# Secret Diary With Passcode vs Diary with lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Diary With Passcode at none against Diary with lock's 3. Secret Diary With Passcode also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). Diary with lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary with lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Secret Diary With Passcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secret Diary With Passcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary With Passcode has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Secret Diary With Passcode's written reviews are positive against 66% of Diary with lock's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary With Passcode | Diary with lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 39 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) | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) |

## 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


### Diary with lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716)

Create a secure personal journal to record daily events, thoughts, and secrets. Protect your entries with a password or PIN code and customize the look with different colors and fonts. This app offers a simple, fast, and user-friendly way to document your life.

**Highlights:** Password & PIN code protection, Customizable background colors, Changeable font styles, Easy-to-use interface, Searchable entries, Unlimited entries, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Sync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Donate to Developer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diary with lock-No Advertising | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- ✨ Customizable fonts and colors
- 📝 Easy to write entries
- 💻 Convenient digital diary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting writing
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches when trying to write
- 💾 No backup or data recovery options
- 🔍 Partial visibility of entries even when locked

**Reported bugs**

- Entries randomly disappearing
- Constant redirects to ads when trying to write
- Login/password reset not working properly

**Requested features**

- Backup and sync entries across devices
- Fingerprint/Face ID support for locking
- Ability to change font size and color
- Option to disable ads for paid users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Diary With Passcode free?

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

### Is Diary with lock free?

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

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

Secret Diary With Passcode is rated higher. Secret Diary With Passcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Diary with lock averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

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

Secret Diary With Passcode shows ads; Diary with lock does not.

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

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Diary with lock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Secret Diary With Passcode was updated on October 2, 2026 and Diary with lock on October 2, 2026.

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