# Diary With Password vs Widgetsmith

The clearest difference is ads: Diary With Password at none against Widgetsmith's shown. Diary With Password also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Widgetsmith's advantage is ratings volume (773K vs 27K) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary With Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widgetsmith sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Diary With Password against 4.6 for Widgetsmith. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetsmith has 773K ratings behind it against 27K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Diary With Password's written reviews are positive against 72% of Widgetsmith's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary With Password | Widgetsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password/id1252208166/reviews)** | [4.6 (773K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **773K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 11 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [帆 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/959829749) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary With Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password/id1252208166)

This app provides a private digital space to record daily thoughts, emotions, and life events. It offers robust security features like password and biometric locks, alongside tools for organizing, searching, and exporting your entries. Enjoy a customizable and ad-free journaling experience.

**Highlights:** Password and biometric security, Daily entry logging, Full text search, Data backup and export (PDF/Text), Customizable fonts and sizes, Night mode, Daily reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version- One-time purchase | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📝 Customizable fonts and layout
- ⏱️ Time stamp feature
- 🔓 No ads or paywalls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing past entries
- 🖼️ No image/media support
- 🔄 Lack of syncing across devices
- 🔒 Password recovery issues
- 🔧 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Date entries sometimes display incorrectly
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import/attach photos
- Implement calendar view for entries
- Allow multiple entries per day
- Provide cloud backup and sync options
- Add more customization options (colors, themes, etc.)


### Widgetsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetsmith/id1523682319)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Productivity, #106 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Personalize your device with highly customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. Showcase photos, track events, display weather, and launch apps directly from your widgets. Includes a wallpaper library and tools for theming.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets, Home and lock screen personalization, Photo display, Event countdowns, Weather forecasts, App launching widgets, Theming tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Widgetsmith Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Allows for aesthetic home screen design
- 🤩 Great for organizing and personalizing
- 🥰 Helpful for improving phone appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets turning grey or not working
- 🤔 Inability to remove 'Widgetsmith' label
- 🤨 Limited customization options for free users
- 😕 Inconsistent widget behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets randomly turning grey or blank
- Calendar and time widgets not updating correctly
- App crashing or not opening
- Issues with photo widgets not displaying images

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose specific photos for widgets
- Option to adjust photo rotation interval
- Custom color selection tool
- Customizable widget labels
- Transparent widget backgrounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary With Password free?

Diary With Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgetsmith free?

Widgetsmith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diary With Password or Widgetsmith?

Diary With Password is rated higher. Diary With Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Widgetsmith averages 4.6 from 773K ratings.

### Do Diary With Password or Widgetsmith have ads?

Widgetsmith shows ads; Diary With Password does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diary With Password or Widgetsmith?

Diary With Password ships an update every 2 weeks, and Widgetsmith every 2 weeks. Most recently, Diary With Password was updated on September 30, 2026 and Widgetsmith on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*