Monologue vs Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monologue
A minimalist journaling app for private reflection. It offers secure cloud synchronization, powerful search, and versatile data export options to preserve your thoughts and memories across devices.
- Minimalist writing interface
- iCloud data synchronization
- Text search functionality
- Multiple data export formats (txt, md, pdf, json)
- Touch ID/Face ID privacy protection
- Image export of text
- Customizable font settings
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Write to your own private space, return to the pure essence of recording Minimalism comes first: no redundant features, write as soon as you open, focus on your every expression Completely private: Your thoughts belong only to you, we will never pry into them Cloud Guardian: iCloud automatic synchronization, no fear of losing memories even when changing devices ------------------------------ Supporting functions: 【 Archive data 】Archive data by month and year to facilitate segment review of specific time periods; 【 Text Search 】 Perform text search queries on all data; 【 Data Export 】 Supports exporting data in txt, markdown, pdf, and json formats, with the option to select a date range for exporting data; 【 Data Synchronization 】Use iCloud to synchronize data between different devices, and when changing phones or reinstalling apps, old data can be restored to the local device; 【 Privacy Protection 】 Supports Touch ID/Face ID verification to protect your privacy from being seen by others; 【 Image Export 】 Convert long text into an image and save it to a local album; 【 Font Settings 】 Supports several custom fonts; 【 Batch Delete 】 Long press the archive list to select the delete operation, and batch deletion will also be synchronized to iCloud. Please use with caution.
Diary
Record your thoughts and memories with a straightforward journaling app. It supports mixed media, including photos and videos, and allows you to add location tags. Easily share your entries as PDFs or pictures.
- Mixed graphic arrangement
- Video support
- Geographical location tagging
- Shareable entries (PDF, Picture)
- Simple interface
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An app for diary writing, without cool interface and complicated operation, functions of view、writing、 sharing. Support: 1. Mixed graphic arrangement 2. Video 3. Geographical location 4. Share (PDF, Picture)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary at none against Monologue's 1. Diary also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Monologue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Monologue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monologue ships an update every 2 months, Diary every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monologue | Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 书旗 莫 | daican tu |
Customer experience
Monologue
Diary
In-app purchases
Monologue
- VIP$1.99
Diary
No in-app purchases







