Comparison

Diary vs XYZ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Diary

This is a straightforward journaling application designed for simplicity and iOS synchronization. It allows users to export their entries as plain text or Markdown files, ensuring their data is portable. The app aims to provide a clean and reliable space for personal reflection.

Highlights
  • Simple and clean interface
  • iOS synchronization
  • Plain text export
  • Markdown file export
  • Annual updates (historically)
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Diary - Record Repeater is a very simple app. I built it with just three goals: 1. Simple and clean. 2. Sync with iOS. 3. Updates every year, in step with iOS. I built it for myself. But if these traits speak to you, it might be for you too. The description above was written at launch. I'm adding to it now, in 2026. About goal #3, I owe you an apology. I didn't update this app for eight years. I'm truly sorry. I know some of you were disappointed. Some may never want to use it again — and honestly, I'd probably feel the same. I know this doesn't make up for it. But at least, I worked to make sure the diaries you've kept can come with you. In this new version, the backup feature lets you take your entries with you as plain text files and Markdown files. I'm sorry, again, for making you worry about the diaries you've trusted to this app. Thank you for reading this.

About

XYZ

Features
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■ A Social-Media-Style Diary · Scroll through your daily entries in a timeline · Add images and replies to dig deeper into memories · Organize your favorites with likes and bookmarks ■ Look Back with the Calendar · Tap any date on the calendar to instantly view past entries · Full-text search to find memories in seconds ■ Make It Yours · Switch up your look with a wide variety of theme colors · Create your own custom themes ■ Premium Features · Ad-free experience · Access to all themes and custom themes · Font customization · AI Replies – An AI responds to your posts ■ Reliable Backup · Cloud backup and file backup keep your data safe through device changes Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://seelog.github.io/policies/xyz

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
XYZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against XYZ's 2. XYZ's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 99 months) and device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XYZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update every 99 months, XYZ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diary versus XYZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryXYZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 99 monthsWeekly — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjong-chan PARKSeeLog Labs

In-app purchases

None

Diary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

XYZ

Subscriptions2
  • XYZプレミアムプラン$1.991 Month
  • XYZプレミアムプラン(年払い)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XYZ free?
XYZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Diary or XYZ?
Diary ships an update every 99 months, and XYZ weekly. Most recently, Diary was updated on November 2, 2026 and XYZ on October 31, 2026.

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