# Daily Diary with Lock vs Lefty Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daily Diary with Lock at 86% against Lefty Keyboard's 0%. Daily Diary with Lock also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Lefty Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Diary with Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Lefty Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Diary with Lock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Diary with Lock has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Daily Diary with Lock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lefty Keyboard's.

Daily Diary with Lock ships an update monthly, Lefty Keyboard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Diary with Lock | Lefty Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lefty-keyboard/id6747690601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) | [EMiR EMRAH UCKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780892760) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Diary with Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377)

This app provides a private space for journaling, allowing users to write, draw, record voice notes, and add photos or videos. It includes features like soundscapes for relaxation, personalized reminders, and robust security options like Face ID or passcode locks.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor, Sketchpad with precision tools, Add photos and videos, Record voice notes, Customizable soundscapes, Personalized reminders, Face ID/passcode lock

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Turtle Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual - Turtle Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Turtle Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for journaling and venting
- 👍 Helps organize life, especially for ADHD
- 👍 Useful for tracking journeys (weight loss, medical info)
- 👍 Provides privacy for thoughts
- 👍 Easy to use and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium required for many features (photos, audio, multiple journals)
- 🔒 Privacy features (locking) can be buggy or require payment
- 💸 High cost for premium features ($40/year mentioned)
- 😔 Limited free functionality
- 🐢 Slow performance reported

**Reported bugs**

- Locking feature not working correctly
- App is slow
- Cannot make new pages
- Cannot see typing when reaching bottom of screen
- Formatted text not displaying properly when viewing entries (but displays when editing)

**Requested features**

- Add lines for stylus writing
- Add calendars
- Allow adding photos without premium
- Improve voice diary attachment functionality (stops when screen off)
- Allow listening to voice recordings when screen is off


### Lefty Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lefty-keyboard/id6747690601)

A universal keyboard layout designed specifically for left-handed iPhone and iPad users. It prioritizes privacy with no tracking or full access, and is optimized for performance and battery life.

**Highlights:** Left-handed layout, Universal for iPhone/iPad, No full access required, No tracking, No ads, Lightweight and battery-friendly

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lefty Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Destekçi - Aylık | $4.99 | per month |
| Lefty Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Küçük Bahşiş | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orta Bahşiş | $2.99 | one-time |
| Büyük Bahşiş | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Diary with Lock free?

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

### Is Lefty Keyboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daily Diary with Lock or Lefty Keyboard?

Daily Diary with Lock is rated higher. Daily Diary with Lock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Lefty Keyboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Daily Diary with Lock or Lefty Keyboard have ads?

Lefty Keyboard shows ads; Daily Diary with Lock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Diary with Lock or Lefty Keyboard?

Daily Diary with Lock ships an update monthly, and Lefty Keyboard every 9 days. Most recently, Daily Diary with Lock was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lefty Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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