# 一言 vs 吾记

The clearest difference is monetization model: 吾记 at freemium against 一言's subscription. 吾记 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 112) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 一言's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 一言 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and 吾记 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 一言 against 4.8 for 吾记. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 吾记 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of 一言's written reviews are positive against 93% of 吾记's.

一言 ships an update every 6 weeks, 吾记 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 一言 | 吾记 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1010174792/reviews) | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1084747109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **93.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 80 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秸嵘 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010174791) | [健祥 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084747108) |

## What reviewers say

### 一言

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1010174792)

This app is a sophisticated tool for recording and organizing text, serving as a personal collection for quotes, lyrics, or dialogues. It also functions as a creative writing platform, a journaling tool with image support, and a curated reading experience.

**Highlights:** Record and collect quotes, lyrics, and dialogues, Creative writing and long-form content creation, Journaling with image support, Curated daily content discovery, Minimalist text formatting and design, Share touching quotes with friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一言年会员 | $1.99 | per year |
| 一言永久会员 | $3.99 | one-time |


### 吾记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1084747109)

A journaling app with a timeline view, customizable paper and fonts, and the ability to attach photos and videos. It offers privacy features like password and fingerprint unlock, as well as options to categorize entries and share them. The app also includes a platform for sharing anonymous entries and daily writing reminders.

**Highlights:** Timeline view, Customizable paper and fonts, Attach photos and videos, Password and fingerprint unlock, Categorize entries, Anonymous sharing platform, Daily writing reminders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| 年VIP | $5.99 | per year |
| 吾记高级账户/半年 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 永久购买 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful categorization and organization features
- 👍 Convenient backup and export options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💡 Lack of customization options for layout and appearance
- 💡 Limited functionality compared to other diary apps

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with uploading photos and media
- Problems with syncing data across devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Requested features**

- Add support for handwriting input
- Implement a calendar view for diary entries
- Allow more customization of fonts, colors, and themes
- Improve export and backup capabilities
- Introduce password protection or biometric lock options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 一言 free?

一言 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 吾记 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 一言 or 吾记?

一言 and 吾记 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 112 and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do 一言 or 吾记 have ads?

吾记 shows ads; 一言 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 一言 or 吾记?

一言 ships an update every 6 weeks, and 吾记 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 一言 was updated on September 21, 2026 and 吾记 on September 25, 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.*