# Secret Diary With Passcode vs Private diary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Diary With Passcode at none against Private diary's 3. Secret Diary With Passcode also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 3). Private diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Secret Diary With Passcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary With Passcode has 8.1K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Private diary's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary With Passcode | Private diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 30 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berce Alin](https://appshunter.io/developer/590358309) | [MAKSIM VOLOSHINSKII](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492639578) |

## 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


### Private diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029)

A private digital journal to securely record your thoughts and memories. Track your daily mood with a variety of emojis and access your entries offline. Protect your personal reflections with a password.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Mood tracking with emojis, Offline note editing, Secure memory keeping

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary premium — 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Diary premium — 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Diary premium — 1 year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Diary With Passcode free?

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

### Is Private diary free?

Private diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Diary With Passcode or Private diary?

Private diary is rated higher. Secret Diary With Passcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Private diary averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Secret Diary With Passcode or Private diary have ads?

Secret Diary With Passcode shows ads; Private diary does not.

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