Comparison

Diary vs MemoKids

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

MemoKids

Features
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MemoKids is your child's digital journal — the place to keep every precious moment from the early years. Create memories as text, photos, videos, or audio recordings. Add a title, date, and description. Every memory is organized chronologically in a beautiful timeline. GROWTH TRACKING Record height, weight, and head circumference. Track your child's development with interactive charts. Use your phone's camera and AR technology to measure height directly from the app, no additional tools needed. TIMELINE AND CALENDAR View all memories in a chronological timeline or calendar view. Filter by type to quickly find what you need. PDF ALBUM Export memories into an elegant PDF album, perfect for printing or sharing with grandparents. FAMILY SHARING Share memories with the other parent or family members. Import and export data securely. SECURITY Protect memories with a PIN code and biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID). No one can access the app without your permission. MULTIPLE CHILDREN Add separate profiles for each child. Switch quickly between them and keep memories organized. ELEGANT DESIGN Modern, clean interface with dark and light mode. Built specifically for parents who appreciate simplicity. MemoKids Premium includes: - Unlimited memories - Video and audio recordings - AR height measurement - PDF album export - Family sharing - Unlimited child profiles Privacy Policy: https://memokids-79cbb.web.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
MemoKids4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MemoKids at none against Diary's shown. Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 MemoKids sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update every 2 months, MemoKids every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Diary versus MemoKids: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryMemoKids
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer智文 许Alexandrov Pavel

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

MemoKids

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
2 purchases

MemoKids

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Anual Access14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoKids free?
MemoKids is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diary or MemoKids have ads?
Diary shows ads; MemoKids does not.
Which is updated more often, Diary or MemoKids?
Diary ships an update every 2 months, and MemoKids every 4 months. Most recently, Diary was updated on November 3, 2026 and MemoKids on October 24, 2026.

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