# Writing vs Secret Diary With Lock

The clearest difference is rating: Secret Diary With Lock at 4.4 against Writing's 2.4. Secret Diary With Lock also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (735 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Diary With Lock sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secret Diary With Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Diary With Lock has 735 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Writing's written reviews are positive against 53% of Secret Diary With Lock's.

Writing ships an update every 12 months, Secret Diary With Lock every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing | Secret Diary With Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-diary-letter-prose/id1472843975/reviews) | **[4.4 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock/id1474212821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **735** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **53.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHI HAO CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059226484) | [Pravin Gondaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210259494) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-diary-letter-prose/id1472843975)

Easily convert your thoughts into articles, letters, or diary entries. Organize your writing by style and develop a consistent habit. Share your creations or export them in various emotional formats.

**Highlights:** Convert writing to articles or letters, Classify writing styles (notes, essays, letters, diaries), Export writing in emotional formats, Develop good writing habits, Share written content

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Writing Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


### Secret Diary With Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diary-with-lock/id1474212821)

Keep your thoughts, feelings, and memories private with a secure digital journal. This app offers customizable locks, daily reminders, and the ability to add photos and emojis to your entries, ensuring your personal information stays protected.

**Highlights:** Password protection (PIN, pattern, safe), Unlimited daily entries, Add photos and mood emojis, Daily, weekly, monthly reminders, Customizable themes and fonts, Data backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Discount | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Secret Diary- Month Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Secret Diary - Week Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Secret Vault - Month Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription. | $9.99 | per month |
| One-month subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| One-year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One-year subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure diary with password/fingerprint protection
- 📝 Ability to write and express feelings
- 🎨 Customization options for diary appearance
- 🔐 Privacy and keeping secrets from others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🌐 Ads and constant prompts to upgrade
- 🕰️ Incorrect date/time display
- 🐛 Bugs causing data loss or app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Diary entries not saving properly
- App freezing or closing unexpectedly
- Incorrect date/time stamps on entries
- Syncing and login issues

**Requested features**

- More free customization options
- Ability to add photos, videos, or other media
- Improved sync and backup across devices
- Better organization and search for diary entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing free?

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

### Is Secret Diary With Lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Writing or Secret Diary With Lock?

Secret Diary With Lock is rated higher. Writing averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Secret Diary With Lock averages 4.4 from 735 ratings.

### Do Writing or Secret Diary With Lock have ads?

Both Writing and Secret Diary With Lock show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writing or Secret Diary With Lock?

Writing ships an update every 12 months, and Secret Diary With Lock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Writing was updated on October 26, 2026 and Secret Diary With Lock on October 29, 2026.

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