# Diary with lock vs Life

The clearest difference is ads: Diary with lock at none against Life's shown. Diary with lock also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 96). Life's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Life sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Life holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary with lock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 96, 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 83% of Life's.

Diary with lock ships an update every 6 weeks, Life weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary with lock | Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) | **[4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-personal-diary-journal/id1608124244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) | [Hitbytes Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114786338) |

## 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


### Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-personal-diary-journal/id1608124244)

Capture and preserve your life's journey with a secure digital journal. Record memories, notes, to-do lists, and daily plans with customizable themes and privacy features. This offline diary offers voice-to-text input and photo integration for a rich journaling experience.

**Highlights:** Password and fingerprint lock, Photo memory collection, Voice to text input, Free themes and night mode, Offline diary functionality, Cloud sync, Diary reminders

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Diary Premium | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary with lock free?

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

### Is Life free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diary with lock or Life?

Life is rated higher. Diary with lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Life averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do Diary with lock or Life have ads?

Life shows ads; Diary with lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diary with lock or Life?

Diary with lock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Life weekly. Most recently, Diary with lock was updated on November 2, 2026 and Life on November 7, 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.*