# Secret Diary With Passcode vs Secret Diary with Lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Diary With Passcode at none against Secret Diary with Lock's 4. Secret Diary With Passcode also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 692) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Secret Diary with Lock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Diary with Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Secret Diary With Passcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Secret Diary With Passcode against 4.7 for Secret Diary with Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary With Passcode has 8.1K ratings behind it against 692, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Secret Diary With Passcode's written reviews are positive against 78% of Secret Diary with Lock's.

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, Secret Diary with Lock weekly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary With Passcode | Secret Diary with Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200/reviews) | **[4.7 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock-muse/id1151869610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 692 |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 78.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berce Alin](https://appshunter.io/developer/590358309) | [Bogdan Filippov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108017036) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Diary With Passcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200)

This app provides a secure and user-friendly platform to record your daily life, emotions, and secrets. It offers features like password protection, mood selection, and photo attachments to help you preserve your memories privately.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Add photos to entries, Select moods for entries, Calendar overview, Search entries by text or mood, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Customizable themes and fonts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Unlimited entries
- 🖼️ Ability to add photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Entries disappearing or not saving properly
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Password issues (unable to reset, incorrect password not working)
- 🔍 Lack of search/filter options
- 📱 Crashes or freezes when using the app

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display on calendar
- Entries disappearing after app updates
- Password reset not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete entries
- Backup/sync options across devices
- More customization options (colors, backgrounds, emojis)
- Voice recording or video integration
- Reminders and notification options


### Secret Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock-muse/id1151869610)

This app allows you to capture and preserve life's moments with rich detail. Protect your thoughts with biometric or passcode locks, personalize your entries with various media, and sync across devices. It's designed to make journaling an enjoyable and secure experience.

**Highlights:** Password, Face, and Fingerprint Lock, Multiple Customizable Journals, Add Photos, Audio, Geolocation, Mood, Weather, iCloud Synchronization, Journaling Reminders, Elegant and Intuitive Design

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muse Plus: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Muse Plus: Annual Individual | $24.99 | per year |
| Muse Plus: Family Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Muse Plus: Family Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint lock
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 📸 Ability to add photos to entries
- 🩷 Customizable appearance (colors, icons)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with text editing and cursor jumping
- 💤 Occasional app freezes and crashes
- 📢 Intrusive ads and paywalls
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing older entries

**Reported bugs**

- Entries sometimes disappear or get deleted
- Syncing issues with iCloud
- App getting stuck during setup

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for entries
- Multiple photo support per entry
- Formatting options (bold, italic, etc.)
- Ability to change password


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Diary With Passcode free?

Secret Diary With Passcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secret Diary with Lock free?

Secret Diary with Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Diary With Passcode or Secret Diary with Lock?

Secret Diary with Lock is rated higher. Secret Diary With Passcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Secret Diary with Lock averages 4.7 from 692 ratings.

### Do Secret Diary With Passcode or Secret Diary with Lock have ads?

Both Secret Diary With Passcode and Secret Diary with Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Diary With Passcode or Secret Diary with Lock?

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Secret Diary with Lock weekly. Most recently, Secret Diary With Passcode was updated on September 23, 2026 and Secret Diary with Lock on September 23, 2026.

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