# DDiary Pro vs Note X

The clearest difference is monetization model: Note X at free with in-app purchases against DDiary Pro's subscription. Note X also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). DDiary Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DDiary Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 23 respectively.

DDiary Pro ships an update every 10 days, Note X every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DDiary Pro | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddiary-pro-handwritten-diary/id1530167434/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 62 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanung Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529046015) | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) |

## 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 |


### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DDiary Pro free?

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

### Is Note X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DDiary Pro or Note X?

Note X is rated higher. DDiary Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do DDiary Pro or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; DDiary Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, DDiary Pro or Note X?

DDiary Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, DDiary Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Note X on July 5, 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.*