# My Super Secret Diary Notes vs Daily Diary with Lock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Diary with Lock at 86% against My Super Secret Diary Notes's 45%. Daily Diary with Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). My Super Secret Diary Notes's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 62). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Super Secret Diary Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Daily Diary with Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Diary with Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Super Secret Diary Notes has 1.9K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of My Super Secret Diary Notes's written reviews are positive against 86% of Daily Diary with Lock's.

My Super Secret Diary Notes ships an update every 3 months, Daily Diary with Lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Super Secret Diary Notes | Daily Diary with Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-super-secret-diary-notes/id1367154224/reviews) | **[4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) |

## What reviewers say

### My Super Secret Diary Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-super-secret-diary-notes/id1367154224)

This app allows you to create private journal entries with a lock feature for security. You can add photos, emoticons, and choose custom paper designs. Entries can be organized by date and searched easily, with iCloud sync for backup.

**Highlights:** PIN, pattern, or Touch ID lock, Daily journal entries with titles, Calendar view for date selection, Attach photos to entries, Customizable paper designs and fonts, Searchable entries, iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Diary | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Diary | $19.99 | per year |
| Background Style 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Long Audio Notes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helps express feelings
- 📆 Calendar feature
- 🎨 Customizable fonts and themes
- 🔒 Secure for keeping secrets
- 📝 Convenient way to write diary entries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay to lock diary
- 🔒 Locking feature should be free
- 🐛 Issues with saving entries
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 📁 Lack of organization/file system

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing after exiting app
- Date/time not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Make locking feature free
- Add dark mode option
- Improve saving/syncing of entries
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Implement a file/folder system


### Daily Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377)

This app provides a private space for journaling, allowing users to write, draw, record voice notes, and add photos or videos. It includes features like soundscapes for relaxation, personalized reminders, and robust security options like Face ID or passcode locks.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor, Sketchpad with precision tools, Add photos and videos, Record voice notes, Customizable soundscapes, Personalized reminders, Face ID/passcode lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Turtle Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual - Turtle Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Turtle Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for journaling and venting
- 👍 Helps organize life, especially for ADHD
- 👍 Useful for tracking journeys (weight loss, medical info)
- 👍 Provides privacy for thoughts
- 👍 Easy to use and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium required for many features (photos, audio, multiple journals)
- 🔒 Privacy features (locking) can be buggy or require payment
- 💸 High cost for premium features ($40/year mentioned)
- 😔 Limited free functionality
- 🐢 Slow performance reported

**Reported bugs**

- Locking feature not working correctly
- App is slow
- Cannot make new pages
- Cannot see typing when reaching bottom of screen
- Formatted text not displaying properly when viewing entries (but displays when editing)

**Requested features**

- Add lines for stylus writing
- Add calendars
- Allow adding photos without premium
- Improve voice diary attachment functionality (stops when screen off)
- Allow listening to voice recordings when screen is off


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Super Secret Diary Notes free?

My Super Secret Diary Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daily Diary with Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Super Secret Diary Notes or Daily Diary with Lock?

Daily Diary with Lock is rated higher. My Super Secret Diary Notes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Daily Diary with Lock averages 4.6 from 62 ratings.

### Do My Super Secret Diary Notes or Daily Diary with Lock have ads?

My Super Secret Diary Notes shows ads; Daily Diary with Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Super Secret Diary Notes or Daily Diary with Lock?

My Super Secret Diary Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Daily Diary with Lock monthly. Most recently, My Super Secret Diary Notes was updated on November 10, 2026 and Daily Diary with Lock on November 3, 2026.

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