Diary vs Dear Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Dear Diary
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Dear Diary — Your Personal Journal App Capture every precious moment of your day. Dear Diary is a personal diary app that beautifully preserves your emotions and memories. Key Features - Calendar View See all your diary entries at a glance by date. - Write Your Diary Freely record your feelings, thoughts, and precious moments of the day. - Search Quickly find past entries with keyword search. - Themes Choose from beautiful, emotional themes to make it truly yours. - Multi-language Support Available in Korean, English, and Japanese. -Your Private Space Only you can see your diary. Kept safe and secure. Start now and write your story today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Dear Diary at 3 against Diary's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Diary | Dear Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 99 months | — |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | jong-chan PARK | Hyejoo Jeon |
In-app purchases
Diary
No in-app purchases
Dear Diary
No in-app purchases
