# Diary vs Authenticator Password

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against Authenticator Password's 2. Diary also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Authenticator Password's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator Password sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator Password holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Diary ships an update every 5 months, Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary | Authenticator Password |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-password/id1259894631/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password/id6449274151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aurel Criste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190603157) | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) |

## 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


### Authenticator Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password/id6449274151)

Securely store your two-factor authentication tokens and manage passwords with this app. It offers automatic setup, support for multiple accounts, and biometric unlock for enhanced security. Enjoy a premium user experience with encrypted iCloud backups and privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA token storage, Password management, Automatic QR code setup, Multi-account support, Face ID & Touch ID unlock, Encrypted iCloud backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator for 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator for 1 year | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary free?

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

### Is Authenticator Password free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diary or Authenticator Password?

Authenticator Password is rated higher. Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Authenticator Password averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Diary or Authenticator Password have ads?

Diary shows ads; Authenticator Password does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diary or Authenticator Password?

Diary ships an update every 5 months, and Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. Most recently, Diary was updated on September 21, 2026 and Authenticator Password on August 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.*