# Secret Diary With Passcode vs My Diary with password & lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secret Diary With Passcode at none against My Diary with password & lock's 5. Secret Diary With Passcode also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 620) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). My Diary with password & lock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Diary with password & lock sells 5 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 4.6 for My Diary with password & lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary With Passcode has 8.2K ratings behind it against 620, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 84% positive.

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, My Diary with password & lock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary With Passcode | My Diary with password & lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-passcode/id1122964200/reviews) | **[4.6 (620 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-with-password-and-lock/id6467194692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 620 |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews | **83.9% 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 | 79 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) | [4TH FLOOR APPS SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582981511) |

## 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 with password & lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-with-password-and-lock/id6467194692)

This app provides a private space to record thoughts, emotions, and activities. It features mood tracking, photo attachments, and customizable reminders to encourage self-reflection. Secure your entries with password or biometric protection and gain insights into your life patterns.

**Highlights:** Write and organize diary entries, Visual mood tracker, Add photos and attachments, Personalized reminders and prompts, Password and biometric security, Customizable themes and fonts, Search and insights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary Premium Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| My Diary Premium Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Diary Premium Plan | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Secure with password
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Helps express feelings
- 👍 Organized and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or loading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login/password issues
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Add audio recording
- Sync across devices
- More free customization options


## 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 with password & lock free?

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

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

My Diary with password & lock is rated higher. Secret Diary With Passcode averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while My Diary with password & lock averages 4.6 from 620 ratings.

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

Both Secret Diary With Passcode and My Diary with password & lock show ads.

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

Secret Diary With Passcode ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Diary with password & lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Secret Diary With Passcode was updated on October 27, 2026 and My Diary with password & lock on October 27, 2026.

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