Comparison

Diary vs FolioNails

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Diary

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
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Secret thoughts and moments should always remain secret and a private diary should always be intimate, beautiful and safe. With that in mind, we dedicated our efforts to create a simple and beautiful diary application that helps you lock your secrets with your own password. Use this diary and put down all your thoughts or even future plans and follow them as the time passes. Make it your trustworthy friend who never judges you and who's always there for you. A good diary required good features, so here are some of the great features especially created for you: EASY TO USE & BEAUTIFUL - very easy to use yet very comprehensive - beautiful view off all your notes right on the main screen - easy navigation between your diary entries - image add/edit/remove functionality - image library with great gallery view - great overview of your daily entries - quick entry add, edit & delete - beautiful emojis(emoticos) - highlight your mood and feelings - search functionality - quickly & easily search through your journal - export to PDF functionality - save all your entries whenever you want SAFE & PRIVATE - PASSWORD PROTECTED - password lock functionality to keep your secret save - 4 digit PIN code - functionality for password update, recovery and removal - auto lock after more than 5 minutes of inactivity CUSTOMIZABLE - multiple color styles from which you can choose - multiple font styles - customizable font-size - reminders functionality OTHER COOL FEATURES - data reset functionality - beautiful design - can be easily used as a diet journal or even travel diary - totally free Regardless you want to write your love story or you just want to write down your thoughts and moments from your life, we hope this diary will turn out to be your best friend and confidant. Enjoy your life and create amazing stories!

About

FolioNails

Features
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FolioNails is the business app built exclusively for nail technicians. Whether you do gel, acrylics, dip, or nail art, everything you need to run your nail business professionally is right here — your portfolio, your clients, your formulas, your income, and your bookings, all in one place. Your portfolio is your business card. FolioNails lets you build a stunning before and after portfolio from every set you create. Add nail shape tags, length tags, and design styles so clients can browse your work by exactly what they want. Share individual transformations as beautifully branded cards on Instagram and TikTok, or generate a full PDF lookbook to send to potential clients. Caption Studio writes ready to post captions for you so you spend less time thinking and more time doing nails. The Formula Vault means you will never forget a colour combination again. Log every detail of every set including base colour, top coat, nail brand, prep, cure time, and removal method. When a client comes back six weeks later asking for the same look, you can pull it up in seconds. Formulas are linked directly to your client cards so the information is always where you need it. Client Cards keep your entire client history organised without you having to think about it. Every visit, every payment, every formula, every photo is logged under the right client automatically. You can take an avatar photo straight from the app, search your client list instantly, and see at a glance who is due for a rebook. Send a personalised rebook message by SMS with one tap. The Booking Link feature gives you a professional booking page you can share anywhere. When a new client finds you on Instagram or TikTok, they can request an appointment directly through your personal FolioNails booking page. You see the request, check your schedule, and accept or suggest a new time — all without leaving the app. Track your income effortlessly with the Finance tab. Log payments, track tips, record expenses, and see your monthly and annual earnings at a glance. FolioNails supports your local currency so your numbers always look right. Annual income statements are available for Pro users who need to stay on top of their business finances at tax time. The Supply Inventory lets you track every product you own, from gel polishes to top coats to builder gels. Set low stock alerts so you never run out of your most used products mid-week. Scan your inventory before ordering and generate a reorder list automatically. FolioNails Pro unlocks the full power of the app including unlimited portfolio posts,, Supply Inventory, Annual Statements, unlimited Formula entries, and more. You can start completely free with no credit card required and upgrade when you are ready to grow. FolioNails was designed by people who understand the nail industry. It speaks your language, works the way you work, and is built to help you look professional, stay organised, and earn more doing the work you love. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
FolioNails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against FolioNails's 2. Diary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). FolioNails's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FolioNails sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update every 5 months, FolioNails every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diary versus FolioNails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryFolioNails
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurel CristeAngela Freeman

Bugs and requests

Diary

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Backup and sync across devices
  • More customization options (fonts, colors, backgrounds)
  • Ability to export entries
  • Night mode/dark theme
  • Voice-to-text entry
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  • Ability to organize entries by tags or categories

FolioNails

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Diary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FolioNails

Subscriptions2
  • FolioNails Pro$9.991 Month
  • FolioNails Pro14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FolioNails free?
FolioNails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diary or FolioNails have ads?
Diary shows ads; FolioNails does not.
Which is updated more often, Diary or FolioNails?
Diary ships an update every 5 months, and FolioNails every 5 weeks. Most recently, Diary was updated on November 2, 2026 and FolioNails on October 18, 2026.

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