# TTLock vs Daily Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Journal at 94% against TTLock's 25%. Daily Journal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 552). TTLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Journal sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TTLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daily Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Journal has 5.7K ratings behind it against 552, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TTLock's written reviews are positive against 94% of Daily Journal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TTLock | Daily Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttlock/id1033046018/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-diary-with-lock/id1605113008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 552 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **93.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 371 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Sciener Smart Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360996795) | [SimpleInnovation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479770962) |

## What reviewers say

### TTLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttlock/id1033046018)

Control smart locks using your phone via Bluetooth. This app requires compatible hardware to function. Contact support within the app for assistance.

**Highlights:** Open doors via Bluetooth, Requires compatible hardware, In-app support contact, Secure access, Integrates with Alexa

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features
- 🔒 Secure access
- 🤖 Integrates with Alexa

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain problems
- 🤯 Confusing instructions
- 🤖 Alexa integration not reliable
- 🤔 Can't see lock status

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Can't delete old locks from app
- Fingerprint scanner not working
- Remote unlock not functioning
- Passcode changes not syncing

**Requested features**

- Show lock/unlock status in app
- Add proximity unlock feature
- Improve Alexa integration
- Allow minute-level passcode scheduling
- Provide better customer support


### Daily Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-diary-with-lock/id1605113008)

This app serves as a private digital journal to record daily experiences, emotions, and memories. Secure your entries with password, fingerprint, or face ID, and enhance them with photos. Track your moods and use built-in reminders to cultivate a consistent journaling habit.

**Highlights:** Password, fingerprint, and face ID security, Add photos to journal entries, Mood and emotion tracking, Calendar view for memories, Daily journaling reminders, Simple and beautiful interface

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal for 1 month - 30% OFF | $1.99 | per month |
| Daily journal for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Cute notes for 1 year DISCOUNT | $12.99 | per year |
| Cute notes for 1 year | $17.99 | per year |
| Secret diary with lock Forever | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password and biometric lock
- 📝 Allows easy journaling and expression of feelings
- 🎨 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 📊 Mood tracking and insights
- 🆓 Free to use with no ads or subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Limited free features, many premium options
- 🖼️ Inability to use own photos as backgrounds
- 🕰️ No reminders to write daily entries

**Reported bugs**

- Password recovery not working for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More free stickers and fonts
- Ability to organize entries by categories
- Option to add videos or audio recordings
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TTLock free?

TTLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Daily Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TTLock or Daily Journal?

Daily Journal is rated higher. TTLock averages 2.9 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Daily Journal averages 4.8 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do TTLock or Daily Journal have ads?

Both TTLock and Daily Journal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TTLock or Daily Journal?

TTLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daily Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, TTLock was updated on November 11, 2026 and Daily Journal on November 12, 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.*