# Diamond Diary Notes With Lock vs Catch Santa Claus

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Diamond Diary Notes With Lock at 8.8K against Catch Santa Claus's 554. Diamond Diary Notes With Lock also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Catch Santa Claus's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diamond Diary Notes With Lock sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Catch Santa Claus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Diamond Diary Notes With Lock against 4.5 for Catch Santa Claus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diamond Diary Notes With Lock has 8.8K ratings behind it against 554, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's written reviews are positive against 40% of Catch Santa Claus's.

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, Catch Santa Claus every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diamond Diary Notes With Lock | Catch Santa Claus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-diary-notes-with-lock/id1437141637/reviews) | **[4.5 (554 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-santa-claus/id1444632591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 554 |
| Positive reviews | **49.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milica Petrovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961056) | [Kishan Panchotiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434077947) |

## What reviewers say

### Diamond Diary Notes With Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-diary-notes-with-lock/id1437141637)

Securely record your thoughts, memories, and ideas in a private digital journal. Personalize entries with photos, emoticons, and custom fonts. Protect your secrets with password, pattern, or biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Password/Biometric Lock, Add Photos & Emoticons, Customizable Fonts & Backgrounds, iCloud Sync, Search & Calendar View, Write & Edit Entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Months Subscription | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $28.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Lock Diary | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Customizable fonts and images
- 📆 Organized calendar view
- 🔒 Secure diary for personal thoughts
- 📝 Convenient digital diary on phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid lock feature
- 🔍 Lack of free privacy options
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Confusing date display

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and unexpected shutdowns
- Date display issues

**Requested features**

- Free locking option
- Fingerprint/passcode protection
- Improved scrolling and editing
- More font and customization choices


### Catch Santa Claus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-santa-claus/id1444632591)

Experience the magic of Santa Claus in your own home with augmented reality. This app lets you find and interact with Santa, receiving his festive greetings. Enjoy a free, immersive holiday experience made possible by AR technology.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality Santa experience, Find Santa in your surroundings, Receive Santa's greetings, Personalized Santa messages, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever Feature | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining for children
- 💌 Engaging Santa messaging feature
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🎄 Good concept for holiday entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited functionality beyond viewing Santa
- 😞 Misleading app title and description
- ❌ Marker/pen tool doesn't work properly
- 😤 Confusing user interface
- 📱 Poor usability and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Red marker pen tool non-functional
- Marker tool cannot be used properly
- Confusing interface with unclear instructions
- App doesn't deliver on promised functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to text Santa directly and receive responses
- Interactive gameplay beyond viewing Santa
- Functional drawing/marker tool
- Santa appearing in different locations
- Simpler, more intuitive interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diamond Diary Notes With Lock free?

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Catch Santa Claus free?

Catch Santa Claus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or Catch Santa Claus?

Catch Santa Claus is rated higher. Diamond Diary Notes With Lock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Catch Santa Claus averages 4.5 from 554 ratings.

### Do Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or Catch Santa Claus have ads?

Both Diamond Diary Notes With Lock and Catch Santa Claus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or Catch Santa Claus?

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, and Catch Santa Claus every 10 months. Most recently, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Catch Santa Claus on October 23, 2026.

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