Comparison

MyToday Lite vs notesDiary

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

notesDiary

A private digital diary app that functions like a Twitter feed for your thoughts. It features an AI writing assistant for polished entries and offers customization options. Track personal growth with smart analytics and access your entries securely anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Twitter-style private diary entries
  • AI writing assistant for revisions
  • Lock and encryption for security
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and colors
  • Intuitive timeline and search
  • Smart analytics for personal growth
  • Cross-device access
Features
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Introducing Your Personal Twitter-Style Diary App with GPT4! Capture your life's moments effortlessly, just like tweeting your thoughts, but in a private and secure digital diary. Rest assured that your precious memories are safe with our state-of-the-art lock and encryption technology. Your privacy is our top priority. Say goodbye to writer's block! Our advanced AI writing assistant is here to guide you through your writing journey, helping you express yourself eloquently and offering smart revisions to polish your entries to perfection. Customize your diary with themes, fonts, and colors that reflect your unique personality. Make it truly yours! Effortlessly navigate through your past entries with our intuitive timeline and powerful search function. Relive your favorite moments with just a tap. Gain insights into your personal growth and emotional well-being with our smart analytics. Understand yourself better and make positive changes in your life. Access your diary anytime, anywhere. Never miss a chance to record a fleeting thought or a special moment. It's time to prioritize self-care and self-discovery. Download our Twitter-style diary app now and embark on a journey of personal growth and reflection. Your future self will thank you!

Screenshots

MyToday Lite4 screens
notesDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyToday Lite at none against notesDiary's 2. MyToday Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). notesDiary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price 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. notesDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MyToday Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

notesDiary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyToday Lite has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of MyToday Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of notesDiary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyToday Lite ships an update every 3 days, notesDiary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MyToday Lite versus notesDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyToday LitenotesDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMYSLAB Corp.Fox.ai Limited

Customer experience

MyToday Lite

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

notesDiary

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyToday Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

notesDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
  • 6-Month Subscription$24.996 Months

Questions

Is MyToday Lite free?
MyToday Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is notesDiary free?
notesDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyToday Lite or notesDiary?
notesDiary is rated higher. MyToday Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while notesDiary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MyToday Lite or notesDiary have ads?
MyToday Lite shows ads; notesDiary does not.
Which is updated more often, MyToday Lite or notesDiary?
MyToday Lite ships an update every 3 days, and notesDiary fortnightly. Most recently, MyToday Lite was updated on October 12, 2026 and notesDiary on October 1, 2026.

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