# Secret Diary with Lock vs Private diary

The clearest difference is ads: Private diary at none against Secret Diary with Lock's shown. Private diary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Secret Diary with Lock's advantage is ratings volume (734 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Diary with Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Private diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary with Lock has 734 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Secret Diary with Lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Private diary's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary with Lock | Private diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (734 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock-muse/id1151869610/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **734** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Filippov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108017036) | [MAKSIM VOLOSHINSKII](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492639578) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock-muse/id1151869610)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muse Plus: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Muse Plus: Annual Individual | $24.99 | per year |
| Muse Plus: Family Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Muse Plus: Family Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint lock
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 📸 Ability to add photos to entries
- 🩷 Customizable appearance (colors, icons)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with text editing and cursor jumping
- 💤 Occasional app freezes and crashes
- 📢 Intrusive ads and paywalls
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing older entries

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 Lock free?

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

### Is Private diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secret Diary with Lock or Private diary?

Private diary is rated higher. Secret Diary with Lock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while Private diary averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Secret Diary with Lock or Private diary have ads?

Secret Diary with Lock shows ads; Private diary does not.

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