# Diary vs Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget at 5.0 against Diary's 4.5. Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 7). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Diary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget's.

Diary ships an update every 5 months, Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary | Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-password/id1259894631/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-voice-notes-todo-widget/id1665592021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aurel Criste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190603157) | [AmazinPro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590561127) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-password/id1259894631)

This app provides a secure and beautiful space to record your thoughts, plans, and life moments. Protect your entries with a password and enjoy a customizable interface with features like image support and PDF export.

**Highlights:** Password protection with PIN, Add/edit/remove images, Search functionality, Export entries to PDF, Customizable color and font styles, Reminders, Auto-lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🔒 Password protected
- 👍 Customizable font, color, and theme
- 💡 Ability to add photos
- 💡 Ability to set reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Entries disappear without warning
- 🐛 Password issues, unable to reset
- 🐛 Scrolling/jumping text when writing longer entries
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Unable to recover deleted entries

**Reported bugs**

- Password not working consistently
- Entries disappearing or not saving properly
- Scrolling/jumping text when writing longer entries
- Inability to recover deleted entries

**Requested features**

- Backup and sync across devices
- More customization options (fonts, colors, backgrounds)
- Ability to export entries
- Night mode/dark theme
- Voice-to-text entry


### Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-voice-notes-todo-widget/id1665592021)

This app helps you quickly capture thoughts, to-do lists, and shopping lists with text, voice, photos, or videos. It offers features like color-coded notes, reminders, and password protection for privacy. Sync your notes across devices with cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text note creation, Checklist and to-do list maker, Attach photos, videos, and audio, Password-protected notes, Cloud backup and sync, Color-coded notes, Reminder notifications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| One Month Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Two Months Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Six Months Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Year Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary free?

Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget free?

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diary or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget?

Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget is rated higher. Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Diary or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget have ads?

Diary shows ads; Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diary or Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget?

Diary ships an update every 5 months, and Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Diary was updated on September 29, 2026 and Note, Voice Notes, Todo Widget on September 18, 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.*