i vs LifeTally
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Cultivate mindfulness throughout your day with this app. Set daily intentions, explore related ideas, and receive reminders to stay present. Designed by an artist, it offers a gentle approach to tending your thoughts.
- Daily intention setting
- Explore intention ideas
- Set reminders
- Mindfulness practice
- Artist-designed interface
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A mindfulness app created by artist Anne Ward. Drop In to the present and Tend your thoughts with awareness throughout the day. Begin your day by choosing an intention, flip the card over to read ideas on how to employ it and set reminders to keep aligning to the present.
LifeTally
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Your life, tracked and counted. LifeTally is the easiest way to remember your life. Log anything, via text or voice - from coffees and books to workouts, flights, events, conversations, restaurants, movies, and milestones. No complicated setup. No spreadsheets. No endless folders. Just write naturally. LOG ANYTHING Life moves fast. Capture the moments that matter: • Coffee • Books • Movies • Restaurants • Workouts • Flights • Trips • Health • Habits • Family moments • Meetings • Ideas If it happened, you can log it. ASK YOUR LIFE Find answers instantly. Examples: • How many coffees did I have this month? • When was the last time I saw Dad? • How many flights have I taken this year? • Which restaurants have I visited with Lena? • How many movies have I watched in 2026? LifeTally searches your memories so you don’t have to. COUNT EVERYTHING Automatically build your own personal statistics. See totals, trends, firsts, lasts, and timelines for the things that matter to you. REMEMBER THE LASTS Never forget life’s important moments. Remember the last time you: • Changed your toothbrush • Called your parents • Went to the dentist • Read a book • Changed your car battery • Visited a friend DESIGNED TO FEEL SIMPLE No complicated databases. No forms. No categories required. Just type naturally and LifeTally organizes your memories for you. Upgrade to LifeTally Pro for unlimited counters, Memory Dictionary, advanced search, exports, widgets, and more. Start building your searchable life today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LifeTally at every 2 days against i's every 5 days. i's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. i sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LifeTally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
i ships an update every 5 days, LifeTally every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | LifeTally |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gold Sparrow Press LLC | Kristian Rosales |
In-app purchases
i
- Upgrade$1.99
LifeTally
- LifeTally Pro Lifetime$14.99
