# Daily Diary with Lock vs Shift Schedule Calendar

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daily Diary with Lock at 14.0 against Shift Schedule Calendar's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Shift Schedule Calendar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Diary with Lock | Shift Schedule Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-diary-with-lock-turtle/id1569737377/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **62** | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saturday Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242436346) | [HABIBE ATIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843718694) |

## 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


### Shift Schedule Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-schedule-calendar/id6799646525)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shift Schedule Calendar Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Diary with Lock free?

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

### Is Shift Schedule Calendar free?

Shift Schedule Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Daily Diary with Lock or Shift Schedule Calendar have ads?

Neither Daily Diary with Lock nor Shift Schedule Calendar shows ads.

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