Penso Notes vs Stoic
Penso Notes
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Stoic
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| Figure | Penso Notes | Stoic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Journaling apps | 7.8 (#25) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · Journaling Software | 7.5 (#32) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · Journal Apps | 7.5 (#31) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Export formats | basic | multiple |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The maker says journals are stored on-device and that it has no server seeing journal text; its privacy policy says notes are stored locally and not transmitted to its servers. | Stoic says it cannot access journal content in the app and does not sell app usage data or use it for advertising. |
| Product | Penso Notes describes itself as a micro-journaling app combining Bullet Journal structure with themes, drawing, stickers, and on-device privacy. | Stoic is a mental health journaling app that combines Stoicism and modern psychological science to support self-reflection and well-being. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] for questions and support. | Support is provided by email at [email protected], in-app bug reports and a public feedback page; the team says it is small and replies may take time. |
Plans
Stoic
- Stoic Premium$6.99 a month
- Stoic Premium + AI$12.99 a month
- Stoic FreeFree
- Stoic Free PlanFree
- Stoic Premium$39.99 a year
- Stoic Premium + AI$99.99 a year
- Stoic Lifetime Premium$299, paid once
In their own words
Penso Notes
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Stoic
Stoic is a mental health journaling app that combines Stoicism with modern psychological science to support self-reflection and well-being. Users can customize morning and evening reflections, respond to prompts that change daily around a weekly theme, and return to guided journals. It tracks moods and influencing factors and offers insights based on entries and activities. Guided meditation and breathing exercises are also included. Premium AI tools can provide personalized prompts, analyze past entries and create reminders based on journaling patterns; these features are optional and require consent. Stoic is available on Android, iOS, macOS and the web, with multiple export formats, media attachments, search, filters and a privacy lock. iCloud sync works across Apple devices, but the iOS and Android apps do not sync with each other. The free plan includes daily prompts, quotes and affirmations, basic guided journals and a limited selection of breathing practices and meditations. The annual plan offers a 7-day Premium trial or a 3-day Premium + AI trial, with one trial activation per Apple ID.