AutoDiary+ vs Joe Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AutoDiary+
This app helps you track your movements, recording where and when you go. Add notes, photos, and voice memos to locations, and analyze your time spent at different places with detailed graphs. It also monitors data usage and battery life, with optional integration for step counting.
- Location tracking with timestamps
- Add photos, notes, and voice memos
- Movement analysis and daily/monthly graphs
- Mobile data and battery usage monitoring
- Step counting integration with iPhone Health
- Power-efficient GPS usage
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When did that take place? This question comes in our minds often. “AutoDiary+” is an app that can be used to keep track of your movements. It records where you have been and when, and sorts the information by location. Important details can be added in the form of pictures, short notes, and voice memos. For each location, you will have a record of whom you were with, along with their names and photos. In addition, the pictures you took are automatically sorted. For example, the app searches for the places you visited at night (and their pictures) that are within 2.5 kilometers of Disneyland. In an instant, you will find the spots you have visited – but forgotten – displayed in front of you. There is also a function that analyzes your movements and shows the results for each day, month, and year. How many hours did you spend at office, and what percentage of your life does that time occupy? You will be able to monitor such details through graphs. Moreover, the app measures mobile data usage and battery percentage. It gives off alarm sounds to alert you if you go over the limits you have set for yourself. By linking with the iPhone's healthcare function, it is now possible to display the number of steps. The status of movement is listed separately from trains and cars. All data are only kept in your iPhone (or iPad), so there will be no leakage of personal information. The GPS is only used when you are out and about. When you are staying at one place for a while, the GPS will automatically turn off. The app is designed to be power efficient, consuming only about 4 percent of battery life per hour on iPhone X even when you are traveling. Since most of us do not travel more than 4 to 5 hours each day, you should not have to worry about battery going off. On top of that, the app automatically fixes issues with location data and obtains accurate location information, by utilizing the unique location correction technology that has been acquired through the development of GPS devices. So, let's get started by installing the app. It will for sure be the tool you cannot live without. (Attention) Your movements may not be tracked right away if the Wi-Fi is turned off. The same happens if you continue to connect to a mobile router. All functions on the app are available for free for 4 weeks. Once the subscription for the app expires, the location measurement function will stop running. Please check the measurement end date in the Settings screen for "Travel Log." To continue measuring locations, please purchase one of the function options below: Automatic measurement - 1 month extension Automatic measurement - 6 months extension Automatic measurement - 1 year extension You can make a purchase by clicking on the "Measurement Extension" button in the Settings screen for "Travel Log." If a purchase is made during the free-use period, the remainder of the free-use period will be applied after the extension period is over. When switching to a new phone, please click on the "Purchase Restore" button in the Settings screen for "Travel Log." The app can be restored for free if you log in using the same Apple ID as when you first purchased the function option. After the purchase is made, the function option that you have previously bought will be automatically renewed. If you do not cancel the automatic renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the contract period, the contract period will be automatically renewed. Automatic renewal billing will take place within 24 hours after the contract period is over. After the purchase is made, the "Automatic Renewal Cancellation" button will appear in the Settings screen for "Travel Log." The contract can be cancelled from there. If you have deleted the app, please cancel it from the "Settings" screen of your iPhone. - Click here for terms of use. http://www.writeback.co.jp/wrhp/AdpTermsOfUse_appen.html - Click here for privacy policy. http://www.writeback.co.jp/wrhp/AdpPrivacy_appen.html
Joe Journal
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Write in Japanese. AI translates. 2 minutes a day for both journaling and English learning. "Joe Journal" automatically translates your Japanese diary entries into English, turning your daily life into personalized English learning material. 【Perfect for you if:】 ・You can't stick to journaling or English learning ・Textbook examples feel impractical ・Writing a diary in English from scratch feels too difficult ・You want to express spontaneous thoughts smoothly in English 【Main Features】 ■ Write in Japanese, AI Translates Automatically Simply write about your day or feelings in Japanese, and AI translates it into natural English. You can switch between "Casual" and "Formal" tones, and edit the translated text freely. ■ Your Personal Phrase Library Builds Automatically Save useful phrases and expressions with one tap. Build a library filled only with practical, authentic English born from your own words—not textbook examples. ■ "Joe's Idea" Auto-Extracts Key Phrases AI automatically picks out useful phrases from your translations. You'll see not just meanings, but example sentences showing how to use them in context. ■ Share Your Diary as Photo Cards All entries are neatly saved in your history with photos. You can change dates later, and combine diary entries with photos into shareable cards for social media. ■ Simple English Writing Practice Practice writing with your saved phrases. AI reviews and corrects your sentences, suggesting better expressions. Turn your daily moments into the English skills you actually need—efficiently and naturally. ___________________________ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Joe - Privacy-Policy: https://www.joe-journal.com/policy Joe - Terms of Use: https://www.joe-journal.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Joe Journal at every 9 days against AutoDiary+'s every 2 months. AutoDiary+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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. AutoDiary+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Joe Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AutoDiary+ ships an update every 2 months, Joe Journal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AutoDiary+ | Joe Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Writeback Co.,Ltd. | Wataru Shiga |
In-app purchases
AutoDiary+
- 自動計測-延長1ヶ月間$2.491 Month
- 自動計測-延長半年間$11.996 Months
- 自動計測-延長1年間$20.491 Year
Joe Journal
- Joe Pro Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
- Joe Pro Yearly Plan$11.991 Year









