# Diamond Diary Notes With Lock vs My Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Journal at 91% against Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's 50%. My Journal also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 198). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 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 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Diamond Diary Notes With Lock's written reviews are positive against 91% of My Journal's.

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, My Journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diamond Diary Notes With Lock | My Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-diary-notes-with-lock/id1437141637/reviews) | **[4.6 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Milica Petrovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961056) | [Hangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232519088) |

## 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


### My Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938)

This app offers a digital journaling experience with customizable notebook covers and a wide array of decorative stickers and writing papers. It provides a secure way to record your thoughts and memories with password protection and unlimited storage. The app encourages daily reflection for personal growth and well-being.

**Highlights:** Simulation notebook with various covers, Security password protection, Rich collection of stickers and writing paper, Unlimited storage capacity, Simple drag-and-drop interface, Habit tracking for daily reflection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | 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 My Journal free?

My Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or My Journal?

My Journal is rated higher. Diamond Diary Notes With Lock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while My Journal averages 4.6 from 198 ratings.

### Do Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or My Journal have ads?

Both Diamond Diary Notes With Lock and My Journal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock or My Journal?

Diamond Diary Notes With Lock ships an update every 5 months, and My Journal monthly. Most recently, Diamond Diary Notes With Lock was updated on September 24, 2026 and My Journal on September 17, 2026.

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