Comparison

Autarky vs D1 Journal

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

Head to head
About

Autarky

This utility blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari, making browsing faster and reducing data consumption. It helps prevent online tracking and can lower mobile carrier bills. Users can temporarily disable it for specific websites.

Highlights
  • Blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari
  • Improves browsing speed
  • Reduces data usage
  • Blocks many ads
  • Helps prevent online tracking
  • Temporarily disable for specific sites
Features
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Autarky is a content blocker that blocks all third-party JavaScript in Safari, it's super effective. Browsing will feel faster, consume less data, many ads will be blocked and advertising companies will have a hard time tracking your behaviour online. Are you on a small data bundel? Traveling abroad? Autarky helps you keep your carrier bill low. To enable Autarky open the Settings app > tap Safari > tap Content blockers. Be aware that certain websites might lose functionality or might not load at all, you can temporarily disable Autarky by pressing the 'puzzle piece' icon in Safari's address bar.

About

D1 Journal

Features
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D1 is a simple yet highly secure platform where you can confidently detail thoughts, plans, or any sensitive information you want accessible exclusively only to you. D1 uses powerful AES256 encryption and industry standard cryptography techniques to block access to your data from potential attackers. Your passwords and PINs are immediately hashed after you enter them and are mathematically nearly impossible to reverse engineer. Simply put: without your password, your encrypted data may as well not exist. D1 synchronizes your encrypted journal entries with a remote server so you can access them across all your devices by simply changing your User ID in D1's settings. You can also choose to enable biometric authentication, which will take advantage of either Touch ID or Face ID sensors if available on your device to lock out local attackers as an added layer of security.

Screenshots

Autarky2 screens
D1 Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: D1 Journal at Free against Autarky's $0.99. D1 Journal also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). Autarky's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 54 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

D1 Journal is free to download; Autarky costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autarky ships an update every 12 months, D1 Journal every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Autarky versus D1 Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutarkyD1 Journal
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonatan van der HorstAnkush Girotra

In-app purchases

None

Autarky

No in-app purchases

None

D1 Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autarky free?
Autarky costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is D1 Journal free?
D1 Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autarky or D1 Journal have ads?
Neither Autarky nor D1 Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autarky or D1 Journal?
Autarky ships an update every 12 months, and D1 Journal every 54 months. Most recently, Autarky was updated on October 24, 2026 and D1 Journal on October 29, 2026.

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