Comparison

Secret Diary with Lock vs BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

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

Head to head
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

About

BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

Features
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Your mind doesn’t think in folders. Brainful+ gives every thought a place you can see. Write quick ideas or longer reflections, organize them into visual clusters, and watch your memories form around your brain. Add photos, videos, or private voice notes, then find everything again through search and Calendar. JOURNAL WITHOUT THE CLUTTER • Capture a thought whenever it appears • Organize related thoughts into visual clusters • Search across your journal • Browse previous entries by date • Keep newly created clusters within easy reach CAPTURE MORE THAN WORDS Some memories need more than text. Add photos, videos, and voice notes directly to your thoughts, then open your media in a focused full-screen view. REMEMBER IN CHAPTERS Memory Capsules let you seal an entire chapter of thoughts and clusters. Start again with a clear mind, knowing you can return to that chapter whenever you want. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Brainful+ is local-first. Your journal stays on your device unless you choose optional iCloud sync. Lock sensitive clusters with a passcode and export your journal whenever you want. YOUR JOURNAL, YOUR WAY • Customize your brain, colors, typography, and app icon • Create JSON backups with your media • Export readable Markdown or printable PDF journals • Import and restore previous backups • Keep your journal synchronized across supported Apple devices with iCloud FREE TO START Write unlimited text thoughts and organize them across up to three clusters for free. Brainful++ unlocks unlimited clusters, optional iCloud sync, themes, recovery tools, alternate app icons, and the complete Brainful+ experience. Selected media features can also be unlocked permanently through individual lobe purchases. Brainful+ is made for daily journaling, private reflection, ideas, memories, and the chapters you aren’t ready to forget. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secret Diary with Lock4 screens
BrainFul+ Diary, Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainFul+ Diary, Journal at none against Secret Diary with Lock's shown. Secret Diary with Lock's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 and BrainFul+ Diary, Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Diary with Lock ships an update weekly, BrainFul+ Diary, Journal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secret Diary with Lock versus BrainFul+ Diary, Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Diary with LockBrainFul+ Diary, Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (734 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings734 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan FilippovSKRANEIX DEVELOPMENT STUDIOS

Bugs and 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

BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
6 purchases

BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Brainry Pro$1.991 Month
  • Brainry Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Media Extention$1.99
  • Audio Extention$1.99
  • All Extensions$2.99

Questions

Is Secret Diary with Lock free?
Secret Diary with Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFul+ Diary, Journal free?
BrainFul+ Diary, Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secret Diary with Lock or BrainFul+ Diary, Journal have ads?
Secret Diary with Lock shows ads; BrainFul+ Diary, Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret Diary with Lock or BrainFul+ Diary, Journal?
Secret Diary with Lock ships an update weekly, and BrainFul+ Diary, Journal fortnightly. Most recently, Secret Diary with Lock was updated on November 2, 2026 and BrainFul+ Diary, Journal on October 25, 2026.

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