# Diamond Diary Notes With Lock vs The E

The clearest difference is rating: The E at 5.0 against Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's 4.4. The E also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 The E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diamond Diary Notes With Lock has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, The E weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diamond Diary Notes With Lock | The E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-diary-notes-with-lock/id1437141637/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milica Petrovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961056) | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) |

## 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


### The E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274)

A private digital journal for your notes and memories. Attach images, customize your entries with fonts and colors, and keep your data secure with optional cloud sync and a lock mode. Export your diary in various formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited writing, Cloud sync (iCloud), Attach images, Custom fonts and colors, Lock mode for privacy, Export to HTML, RTF, text, and PDF

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Book Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## 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 The E free?

The E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or The E?

The E is rated higher. Diamond Diary Notes With Lock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while The E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or The E have ads?

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock shows ads; The E does not.

### Which is updated more often, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or The E?

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, and The E weekly. Most recently, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock was updated on October 14, 2026 and The E on October 7, 2026.

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