# My Diary vs One Button Journal

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Diary at free with in-app purchases against One Button Journal's subscription. My Diary also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). One Button Journal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Diary sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and One Button Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Diary | One Button Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 119 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BetterApp Tech Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579321591) | [MEDIWARE CY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759910044) |

## What reviewers say

### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589)

This app offers a secure and personalized digital journal for recording daily thoughts, memories, and emotions. Enhance entries with photos, themes, and mood tracking. It's designed to support mental well-being by providing a private space for self-reflection and emotional processing.

**Highlights:** Password-protected diary, Add photos and drawings, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Mood tracking and analysis, Rich text editing, Journaling guides

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary Subscription Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Yearly VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Diary Permanent VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| My Diary Permanent VIP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password, fingerprint, and security question options
- 📝 Easy to write and express thoughts
- 🎨 Customizable with themes, stickers, and photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking moods and daily activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind premium paywall
- 🔍 Limited free theme and sticker options
- 🐛 Issues with formatting, text editing, and photo placement
- 🔄 Requires restoring purchases frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Entries not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior with password/lock features

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync across devices
- More free customization options
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Better organization tools like folders or tags


### One Button Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-button-journal/id6756920131)

Capture life's moments effortlessly with a single tap. Add details later or let AI summarize your days and months. This app helps you remember without the burden of traditional journaling.

**Highlights:** One-tap moment capture, Add context later, AI daily/monthly summaries, Unlimited journals with subscription, Data stays on device

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Bi-annual Subscription | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Diary free?

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

### Is One Button Journal free?

One Button Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do My Diary or One Button Journal have ads?

My Diary shows ads; One Button Journal does not.

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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.*