# Private diary vs Diary with Lock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diary with Lock at none against Private diary's 3. Diary with Lock also leads on ratings volume (989 vs 3). Private diary's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Diary with Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Private diary against 4.9 for Diary with Lock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary with Lock has 989 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Private diary's written reviews are positive against 96% of Diary with Lock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private diary | Diary with Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029/reviews)** | [4.9 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock-diary-journal/id6497171567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **989** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 96.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAKSIM VOLOSHINSKII](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492639578) | [Simple Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687443479) |

## What reviewers say

### Private diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-diary-notes-emotions/id1536300029)

A private digital journal to securely record your thoughts and memories. Track your daily mood with a variety of emojis and access your entries offline. Protect your personal reflections with a password.

**Highlights:** Password protection, Mood tracking with emojis, Offline note editing, Secure memory keeping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary premium — 1 month | $1.49 | per month |
| Diary premium — 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Diary premium — 1 year | $5.99 | per year |


### Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock-diary-journal/id6497171567)

Securely record daily thoughts, feelings, and memories with a customizable, password-protected digital journal. Enhance entries with photos, audio, and a mood tracker to understand your emotional journey. Offers prompts and themes for inspiration and organization.

**Highlights:** Password and Face ID protection, Multimedia entries (photos, audio), Mood tracking calendar, Customizable themes and fonts, Journal prompts, Tagging for organization, Cloud backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🩷 Lovely app
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🩷 Cute and colorful
- ✨ Helpful for expressing emotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited customization options for password recovery

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More background and font options
- Ability to move photos freely
- Draw own drawings
- Additional background themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private diary free?

Private diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Diary with Lock free?

Diary with Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private diary or Diary with Lock?

Private diary is rated higher. Private diary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Diary with Lock averages 4.9 from 989 ratings.

### Do Private diary or Diary with Lock have ads?

Neither Private diary nor Diary with Lock shows ads.

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