# DDiary Pro vs My Diary

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Diary at free with in-app purchases against DDiary Pro's subscription. My Diary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). DDiary Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DDiary Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and My Diary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of DDiary Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Diary's.

DDiary Pro ships an update every 10 days, My Diary every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DDiary Pro | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddiary-pro-handwritten-diary/id1530167434/reviews) | **[4.7 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-private-notes/id1621005308/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 62 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanung Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529046015) | [晋荣 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620342223) |

## What reviewers say

### DDiary Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddiary-pro-handwritten-diary/id1530167434)

This app allows users to create personalized digital diaries using handwritten notes, drawings, and various creative tools. Organize entries with hashtags, secure them with biometrics, and customize themes and fonts. Syncs with Apple Calendar and backs up to iCloud.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and drawings, Customizable themes and fonts, Hashtag organization, Biometric security (Touch ID/Face ID), iCloud backup and sync, Apple Calendar integration, Custom template and sticker creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DDiary Pro - Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| DDiary Pro - Yealry | $20.49 | per year |


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-private-notes/id1621005308)

This app serves as a digital notebook for recording daily life and creative thoughts. It offers powerful editing tools, customizable backgrounds, and a decision-making turntable to help with everyday choices. Enhance your entries with unique fonts and special effects.

**Highlights:** Journal editing with cute maps and pattern fonts, Decision turntable for daily choices, Brush function with Apple Pencil support, Theme special effects for vivid entries, Customizable stationery backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度订阅 | $3.49 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| Year Version | $13.49 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DDiary Pro free?

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

### Is My Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DDiary Pro or My Diary?

My Diary is rated higher. DDiary Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while My Diary averages 4.7 from 134 ratings.

### Do DDiary Pro or My Diary have ads?

My Diary shows ads; DDiary Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, DDiary Pro or My Diary?

DDiary Pro ships an update every 10 days, and My Diary every 8 days. Most recently, DDiary Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and My Diary on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*