# Diary With Password vs Daily Note

Diary With Password and Daily Note both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Diary With Password's written reviews are positive against 40% of Daily Note's. Diary With Password also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27K vs 68). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary With Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Daily Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 4.7 for Daily Note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary With Password has 27K ratings behind it against 68, 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 40% of Daily Note's.

Diary With Password ships an update every 2 weeks, Daily Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary With Password | Daily Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password/id1252208166/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-note-day-one-diary/id1591539376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [帆 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/959829749) | [熹超 温](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570588023) |

## 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.)


### Daily Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-note-day-one-diary/id1591539376)

This app allows users to create a personal journal with a wide variety of decorative materials and customizable notebook covers. It offers a secure password feature to protect private entries and aims to provide a healing and creative journaling experience.

**Highlights:** Massive material library, Simulation notebook cover, Secure password protection, Record mood and life events, Customizable journal entries, Healing and creative experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $4.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus Version | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary With Password free?

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

### Is Daily Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diary With Password or Daily Note?

Daily Note is rated higher. Diary With Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Daily Note averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do Diary With Password or Daily Note have ads?

Daily Note shows ads; Diary With Password does not.

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

Diary With Password ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daily Note every 2 months. Most recently, Diary With Password was updated on October 28, 2026 and Daily Note on October 20, 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.*