Comparison

DayBook's vs PlainNotes Offline

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DayBook's

Features
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Still waters run deep, huh? Remember those traditional diaries? Just you, a pen and a pad of paper to put whatever crosses your mind on… Whatever is troubling you, whatever (and whoever? ;)) you look forward to. What about your your dreams? Any thoughts you have difficulty telling even your best buds? If you are one of those who like to keep it simple and have no intention whatsoever of publishing their most private stuff on social media, you’re in luck, because that's exactly what DayBook‘s is: just a traditional diary fully adapted to the current times. Simple and 100% private, with DayBook‘s, and its elegant and uncomplicated design you'll love writing anything that happens to you in your everyday life, and in a surprisingly simple way. Main Features • Add as many DayBooks as you want. There are no limits. • Add Books inside Books. • Add images to your entries. • Differents Colors for diaries. • Dark Mode Support. • Receive notifications every year for your entries. • Sync all your DayBook‘s, Day‘s and DeepDay‘s with iCloud on all your compatible devices. • Trackpad/Mouse Support. • Keyboard shortcuts for easy use with external keyboards. Keyboard Shortcuts - General: • ⌘ + X -> Close the current window - DayBook‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DayBook • ⌘ + , -> Open settings • ⌘ + Right Arrow -> Next Book • ⌘ + Left Arrow -> Back to First DayBook - MyDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new Day - DeppDay‘s View: • ⌘ + N -> Create a new DeepDay

About

PlainNotes Offline

Features
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PlainNotes Offline is a simple note editor designed for people who want complete control over their data. It works fully offline and never connects to the internet. Notes are stored only on your device and encrypted at rest. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking—your data never leaves your device. Key Features • Fully offline, no network operations • Local-only storage (on your device) • Encryption at rest • Passphrase-protected access • No cloud sync, no accounts • No ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs Important: No Recovery PlainNotes Offline has no recovery mechanism. If you forget your passphrase, delete the app, or reset your device, your notes cannot be recovered. This is an intentional design choice to maximize privacy and local data ownership. Privacy Policy: https://static.plainnotes.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

DayBook's4 screens
PlainNotes Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlainNotes Offline at Free against DayBook's's $2.99. On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PlainNotes Offline is free to download; DayBook's costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayBook's ships an update every 6 weeks, PlainNotes Offline monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DayBook's versus PlainNotes Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayBook'sPlainNotes Offline
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOskar PachecoShanghai Duizhi Data Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

DayBook's

No in-app purchases

None

PlainNotes Offline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayBook's free?
DayBook's costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlainNotes Offline free?
PlainNotes Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayBook's or PlainNotes Offline have ads?
Neither DayBook's nor PlainNotes Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayBook's or PlainNotes Offline?
DayBook's ships an update every 6 weeks, and PlainNotes Offline monthly. Most recently, DayBook's was updated on September 10, 2026 and PlainNotes Offline on June 20, 2026.

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