# iCity · 我的日记 vs 阳光自律

The clearest difference is rating: iCity · 我的日记 at 4.8 against 阳光自律's 2.3. iCity · 我的日记 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). 阳光自律's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCity · 我的日记 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 阳光自律 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iCity · 我的日记 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCity · 我的日记 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of iCity · 我的日记's written reviews are positive against 67% of 阳光自律's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCity · 我的日记 | 阳光自律 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icity/id1067532514/reviews)** | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483883638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 151 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [Heng An Jia Xin (Xiong An) Shu Zhi Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si](https://appshunter.io/developer/620265515) |

## What reviewers say

### iCity · 我的日记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icity/id1067532514)

This app provides a private digital space for journaling, sharing moments with close friends, and discovering new connections through shared interests. It offers a personal profile with Q&A and a world exploration feature to find like-minded individuals.

**Highlights:** Private journaling with text and images, Shared journaling with close friends, Personal profile with Q&A, Discover friends through Q&A matching, Explore world channels for connections

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCity Pro · 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| iCity Pro · 年度会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 邮箱卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 转生卡 · iCity Pro 专享 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 转生卡 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimalist and clean design
- 🙌 Supportive community
- 📝 Convenient for personal journaling
- 💻 Accessible web version
- 🔒 Sense of privacy and anonymity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional upload issues
- 📹 Lack of video upload functionality
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing user profiles
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 💻 Suboptimal tablet/desktop experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send messages to friends
- Diary entries disappearing after posting
- Registration/login issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add video upload capability
- Implement user profile customization
- Improve tablet/desktop optimization
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Add sharing/reposting functionality


### 阳光自律

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483883638)

This tool helps users develop good habits and overcome procrastination. It enables focused work or study by temporarily blocking access to other apps, allowing users to disconnect from their phones and enjoy life.

**Highlights:** Habit formation tool, Procrastination overcoming, Focused work/study mode, Temporary app blocking, Digital detox support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包季VIP会员 | $6.49 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年VIP会员 | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCity · 我的日记 free?

iCity · 我的日记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 阳光自律 free?

阳光自律 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCity · 我的日记 or 阳光自律?

iCity · 我的日记 is rated higher. iCity · 我的日记 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 阳光自律 averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do iCity · 我的日记 or 阳光自律 have ads?

Neither iCity · 我的日记 nor 阳光自律 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCity · 我的日记 or 阳光自律?

iCity · 我的日记 ships an update monthly, and 阳光自律 monthly. Most recently, iCity · 我的日记 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 阳光自律 on October 19, 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.*