Comparison

Diary vs Diary Journey

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

Diary Journey

Features
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Diary Journey is a calm, private weekly planner and diary — laid out like a real spiral notebook. Open to a beautiful two-page weekly spread and write your days as simple notes, right where they belong. It's the unhurried, paper-like place to plan your week and journal what matters. FEATURES • Weekly spiral spread — all seven days at a glance • Quick notes per day — tap any day and start writing; add as many as you like • A dedicated Notes space for longer thoughts and lists • Search — find any entry and jump straight to its day • Today, highlighted, so you always know where you are • Adjustable text size, ruled or plain paper • Four languages — English, Українська, Polski, Deutsch — switch instantly PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • Your entries stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud — we never see them SIMPLE AND FREE Diary Journey is free, with no in-app purchases. Just open it and write.

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
Diary Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Diary at 15.6 against Diary Journey's 18.0. On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Diary versus Diary Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryDiary Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 99 months—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjong-chan PARKEUGEN KOWAL

In-app purchases

None

Diary

No in-app purchases

None

Diary Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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