# Choices That Matter vs Dear Diary

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Choices That Matter | Dear Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-diary-interactive-story/id1006878949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Choices That Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Choice Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Their Heroes Were Lost Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| And The Sun Went Out Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Their Souls Were Eaten Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Dear Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-diary-interactive-story/id1006878949)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| tale unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| tale unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| season 1 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| season 2 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| season 3 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| special bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack with infinite keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Choices not registering correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent or broken storylines

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*