Comparison

The Diary by YYM vs Rogue Minerr

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

Head to head
About

The Diary by YYM

Embark on a narrative adventure exploring childhood memories through interactive diary entries. Make choices that shape the unfolding stories, accompanied by charming artwork. Unlock new entries daily with free keys.

Highlights
  • 16 interactive diary entries
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Cute art style
  • Over 100 colorful drawings
  • Daily free keys for entry access
Features
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The Diary is a spin-off of The Letter - a horror visual novel. Join Rebecca Gales and Ashton Frey in their childhood adventures! -------- How to play: - The Diary has a total of 16 diary entries. You need a key to access each entry. - Each day, a key will be given for free, so don't forget to play to claim your key! - Currently, you can't change the choices you've already made so choose wisely! In the future, we will add a patch that'll let you re-select the choices. Features: - Sixteen diary entries/stories - Power to change how each story will play out - Cute art-style and over 100 colorful drawings Others: - Please support The Letter! You can download the game for free here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-letter-horror-visual-novel/id1251251637?mt=8 -------- "Two years ago, we released The Diary for the first time as a Valentine’s gift to our backers. This was, originally, just a small project to help promote our main game, The Letter, while it was still in development. We never really expected anything to come out of The Diary, so no words can express how thankful (and shocked) we are that after two years, it has garnered more than 100,000 installs and now has its own little fanbase. We owe this to you." - The Diary Epilogue, Developer's Notes -------- IMPORTANT NOTICE: This game contains ads and in-app purchases. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER: We're Yangyang Mobile, a small indie team from the Philippines! We make beautiful, story-driven games. :) Please consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/yangyangmobile CONTACT US: For any concerns, feedbacks and suggestions, please email danni@yangyangmobile.com

About

Rogue Minerr

Features
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Rogue Miner – Dive. Mine. Survive! Welcome to Rogue Miner – a thrilling 2D platformer where you're not just digging for treasure… You're fighting for your life! Feeling adventurous? Grab your pickaxe and descend into a vibrant, pixelated underground world. Use your trusty rope to swing, climb, and bounce your way through deadly traps and fierce monsters. The deeper you go, the richer the treasure... and the greater the danger! Let the adrenaline flow—one heart-pounding descent at a time. Key Features of Rogue Miner Endless Worlds – Every single run is a unique adventure! The cave is randomly generated, offering infinite replayability and new challenges. Unique Movement – Master the art of the rope! Swing, climb, and bounce with precision to navigate treacherous gaps and avoid hazards. Smash & Grab – Hit gold veins to automatically smash them and collect precious loot. Watch out, though—the bounce back is unpredictable! Level Up & Get Stronger – Use the gems you collect to buy powerful upgrades. Boost your health, increase your rope length, or unlock special abilities to survive longer. Watch Out for Traps – Not everything in the dark is friendly! Dodge spikes and fend off dangerous creatures to stay alive. Simple, Addictive Controls – Just tap and hold left or right to control your descent. Perfect for quick breaks or long sessions of intense mining. Return to the Surface – At the end of each run, you'll be automatically pulled back up. You can collect any gems you missed on the way, but watch out for new obstacles! Retro Pixel Art – Explore a beautifully crafted pixel world filled with colorful gems, creepy monsters, and vibrant cave systems. Ready to dig your way to glory? Download Rogue Miner now and unleash your inner treasure hunter. One rope. One swing. Endless adventure.

Screenshots

The Diary by YYM4 screens
Rogue Minerr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rogue Minerr at none against The Diary by YYM's 1. Rogue Minerr also leads on update cadence (every 11 months vs every 23 months). The Diary by YYM's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. The Diary by YYM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rogue Minerr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Diary by YYM ships an update every 23 months, Rogue Minerr every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Diary by YYM versus Rogue Minerr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Diary by YYMRogue Minerr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAMA MORIN LLC.Dau Dinh Huu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Diary by YYM

One-time1
  • Unlimited Keys & Remove Ads$0.99
None

Rogue Minerr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Diary by YYM free?
The Diary by YYM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rogue Minerr free?
Rogue Minerr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Diary by YYM or Rogue Minerr have ads?
Neither The Diary by YYM nor Rogue Minerr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Diary by YYM or Rogue Minerr?
The Diary by YYM ships an update every 23 months, and Rogue Minerr every 11 months. Most recently, The Diary by YYM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rogue Minerr on October 30, 2026.

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