Comparison

Choices That Matter vs Dear Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Choices That Matter

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

Highlights
  • Epic text-based adventures
  • Branching narratives
  • Multiple story arcs
  • Player choice impacts story
  • Community statistics
  • Weekly story updates
Features
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CHOICES THAT MATTER is a collection of epic text adventure games similar to the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books (CYOA). No one player can discover the entire story in a single play through. See how many other players visited the same place as you, each time you conclude a story arc. Are you ready for the most epic text based game out there? ** OUR STORIES ** ADVENTURE 1: And The Sun Went Out Approximately 600,000 words and 2,400 choices in total! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe. Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth. ADVENTURE 2: And Their Souls Were Eaten You have a gift. With your gift, the dead are never truly gone. But what if there is a dark side to your gift? What if there are those who can pervert your talent, and alter the balance of life and death? Travel across a steampunk 1830s Europe, where metal is magical, giving powers to those who wear it. Learn more about your ancient gift and what it means for you, your family, and humanity. Uncover the nefarious plot to destroy all life... and fight against time to stop your enemy from destroying everything you hold dear. ADVENTURE 3: And Their Heroes Were Lost You wake up in a dirty prison cell with no memory of who you are. And, you're not alone. Who are the other prisoners? What are they to you? Are they your allies... or enemies? Will you escape? Try to find out who you are? Why did the people who captured you steal your memories—instead of just killing you? Travel the world as you uncover the details of a past that holds many secrets, and a future that is in peril. "What’s really innovative about Choices...unlike traditional gamebooks that have a definite end, Choices: And the Sun Went Out is a continuing gamebook that will be updated weekly, allowing you to progress through the story over time. As you make choices in your story, it will advance in ways completely differently than other readers when weekly content is added." - PocketTactics.com This app is supported by video ads which can be optionally disabled by purchasing a story pass. Privacy policy: http://tinmangames.com.au/privacy/

About

Dear Diary

Guide a high school girl through life-altering decisions in this interactive story game. Your choices shape her destiny, leading to multiple unique endings. Explore her diary and embark on exciting adventures.

Highlights
  • Interactive story gameplay
  • Multiple story endings
  • Choice-based decision making
  • Rewind and replay options
  • Unique doodle art style
Features
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Destiny is one tricky thing, isn’t it? What if you could be its master? Meet Anna Blake, a girl who is making her way through highschool, and help her make life changing decisions. Every choice you make will interfere directly in Anna’s fate… And that’s kind of awesome! Sneak peek at Anna’s diary and join her in all the amazing adventures! Rick - the handsome and popular football player - or Martin - the smart and cute guy? Red or blue dress for prom night? Even harder: going or not going to the prom and with whom?! Studying or going out? Kissing or waiting? Tough decisions... What about a little help with that? HIGHLIGHTS • New challenging way of reading and interacting with a story • Different endings depending on your choices • Don’t worry: when the story ends, you can go back in time and choose differently. Can you discover every possible ending for Anna’s story? • Beautiful doodle art Life can be very challenging. Will you leave Anna by herself? Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

Screenshots

Choices That Matter4 screens
Dear Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Choices That Matter at 12.0 against Dear Diary's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dear Diary sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Choices That Matter against 4.5 for Dear Diary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 73% of Dear Diary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Choices That Matter versus Dear Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoices That MatterDear Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better4.5 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews72.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB128 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTin Man GamesTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

Choices That Matter

All ratings2,251 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.9%

Dear Diary

All ratings2,814 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews1,157 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

Choices That Matter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
  • 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
  • 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
  • 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
  • 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
  • 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

Dear Diary

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Fun and interactive game
  • 👍 Engaging storyline and choices
  • 📚 Enjoyable reading experience
  • 🎨 Creative and visually appealing

Room to improve

  • ⏰ Long wait times for keys
  • 💰 Keys and season passes are expensive
  • 🤯 Frustrating when no ads are available
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Choices That Matter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
  • Apple Watch integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reread past story segments
  • More detailed statistics on choices made
  • Expansion of romance/relationship content
  • Increased frequency of story updates

Dear Diary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Choices not registering correctly
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent or broken storylines

Requested features

5 requests
  • Reduce key wait time to 5-6 hours
  • Unlimited free keys or more daily keys
  • Add more storylines and characters
  • Faster updates for new seasons
  • Ability to replay past choices without keys

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Choices That Matter

One-time4
  • 100 Choice Tokens$0.99
  • Their Heroes Were Lost Pass$3.99
  • And The Sun Went Out Pass$4.99
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  • Their Souls Were Eaten Pass$4.99
9 purchases

Dear Diary

One-time9
  • remove ads$0.99
  • tale unlock$0.99
  • pack of keys2 variants$1.99
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  • tale unlock$1.99
  • season 1 pass$3.99
  • season 2 pass$3.99
  • season 3 pass$3.99
  • special bundle$6.99
  • pack with infinite keys$9.99

Questions

Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dear Diary free?
Dear Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or Dear Diary?
Choices That Matter is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Dear Diary averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Choices That Matter or Dear Diary have ads?
Both Choices That Matter and Dear Diary show ads.
Which is updated more often, Choices That Matter or Dear Diary?
Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, and Dear Diary every 2 months. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dear Diary on November 2, 2026.

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