Comparison

Alvoni vs Secret Diary with Lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alvoni

Features
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Marianne Alvoni (born 15 April 1964 in Berne) is a Swiss fashion designer. In 2011, Marianne Alvoni was invited to present her fashion in Singapore through V-Zug (http://www.vzug.com), the Swiss market leader for household appliances. In 1985, she opened her own atelier in Berne (Switzerland). Alvoni bought her first sewing machine with installment payments of 20 Swiss francs per month. In 1989 she moved to larger premises with a shopfront in the old town of Berne. In 2011 Marianne opened her atelier in Worb, where she also lives with her family, near Berne. Further proof of her nationwide recognition is in the cultural field. Three models from her collection to mark the 700-year celebration of the Swiss Confederation were chosen as permanent exhibits for the Swiss National Museum (Schweizerisches Landesmuseum) in Zurich. At the centre of her creation, elaborately produced in her atelier, there are, alongside her Alvoni Weekdays daywear collection, above all, Alvoni Haute Couture, evening-wear and wedding dresses. Today Alvoni lives in Worb, Switzerland and Verona, Italy.

About

Secret Diary with Lock

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
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Muse Journal — it's not just a diary. It's a tool that allows anyone to recreate and capture life's moments with unparalleled clarity and style. With Muse Journal, every entry becomes more than just words on a screen; it's a story told in the most vivid details. Privacy First: Your space. Your thoughts. Your experience. Protect them with a password, or let your face or fingerprint be your unique key. With Muse Journal, your privacy is 100% guaranteed. Not a single entry leaves your devices unless you decide otherwise. Your Journals, Your World: Create multiple journals, each reflecting your mood, dreams, or memories. Personalize every page — choose icons, design styles, and fonts that perfectly match your vibe. Living Entries: Capture moments not only in words. Add photos, audio recordings, geolocation, mood, emotions, and even the weather. Your entries will be alive like never before. Sync with iCloud: No matter which device you're on, your memories are always with you. Thanks to iCloud, all your entries are flawlessly synchronized. Never Miss a Moment: Set up notifications, and Muse Journal will remind you to jot down something important that you might've forgotten. Aesthetics and Functionality: Every element, every pixel of the app is designed for you to experience joy while using it. Elegant, beautiful, and intuitive — that's what makes Muse Journal stand out. We believe in the magic of memories and the power of penned words. We've created Muse Journal for you to feel this magic every day. Welcome to your new world of memories. Welcome to Muse Journal. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Email: info@meenin.com

Screenshots

Alvoni4 screens
Secret Diary with Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alvoni at none against Secret Diary with Lock's 4. Alvoni also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Secret Diary with Lock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alvoni ships an update every 6 months, Secret Diary with Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alvoni versus Secret Diary with Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlvoniSecret Diary with Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (739 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlo AlvoniBogdan Filippov

Bugs and requests

Alvoni

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Secret Diary with Lock

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Alvoni

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Secret Diary with Lock

Subscriptions3
  • Muse Plus: Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Muse Plus: Annual Individual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Muse Plus: Family Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Muse Plus: Family Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Alvoni free?
Alvoni 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.
Do Alvoni or Secret Diary with Lock have ads?
Secret Diary with Lock shows ads; Alvoni does not.
Which is updated more often, Alvoni or Secret Diary with Lock?
Alvoni ships an update every 6 months, and Secret Diary with Lock weekly. Most recently, Alvoni was updated on October 26, 2026 and Secret Diary with Lock on November 6, 2026.

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