# iDailyDiary vs Squid 2

The clearest difference is rating: Squid 2 at 5.0 against iDailyDiary's 4.5. Squid 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). iDailyDiary's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDailyDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. Squid 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squid 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDailyDiary has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDailyDiary ships an update every 2 months, Squid 2 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDailyDiary | Squid 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idailydiary-diary-journal/id1569202195/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-2/id6450772283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 34 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splinterware Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569049300) | [ShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212727401) |

## What reviewers say

### iDailyDiary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idailydiary-diary-journal/id1569202195)

Record thoughts, activities, and to-do lists with this versatile journaling app. Create multiple diaries, add media, and set reminders for important events. Securely store your entries locally or via cloud backup.

**Highlights:** Multiple diary creation, Dated and non-dated entries, Event reminders, Attach pictures and files, Fast search functionality, Automatic saving, Cloud backup and sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iDailyDiary | $11.49 | per year |
| iDailyDiary Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Squid 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-2/id6450772283)

This app allows web developers to easily capture HTTP packages for API debugging. It supports various encoding methods like gzip and br, and handles multiple media types including images, HTML, and JSON. Securely debug both HTTP and HTTPS APIs.

**Highlights:** HTTP package capture, API debugging, Gzip and BR encoding, Image, HTML, JSON media support, HTTPS API support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDailyDiary free?

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

### Is Squid 2 free?

Squid 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDailyDiary or Squid 2?

Squid 2 is rated higher. iDailyDiary averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Squid 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDailyDiary or Squid 2 have ads?

Neither iDailyDiary nor Squid 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDailyDiary or Squid 2?

iDailyDiary ships an update every 2 months, and Squid 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, iDailyDiary was updated on November 3, 2026 and Squid 2 on November 3, 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.*