Anchor vs Five Minute Journal
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| Figure | Anchor | Five Minute Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Journaling Software | 8.0 (#26) | 8.4 (#9) |
| Spec score · Journaling apps | 7.2 (#33) | 8.1 (#22) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Available platforms | web | The maker links downloads for iOS and Android; the App Store listing describes iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support. |
| Prompt features | guided | guided |
| Purpose | Anchor is a private daily companion for addiction recovery, betrayal-trauma healing, and rebuilding trust between partners. | The app uses guided prompts and a science-backed framework to help users build a gratitude journaling habit. |
Plans
Five Minute Journal
- Monthly Subscription$4.99 a month
- 1 month Journaling Premium$9.99 a month
- Annual Subscr (existing users)Price not published
- Annual Subscription$19.99 a year
- Annual Journaling Premium$39.99 a year
In their own words
Five Minute Journal
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