# Diary with lock vs Private diary

The clearest difference is rating: Private diary at 5.0 against Diary with lock's 4.3. Private diary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Diary with lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary with lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Private diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary with lock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Diary with lock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Private diary's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary with lock | Private diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 39 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) | [MAKSIM VOLOSHINSKII](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492639578) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary with lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716)

Create a secure personal journal to record daily events, thoughts, and secrets. Protect your entries with a password or PIN code and customize the look with different colors and fonts. This app offers a simple, fast, and user-friendly way to document your life.

**Highlights:** Password & PIN code protection, Customizable background colors, Changeable font styles, Easy-to-use interface, Searchable entries, Unlimited entries, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Sync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Donate to Developer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diary with lock-No Advertising | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- ✨ Customizable fonts and colors
- 📝 Easy to write entries
- 💻 Convenient digital diary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting writing
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches when trying to write
- 💾 No backup or data recovery options
- 🔍 Partial visibility of entries even when locked

**Reported bugs**

- Entries randomly disappearing
- Constant redirects to ads when trying to write
- Login/password reset not working properly

**Requested features**

- Backup and sync entries across devices
- Fingerprint/Face ID support for locking
- Ability to change font size and color
- Option to disable ads for paid users


### Private diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029)

A private digital journal to securely record your thoughts and memories. Track your daily mood with a variety of emojis and access your entries offline. Protect your personal reflections with a password.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Mood tracking with emojis, Offline note editing, Secure memory keeping

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary premium — 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Diary premium — 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Diary premium — 1 year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary with lock free?

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

### Is Private diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diary with lock or Private diary?

Private diary is rated higher. Diary with lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Private diary averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Diary with lock or Private diary have ads?

Neither Diary with lock nor Private diary shows ads.

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