# Write notes on the screen vs Unicorn Diary (with password)

Write notes on the screen and Unicorn Diary (with password) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Unicorn Diary (with password)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Write notes on the screen's. Unicorn Diary (with password) also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (149 vs 29). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write notes on the screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Unicorn Diary (with password) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write notes on the screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicorn Diary (with password) has 149 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Write notes on the screen's written reviews are positive against 76% of Unicorn Diary (with password)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, Unicorn Diary (with password) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write notes on the screen | Unicorn Diary (with password) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650/reviews)** | [4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-diary-with-password/id1528138768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Write notes on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Choose color and typography, Various background options, Clear, undo, and save notes, Insert images or take photos, Share notes instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full forever purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


### Unicorn Diary (with password)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-diary-with-password/id1528138768)

This app provides a secure and private space to record your thoughts, memories, and daily events. Protect your entries with a password or biometrics, and enhance your notes with pictures, drawings, stickers, and custom wallpapers. It's designed to be a trustworthy companion for personal reflection and organization.

**Highlights:** Password/biometric lock, Add pictures and drawings, Stickers and emoticons, Customizable wallpapers, Daily reminders, Import/export notes, Share memories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong password and passcode protection
- 🔐 Fingerprint lock security feature
- 🎨 Cute unicorn-themed design and aesthetics
- 📝 Easy-to-use diary/journal interface
- 🆓 Free core functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive ads throughout the app
- 💰 Ads persist even with paid premium subscription
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🚫 Limited free stickers and emoticons
- 💸 Many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or navigating between sections
- Password/lock resets or fails to persist after reopening app
- Data entries deleted after accidental ad clicks or app reinstall
- Wallpaper download functionality broken
- Premium subscription payment stuck in 'in process' state

**Requested features**

- Remove or significantly reduce ads
- Make more comic pages free
- Add ability to change diary color
- Improve drawing/annotation tools
- Add note-taking or ideas section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write notes on the screen free?

Write notes on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unicorn Diary (with password) free?

Unicorn Diary (with password) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write notes on the screen or Unicorn Diary (with password)?

Write notes on the screen is rated higher. Write notes on the screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Unicorn Diary (with password) averages 4.4 from 149 ratings.

### Do Write notes on the screen or Unicorn Diary (with password) have ads?

Both Write notes on the screen and Unicorn Diary (with password) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write notes on the screen or Unicorn Diary (with password)?

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, and Unicorn Diary (with password) every 4 months. Most recently, Write notes on the screen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unicorn Diary (with password) on October 25, 2026.

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