Comparison

MyToday Lite vs Simpler

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

Head to head
About

MyToday Lite

This app allows users to easily write daily journal entries. It supports adding photos, locations, and offers editing and search functionalities. The Lite version has a post limit, encouraging users to upgrade for unlimited entries.

Highlights
  • Write daily journal entries
  • Attach photos and location data
  • Edit and delete entries
  • Search past entries
  • Calendar view of entries
  • Password protection
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. (Lite version can only write 20 posts. Please use the full version to write more.) — [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] • Lite version can only write 20 posts. Please use the full version to write more. • 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

Simpler

This prompt-based journal app makes reflection easy and fun. Capture moods, thoughts, and interests with guided questions, photos, videos, and voice-to-text entries. Personalize your diary and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Prompt-based journaling
  • Add photos and videos
  • Voice-to-text entry
  • Customizable diary cover
  • Daily reminders
  • Touch/Face ID lock
  • Calendar view
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Write, Reflect, Grow! Simpler Diary is a prompt-based diary with a unique and intuitive way to capture and collect your moods, thoughts, and interests. Start Writing with a Prompt --------------------------- Instead of a daunting blank page, Simpler Diary is designed to make journaling fun and easy. Not sure what to write? Simpler Diary will greet you with daily questions such as; “What did you do to achieve your goal(s) today?” or “What made you smile today?” All you have to do is answer with a simple word or a few sentences. You can also add photos, videos and emoticon (mood) to support your thoughts. Universal App -------------- Supports both iPhones and iPads. Automatically syncs data through iCloud. Your data will be available on all your Apple devices such as your iPhone and iPads. Use our Prompts or Create Your Own. ------------------------------------- Simpler Diary gives you the flexibility to make this diary yours. With each new entry, you’ll be greeted with a prompt and an emoticon to add how you’re feeling. You have the option to: 1. Answer the prompt. 2. Choose a different prompt. 3. Create your own prompt. 4. Choose a mood to describe your feeling. The concept behind Simpler Diary is to use different cards to capture your memories, moods, habits, and interests. Additional Features: -------------------- • Search diary entries. • Personalize your diary cover, by using a picture or different colors for each cover. • Add entries with your voice, speak into your diary and it'll convert your voice to text • Set daily reminders. • Add videos to your Dairy • Lock your diary with Touch/Face ID. • Add emoticon to your diary. • Customize your cards with a different color. • Ability to edit past entries. • No login of any kind is required. • Unlimited storage on all your iPhone/iPads. • Calendar view to track your history. • Add reminders to your diary entries. Free App ---------- Are you ready to share your experiences with your future self in the most delightful and personal manner? Our new prompt-based journal recorder app is all you need to keep a track of your life and keep on improving throughout all the years. Try the new Simpler - Media Diary, Journal today! Simpler Diary is a free app that, don't use Ads. Loving Simpler Diary? Please share the app and leave us a review.

Screenshots

MyToday Lite4 screens
Simpler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyToday Lite at none against Simpler's 1. MyToday Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Simpler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume 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. Simpler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyToday Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simpler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of MyToday Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simpler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyToday Lite ships an update every 3 days, Simpler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MyToday Lite versus Simpler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyToday LiteSimpler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMYSLAB Corp.Wayne Williams

Customer experience

MyToday Lite

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative5.6%

Simpler

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyToday Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Simpler

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$3.99

Questions

Is MyToday Lite free?
MyToday Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simpler free?
Simpler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyToday Lite or Simpler?
Simpler is rated higher. MyToday Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Simpler averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do MyToday Lite or Simpler have ads?
MyToday Lite shows ads; Simpler does not.
Which is updated more often, MyToday Lite or Simpler?
MyToday Lite ships an update every 3 days, and Simpler every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyToday Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and Simpler on October 24, 2026.

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