# Diary With Password vs Journal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Diary With Password at 27K against Journal's 6. Diary With Password also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Journal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary With Password has 27K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Diary With Password ships an update every 2 weeks, Journal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary With Password | Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password/id1252208166/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-loglog/id6757065270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [帆 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/959829749) | [Ha Viet Luc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860181963) |

## 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.)


### Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-loglog/id6757065270)

Create beautiful memory pages by combining text, photos, videos, voice notes, and stickers. Organize your memories into personalized notebooks and watch your digital garden grow with each entry. This app offers a calm and creative space for journaling and scrapbooking.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, videos, and voice notes, Decorate pages with stickers, Freely arrange content on pages, Create custom stickers, Organize entries into notebooks, Visual memory garden growth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LogLog Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| LoglogPro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| LogLog Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary With Password free?

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

### Is Journal free?

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

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

Journal is rated higher. Diary With Password averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Journal averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Diary With Password nor Journal shows ads.

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

Diary With Password ships an update every 2 weeks, and Journal every 5 days. Most recently, Diary With Password was updated on October 17, 2026 and Journal on October 14, 2026.

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