Comparison

MyToday vs Goodiary

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

Head to head
About

MyToday

This app allows users to create daily journal entries, attach photos, and add location information. It offers features for editing, searching, and organizing entries by date. Data is stored locally on the device and can be backed up to cloud services.

Highlights
  • Create daily journal entries
  • Attach photos (up to 10)
  • Add current or specific location
  • Edit and delete entries
  • Organize by date with calendar view
  • Search diary entries
  • Password protection for privacy
Features
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MyToday is a diary you can easily write everything on. The app is for those who love writing diaries. Start with MyToday. — [Please read] My Today does not store user data on the server. The data is saved on the user's mobile phone. If My Today data is accidentally deleted for getting device capacity, the text will not be visible and cannot be recovered. In order to keep your valuable articles safely, it is recommended to periodically backup to 'Dropbox' or 'Google Drive'. (Required before device change / reset) You can Backup from the setting of the My Today App. — [How to use MYTODAY] • You can create today's diary by selecting the top area of ​​the main screen. • Select the camera icon to take a picture and attach it immediately. • When you select the picture icon, you can attach up to 10 pictures from the camera roll. • The location icon can add your current location or specific location information. • If you touch the expansion icon, you can write and edit pictures on a wide screen. • You can edit or delete the created list in the main screen by swiping left. • You can use the full editing function by swiping the created list on the main screen to the right. • On a 3D Touch-enabled device, you can edit or delete the list directly by tapping the list. • You can check the diary by date by selecting the calendar icon in the upper right corner. • You can find the diary by using the search icon in the upper left corner. • Swipe up the calendar on the calendar screen to view the list on a wider screen. • You can move the month with the left and right swipe gestures on the calendar screen, and you can see the previous year or the following year through the year view icon at the top. • Dropbox backup and recovery is possible in the settings. • You can back up data by e-mail in Settings. • Notifications are available daily in Settings. • You can check the written text only by yourself. You can make your passwords safer by setting passwords. • For more information on backing up and restoring your data, please check the developer website. Thank you for using My Today. :)

About

Goodiary

Easily record your daily life and cherish memories with this intuitive journal app. It offers powerful features like photo attachments and schedule management, all within a secure, private space. Enjoy all functionalities without any in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Easy memo writing
  • Photo attachments
  • Schedule management
  • Calendar and gallery
  • Strong security
  • Dark mode support
  • PDF download
Features
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"A Simple yet Powerful Daily Journal App" An app that allows you to easily record your daily life and cherish your memories. Designed with an intuitive interface and no complicated procedures, anyone can start using it quickly. Enjoy all features freely without any in-app purchases. Record your everyday moments and watch as your memories build up over time. • Powerful Features: Offers a variety of features such as easy memo writing, photo attachments, and schedule management, all organized neatly without unnecessary complexity. • Privacy Protection: Your records are stored securely in your private space. • No In-App Purchases: Use all features without any additional costs or limitations. Download now and turn your daily life into special memories. [Key Features] 1. Supports easy writing 2. Provides a comfortable reading experience 3. Calendar and gallery features included 4. Strong security features (authentication, data storage) 5. Multi-platform support (tablet, iPad) 6. Dark mode support 7. Time capsule feature 8. Customization with emojis and theme colors 9. Convenient search functionality 10. PDF download feature All these features are available without any in-app purchases. Contact: ibs.appdev@gmail.com

Screenshots

MyToday4 screens
Goodiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Goodiary at Free against MyToday's $1.99. Goodiary also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). MyToday's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Goodiary is free to download; MyToday costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyToday ships an update every 2 days, Goodiary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyToday versus Goodiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTodayGoodiary
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMYSLAB Corp.juho yi

Customer experience

MyToday

All ratings28 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.5%

Goodiary

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyToday

No in-app purchases

None

Goodiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyToday free?
MyToday costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Goodiary free?
Goodiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyToday or Goodiary have ads?
Goodiary shows ads; MyToday does not.
Which is updated more often, MyToday or Goodiary?
MyToday ships an update every 2 days, and Goodiary every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyToday was updated on October 26, 2026 and Goodiary on October 16, 2026.

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