# Stream Journal vs Weekly Planner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stream Journal at none against Weekly Planner's 10. Stream Journal also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Weekly Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 11). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weekly Planner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stream Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stream Journal against 4.7 for Weekly Planner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekly Planner has 16K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Stream Journal's written reviews are positive against 70% of Weekly Planner's.

Stream Journal ships an update every 7 months, Weekly Planner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stream Journal | Weekly Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-journal/id972439087/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 661 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karen Grigorian](https://appshunter.io/developer/948320401) | [Digital Legal Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629338929) |

## What reviewers say

### Stream Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stream-journal/id972439087)

Capture life events, record thoughts, set goals, and solve problems with a simple journaling app. Organize entries by customizable sections and easily search your entire journal. Export your entries in text format for safekeeping.

**Highlights:** Chronological entry stream, Customizable journal sections, Searchable journal entries, Export entries to text format, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Weekly Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-planner-diary-notes/id1187285712)

This app offers a straightforward way to plan your week, manage tasks, and record appointments. It mimics the simplicity of paper planners with a digital interface, allowing for easy scheduling and review of past and future events. Get organized with a focused, minimalist approach to daily life and work.

**Highlights:** Weekly planning interface, Add appointments and tasks, Recurring event scheduling, Digital diary and notes, Past and future event review, Customizable views and designs (PRO), Password lock protection (PRO)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM 1 year | $11.99 | per year |
| Holiday designs (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3D Shapes (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gradients (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Art Lines (lifetime) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Planner PRO (lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM for PRO (lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM (lifetime) | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward weekly layout
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Resembles a physical planner
- 🚀 Convenient digital format

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring events can be buggy
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Limited sync and backup options
- 🔍 No ability to cross off completed tasks
- 🔍 Inability to change text color for different events

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring events sometimes disappear or duplicate
- Occasional data loss or entries not saving properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add recurring events with end dates
- Implement a calendar view and search function
- Provide automatic iCloud/cloud sync between devices
- Include a checkbox or strikethrough option for completed tasks
- Allow custom text colors for different event types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stream Journal free?

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

### Is Weekly Planner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stream Journal or Weekly Planner?

Stream Journal is rated higher. Stream Journal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Weekly Planner averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Stream Journal or Weekly Planner have ads?

Neither Stream Journal nor Weekly Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stream Journal or Weekly Planner?

Stream Journal ships an update every 7 months, and Weekly Planner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stream Journal was updated on November 1, 2026 and Weekly Planner on November 5, 2026.

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