# Diary vs Wellmetry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against Wellmetry's 2. Diary also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Wellmetry's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wellmetry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wellmetry 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 4, 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 Wellmetry's.

Diary ships an update every 5 months, Wellmetry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary | Wellmetry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-password/id1259894631/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellmetry-fasting-tracker/id6754804661/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aurel Criste](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190603157) | [Md Golam Saroar Shuvo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698822480) |

## 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


### Wellmetry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellmetry-fasting-tracker/id6754804661)

This app helps users track intermittent fasting with various protocols, visualize progress, and monitor weight and glucose levels. It offers smart reminders, achievements, and integrates with HealthKit for seamless data sync. Designed for health improvement and lifestyle changes.

**Highlights:** Multiple fasting protocols (16:8, 18:6, 20:4, OMAD, Custom), Real-time fasting timer and progress visualization, Weight, BMI, and body measurement tracking, Blood glucose monitoring, HealthKit integration, Achievements and streak tracking, Customizable notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary free?

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

### Is Wellmetry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diary or Wellmetry?

Wellmetry is rated higher. Diary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Wellmetry averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Diary or Wellmetry have ads?

Diary shows ads; Wellmetry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diary or Wellmetry?

Diary ships an update every 5 months, and Wellmetry every 2 months. Most recently, Diary was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wellmetry on September 28, 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.*