# The E vs My Diary

The clearest difference is rating: The E at 5.0 against My Diary's 4.4. The E also leads on ads (none vs shown). My Diary's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My Diary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Diary has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The E ships an update weekly, My Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The E | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [Jay Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820580603) |

## What reviewers say

### The E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274)

A private digital journal for your notes and memories. Attach images, customize your entries with fonts and colors, and keep your data secure with optional cloud sync and a lock mode. Export your diary in various formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited writing, Cloud sync (iCloud), Attach images, Custom fonts and colors, Lock mode for privacy, Export to HTML, RTF, text, and PDF

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Book Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654)

Capture thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a private and creative journaling app. Organize ideas, track moods, and enrich entries with rich text, images, and voice notes. Upgrade for unlimited features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Add images and voice notes, Mood tracking, Note organization by category, Password/biometric lock, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The E free?

The E 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, The E or My Diary?

The E is rated higher. The E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My Diary averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do The E or My Diary have ads?

My Diary shows ads; The E does not.

### Which is updated more often, The E or My Diary?

The E ships an update weekly, and My Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, The E was updated on October 7, 2026 and My Diary on October 12, 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.*