screens
- 🔁 Repetitive prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing or being lost
- Blank screens when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom prompts
- Option to password protect entries
- Exporting/printing journal entries
- More variety in prompt types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Note free?

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

### Is Prompted Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Colored Note or Prompted Journal?

Prompted Journal is rated higher. Colored Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Prompted Journal averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Colored Note or Prompted Journal have ads?

Neither Colored Note nor Prompted Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colored Note or Prompted Journal?

Colored Note ships an update every 5 days, and Prompted Journal every 2 months. Most recently, Colored Note was updated on September 30, 2026 and Prompted Journal on September 30, 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.*