Comparison

My Diary vs Spark

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

Head to head
About

My Diary

An elegant digital journal that automatically enriches entries with local weather, location, and images. Secure your memories with TouchID/Passcode and sync them across devices via iCloud. Customize your experience with themes and background images.

Highlights
  • Automatic local weather and icon
  • Automatic location tagging
  • Add pictures to entries
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • TouchID/Passcode protection
  • Calendar browsing view
Features
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My Diary is a quiet, personal diary app inspired by the diary seen in the animated film Your Name. It is made for keeping the moments you do not want to lose: what happened today, where you were, what the weather felt like, and the small feelings that may otherwise fade with time. Features: - Write diary entries with photos - Save date, time, weather, and location - Browse memories by list or calendar - Search diary content when a memory comes back - Choose blue or pink themes - Change your diary background - Set your profile photo and name - Add emergency contacts - Keep personal attention notes and todo lists - Protect your diary with Face ID or device passcode - Back up and sync diary data with iCloud - Manually back up to iCloud or sync down from iCloud - Switch between English, Chinese, and Japanese Some memories fade only because we stop looking for them. My Diary keeps a place for them.

About

Spark

This app provides a variety of conversation starters and icebreakers to help users initiate meaningful discussions. It's designed to foster authentic interactions, whether you're meeting new people, sharing on social media, or strengthening existing relationships.

Highlights
  • Conversation starters
  • Icebreakers for various situations
  • Build meaningful connections
  • Foster authentic interactions
  • Strengthen relationships
Features
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Spark - Build Connection is the ultimate icebreaker app that helps you start meaningful conversations. With a wide range of conversation starters and icebreakers, Spark is designed to help you build connections and create meaningful, authentic interactions. Whether you're meeting new people, sharing to your socials, or deepen your existing relationships, Spark provides the perfect starting point for authentic conversations. Download Spark now and let the conversations flow! Be the hero of conversations and slayer of awkward silences by downloading Spark now!

Screenshots

My Diary4 screens
Spark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spark at 5.0 against My Diary's 4.5. Spark also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). My Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On 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

My Diary costs $2.99 and Spark $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Diary has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Diary ships an update fortnightly, Spark every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
My Diary versus Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy DiarySpark
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng WangNicole Greene

Customer experience

My Diary

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.1%

Spark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Diary

No in-app purchases

None

Spark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Diary free?
My Diary costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark free?
Spark costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Diary or Spark?
Spark is rated higher. My Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Spark averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My Diary or Spark have ads?
Spark shows ads; My Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, My Diary or Spark?
My Diary ships an update fortnightly, and Spark every 2 months. Most recently, My Diary was updated on November 2, 2026 and Spark on November 4, 2026.

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