the open diaries vs NotedUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
the open diaries
This app provides a secure and visually appealing space for journaling your thoughts and daily experiences. You can keep entries private, share them anonymously, or send messages to your future self. Customize your writing environment with different wallpapers and fonts.
- Private diary entries
- Anonymous public sharing
- Letters to future self
- Customizable wallpapers
- Adjustable fonts
- Privacy editing for notes
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The Open Diaries is the perfect Diary writing app. A safe and beautiful place to empty your thoughts and clear your mind. Write your day in your private diary and keep them locked. Or share them publicly using an anonymous pen name. Public Notes will be visible to everyone on the platform. You can edit the privacy of your notes anytime. It also features switching between different wallpapers and fonts to help you get into the perfect diary writing mood. You can also send letters to your future self and remind yourself of this day today after 10 Years. Built with lots of Love...
NotedUp
Capture thoughts and organize ideas with this ad-free, offline note-taking application. Create categories and group entries for seamless, distraction-free productivity without needing an internet connection or login.
- Ad-free experience
- Offline access
- No login required
- Organize by categories
- User-friendly interface
- Group notes
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NotedUp: Notes and Groups is the perfect app for capturing your thoughts and organizing your ideas without the hassle of ads, internet, or logins. Enjoy a seamless and distraction-free experience while you write notes, create categories, and group your entries for easy access. Stay productive and keep your notes organized, all offline and ad-free with NotedUp. Key Features: Ad-Free: Enjoy a distraction-free experience without any ads. Offline Access: Write and access your notes anytime, anywhere, without the Internet. No Login Required: Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Organize by Categories: Group your notes into categories for easy access and better organization. User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for effortless note-taking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NotedUp at 5.0 against the open diaries's 3.7. NotedUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). the open diaries's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
NotedUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | the open diaries | NotedUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiot Communications LLP | DIGITALHELP UK |
Customer experience
the open diaries
NotedUp
In-app purchases
the open diaries
No in-app purchases
NotedUp
No in-app purchases
