# Diary with lock vs Diary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against Diary with lock's 3. Diary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Diary with lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary with lock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Diary's.

Diary with lock ships an update every 6 weeks, Diary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary with lock | Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-mood-tracker/id1641270031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) | [Tien Dat Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540394030) |

## 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


### Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-mood-tracker/id1641270031)

Record your thoughts, memories, and emotional states in a secure and private journal. This app allows you to write entries, add photos, and easily browse or search your past records. It offers PIN and biometric protection to keep your personal reflections safe.

**Highlights:** Write diary entries, Record memories and journeys, Track moods, Add photos to entries, PIN and biometric security, Browse and search diary timeline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary with lock free?

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

### Is Diary free?

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

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

Diary is rated higher. Diary with lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Diary averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Diary with lock nor Diary shows ads.

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

Diary with lock ships an update every 6 weeks, and Diary fortnightly. Most recently, Diary with lock was updated on November 2, 2026 and Diary on November 3, 2026.

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