# Diary with lock vs Diary with Password

The clearest difference is rating: Diary with Password at 5.0 against Diary with lock's 4.3. Diary with Password also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Diary with lock's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 6). On price 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 with Password asks for nothing beyond the download.

Diary with Password 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 6, 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 with Password's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary with lock | Diary with Password |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password-calendar/id6758300635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) | [OOK GROUP SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461100539) |

## 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 with Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-password-calendar/id6758300635)

Securely capture your daily thoughts, moods, and memories with this private journaling app. It offers a password-protected diary, mood tracking, and an integrated calendar for planning and reviewing entries. Customize your experience with themes and ensure your data is safe with backup and restore options.

**Highlights:** Private diary with password protection, Daily journaling and note-taking, Mood tracking and habit reminders, Integrated calendar for planning, Customizable themes and fonts, Secure photo attachments, Backup and restore functionality

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

**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 with Password free?

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

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

Diary with Password is rated higher. Diary with lock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Diary with Password averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Diary with Password shows ads; Diary with lock does not.

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