# Secret Diary With Passcode vs My Diary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Diary With Passcode at none against My Diary's 9. Secret Diary With Passcode also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%). My Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (28K vs 8.1K). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Diary sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 My Diary. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 28K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Secret Diary With Passcode's written reviews are positive against 71% of My Diary's.

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, My Diary every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary With Passcode | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berce Alin](https://appshunter.io/developer/590358309) | [BetterApp Tech Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579321591) |

## 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


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589)

This app offers a secure and personalized digital journal for recording daily thoughts, memories, and emotions. Enhance entries with photos, themes, and mood tracking. It's designed to support mental well-being by providing a private space for self-reflection and emotional processing.

**Highlights:** Password-protected diary, Add photos and drawings, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Mood tracking and analysis, Rich text editing, Journaling guides

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary Subscription Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Yearly VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Diary Permanent VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| My Diary Permanent VIP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password, fingerprint, and security question options
- 📝 Easy to write and express thoughts
- 🎨 Customizable with themes, stickers, and photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking moods and daily activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind premium paywall
- 🔍 Limited free theme and sticker options
- 🐛 Issues with formatting, text editing, and photo placement
- 🔄 Requires restoring purchases frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Entries not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior with password/lock features

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync across devices
- More free customization options
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Better organization tools like folders or tags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Diary With Passcode free?

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

### Is My Diary free?

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

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

My Diary is rated higher. Secret Diary With Passcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while My Diary averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do Secret Diary With Passcode or My Diary have ads?

Both Secret Diary With Passcode and My Diary show ads.

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

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Secret Diary With Passcode was updated on October 18, 2026 and My Diary on October 18, 2026.

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