Comparison

Simple Daily Diary vs Diary(Nestelle)

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

Head to head
About

Simple Daily Diary

Capture your everyday moments with a fast, easy, and beautifully designed journaling app. Add custom titles, personalize with themes, and easily find past entries with smart search. Sync across devices and enjoy local backups for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Add custom titles to entries
  • 20+ handpicked color themes
  • Smart search by date or keywords
  • Share thoughts and memories
  • iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad
  • Local device backup
Features
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Looking for a simple and delightful way to keep a daily journal? Simple Daily Diary is exactly what you need — fast, easy to use, and thoughtfully designed to capture your everyday moments. Just download and see for yourself. With Simple Daily Diary, you’ll never forget the moments that matter most. Revisit your memories anytime in a space that feels truly yours. Key features: • Add custom titles to highlight your most meaningful entries. • Make it your own with 20+ handpicked color themes. • Find what you wrote in seconds using smart search by date or keywords. • Share your thoughts and memories without leaving the app. • Sync seamlessly between iPhone and iPad using iCloud. • And for extra peace of mind, your diary is also backed up locally on your device. No subscriptions, no clutter. Just a beautifully simple diary that fits right into your everyday life.

About

Diary(Nestelle)

Features
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Nestelle is a minimalist diary app dedicated to "authentic recording" and "absolute privacy." The fragments of time you collect here are the story of your life. Privacy First, Data Under Your Control All entries are stored solely on your device and your personal iCloud account. We collect absolutely no personal information. No account sign-up required — open and write. Your stories stay in your world. iCloud Secure Sync Enable iCloud backup, and your precious memories will never be lost, even if you switch devices. All data is accessible only by you. Immutable Truths Unlike ordinary notepads, once a moment is captured and published here, it is frozen in time and cannot be altered. We believe that imperfect authenticity is far better than polished falseness. Let journaling be journaling again — record every feeling without burden. Whether it's daily musings, travel insights, or inner monologues, Nestelle is your most secure emotional sanctuary. Start now - capture your life.

Screenshots

Simple Daily Diary3 screens
Diary(Nestelle)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diary(Nestelle) at weekly against Simple Daily Diary's every 50 months. Simple Daily Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Simple Daily Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Diary(Nestelle) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Daily Diary ships an update every 50 months, Diary(Nestelle) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Daily Diary versus Diary(Nestelle): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Daily DiaryDiary(Nestelle)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro Vynokurov腾 黄

Bugs and requests

Simple Daily Diary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Paid upgrade not working as expected
  • Entries disappearing or not saving properly
  • Freezing or crashing when using certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add password/lock feature
  • Increase storage space or make it truly unlimited
  • Allow editing and adding of past entries
  • Provide cloud backup/sync option
  • Offer more customization options (colors, fonts, etc.)

Diary(Nestelle)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Daily Diary

One-time1
  • Unlimited Diary$6.99
1 purchases

Diary(Nestelle)

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Daily Diary free?
Simple Daily Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diary(Nestelle) free?
Diary(Nestelle) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Daily Diary or Diary(Nestelle) have ads?
Neither Simple Daily Diary nor Diary(Nestelle) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Daily Diary or Diary(Nestelle)?
Simple Daily Diary ships an update every 50 months, and Diary(Nestelle) weekly. Most recently, Simple Daily Diary was updated on November 11, 2026 and Diary(Nestelle) on November 5, 2026.

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