Comparison

Daily Note vs Mini journal

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

Head to head
About

Daily Note

This app allows users to create a personal journal with a wide variety of decorative materials and customizable notebook covers. It offers a secure password feature to protect private entries and aims to provide a healing and creative journaling experience.

Highlights
  • Massive material library
  • Simulation notebook cover
  • Secure password protection
  • Record mood and life events
  • Customizable journal entries
  • Healing and creative experience
Features
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This is a cure with the function of the hand ledger software, a huge amount of material, simulation notebook cover, exquisite stickers, let us record the mood, record life Or to record their own feelings, both have a healing function, every day is in the mood for youth, exquisite girl and boy life must, the future is predictable. [Massive materials to use as you please] Whether cartoon, MOE, Japanese or fresh, various styles of material can be used, not only can record dribs and dribs of beautification of life, but also according to their own preferences to biochemical account into their own works of art; [Secure password to protect privacy] Whether it is recording daily, or recording mood, these are all very private little secrets. With password function, you can feel free to write, so that these little secrets will always become their own unique memory; 【 Simulation notebook cover 】 Let you smooth experience as if in the photo notebook, but also can classify, fill in the information they like, let them become their own mood record; 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://hashxtech.github.io/posts/wenxichao/fuwu Privacy policy: https://hashxtech.github.io/posts/wenxichao/privacy

About

Mini journal

This app offers a cute and simple way to journal your thoughts and memories. Customize your entries with a variety of stickers and backgrounds, and even create your own unique designs. Share your creations easily with friends and enjoy a seamless journaling experience on any device.

Highlights
  • Cute stickers and backgrounds
  • Concise and fast editing
  • DIY sticker creation
  • One-click sharing
  • iPad large screen support
Features
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Mini journal, a cute journaling app, diary, and notebook. You can use your imagination to create journals. Moving forward, every moment is worth recording. *A plethora of cute stickers and carefully selected backgrounds, regularly updating materials to keep inspiration flowing. *A concise design, fast process, and flexible editing function allow you to complete a journal in just a few minutes. *DIY your exclusive stickers with a paintbrush to write and draw better. *One click sharing helps you quickly share your journal with friends. *Device support, clearer journal with iPad large screen. Persistence is a ray of light, illuminating the path forward and making every step shine brightly! This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewals in the account settings section. Cancelling automatic renewals must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not yet ended, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To initiate a subscription, you need to agree to the following terms: Service Terms: https://xinqun.github.io/posts/xinqun/fuwu Privacy terms: https://xinqun.github.io/posts/xinqun/privacy

Screenshots

Daily Note4 screens
Mini journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Daily Note and Mini journal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Mini journal's written reviews are positive against 40% of Daily Note's. Mini journal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Daily Note's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Daily Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Mini journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Daily Note against 4.7 for Mini journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 158 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Daily Note's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mini journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Daily Note versus Mini journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily NoteMini journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (68 ratings) — better4.7 (158 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews94.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer熹超 温新群 陈

Customer experience

Daily Note

All ratings57 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Mini journal

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.2%

Bugs and requests

Daily Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mini journal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks deleted
  • Kept glitching out
  • Doesn't automatically save
  • Cannot purchase VIP

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more stickers
  • Add a free lock or password to the journal
  • Make password protection free, not pro
  • Add more free sticker options
  • Improve sticker package availability without payment

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Daily Note

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Quarterly Plus Version3 Days trial$7.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$11.99
None

Mini journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daily Note free?
Daily Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini journal free?
Mini journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Daily Note or Mini journal?
Daily Note is rated higher. Daily Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Mini journal averages 4.7 from 158 ratings.
Do Daily Note or Mini journal have ads?
Both Daily Note and Mini journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Daily Note or Mini journal?
Daily Note ships an update every 2 months, and Mini journal every 2 months. Most recently, Daily Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mini journal on October 30, 2026.

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