# iPostal1 vs Simple Journaling

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Journaling at 5.0 against iPostal1's 3.3. iPostal1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Journaling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. iPostal1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Journaling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPostal1 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iPostal1 ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Journaling every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPostal1 | Simple Journaling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipostal1/id921734628/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-journaling/id6760980806/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [USZoom, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921734627) | [Jayden Dirksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886739587) |

## What reviewers say

### iPostal1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipostal1/id921734628)

Access a digital version of your physical mail and packages from anywhere, 24/7. Choose a real street address for business or personal use and manage your mail with options to forward, scan, shred, or discard.

**Highlights:** Digital mailbox access, Real street addresses, Mail forwarding, Open and scan mail, Shred or discard mail, Add phone and fax lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient service
- 🚀 Prompt and efficient
- 🔒 Secure
- 💡 Great for travelers
- 👍 User-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is slow and unresponsive
- 🐛 App doesn't show updated mail information
- 💰 Expensive with many hidden fees
- 🐛 Poor app design and usability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App shows outdated mail information
- Login issues and invalid session errors
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Inability to manage mail and packages properly

**Requested features**

- Improve app performance and stability
- Provide more transparent pricing
- Enhance customer support and communication
- Integrate app and website functionality
- Add more customization and control options


### Simple Journaling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-journaling/id6760980806)

This app offers a clean, distraction-free space for daily reflection and gratitude tracking. It helps users understand themselves better by visualizing emotional patterns and providing insights into writing habits. Features include mood tracking, search, and weekly goals.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free journaling, Daily gratitude tracking, Mood tracking and trend visualization, Journal search with mood filters, Weekly goals and streak tracking, Insights and analytics dashboard, AI-powered reflection prompts (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPostal1 free?

iPostal1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Journaling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPostal1 or Simple Journaling?

Simple Journaling is rated higher. iPostal1 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Simple Journaling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPostal1 or Simple Journaling have ads?

Neither iPostal1 nor Simple Journaling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPostal1 or Simple Journaling?

iPostal1 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Journaling every 2 months. Most recently, iPostal1 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Journaling on October 7, 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.*