Comparison

Diary vs My Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Diary

This app allows you to record your daily thoughts, moods, and experiences in a private digital journal. It offers a visually appealing way to document memories and review your emotional journey over time.

Highlights
  • Write journal entries
  • Record daily moods
  • Rich visual materials
  • Mood review feature
  • Private notebook
Features
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Everyone's mood has good or bad, you can use this hand ledger software to keep a diary Do hand ledger, record the mood. Use a journal when every moment is worth recording Or in the form of a hand ledger, if you look back, you'll see that It's a flashback Here are the features we have for you: "Write a book" Exquisite form style, with rich expressions to express the mood of every day. 'Rich material' Rich materials, let you record beautiful at the same time both visual beauty. "Keep a Journal" Simply record the good things that happen every day in the form of a journal. "Mood Review" When you open the record, full of mood review, let yourself more Know yourself. We sincerely hope that you can find yourself here, happy life. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service:https://zhiwenriji.github.io/posts/zhiwen/fuwu Privacy policy:https://zhiwenriji.github.io/posts/zhiwen/privacy

About

My Notes

This app allows for freeform handwritten note-taking and drawing on an infinite canvas. It supports file imports and graphic diary creation with image integration, serving as a digital tool for learning and organization.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and drawing
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • Graphic diary creation with images
  • File import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Paperless learning tool
Features
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「My Notes」 is a very popular handwritten note application, breaking the paperless learning. Handwritten notes, more convenient for editing notes, The design is simple and can be used for painting. It is another window for learning software and a good helper for sorting out files. You can also edit a graphic diary. Pictures can be added to each diary, not just words. Support file import annotation and other functions, making it more convenient and concise to use. Support Apple pencil, which can be integrated into your process whether you are studying or working. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/fuwu Privacy policy : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/privacy

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
My Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Diary and My Notes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Diary's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's. Diary also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). My Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and My Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary has 1.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Diary's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update every 2 months, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diary versus My Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryMy Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智文 许文龙 林

Customer experience

Diary

All ratings1,382 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.8%

My Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Diary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Deleted user entries
  • Sticker issues causing data loss
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Password protection or locking feature for free users
  • More plain text editing options
  • Ability to enlarge text
  • Improved syncing and backup functionality
  • Expanded language support

My Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
3 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarter VIP3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Diary or My Notes?
Diary is rated higher. Diary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while My Notes averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Diary or My Notes have ads?
Both Diary and My Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Diary or My Notes?
Diary ships an update every 2 months, and My Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Diary was updated on October 1, 2026 and My Notes on September 18, 2026.

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