# Secret Diary with Lock vs Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget at none against Secret Diary with Lock's shown. Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Secret Diary with Lock's advantage is ratings volume (692 vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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 Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary with Lock has 692 ratings behind it against 7, 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 Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget's.

Secret Diary with Lock ships an update weekly, Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Diary with Lock | Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (692 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock-muse/id1151869610/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-voice-notes-todo-widget/id1665592021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **692** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Filippov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108017036) | [AmazinPro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590561127) |

## 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


### Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-voice-notes-todo-widget/id1665592021)

This app helps you quickly capture thoughts, to-do lists, and shopping lists with text, voice, photos, or videos. It offers features like color-coded notes, reminders, and password protection for privacy. Sync your notes across devices with cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text note creation, Checklist and to-do list maker, Attach photos, videos, and audio, Password-protected notes, Cloud backup and sync, Color-coded notes, Reminder notifications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| One Month Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Two Months Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Diary with Lock free?

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

### Is Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget free?

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Diary with Lock or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget?

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget is rated higher. Secret Diary with Lock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 692 ratings, while Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Secret Diary with Lock or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget have ads?

Secret Diary with Lock shows ads; Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Diary with Lock or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget?

Secret Diary with Lock ships an update weekly, and Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Secret Diary with Lock was updated on September 29, 2026 and Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*