# Duck Widget Memo vs My Journal

The clearest difference is device support: My Journal at 3 against Duck Widget Memo's 1. My Journal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duck Widget Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Duck Widget Memo against 4.6 for My Journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 188 and 229 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Duck Widget Memo's written reviews are positive against 91% of My Journal's.

Duck Widget Memo ships an update every 2 weeks, My Journal monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duck Widget Memo | My Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-widget-memo/id1594616099/reviews)** | [4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 188 | **229** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroaki Umino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594616101) | [Hangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232519088) |

## What reviewers say

### Duck Widget Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck-widget-memo/id1594616099)

This app allows you to create customizable sticky notes that can be placed directly on your device's desktop. Personalize backgrounds, fonts, and choose from a variety of icons to help you remember tasks and information.

**Highlights:** Desktop sticky notes, Customizable background and font color, 40+ icon shapes, Draw games, Free wallpapers, Edit widgets, Multiple memos on widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Extremely cute designs
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📝 Useful for reminders
- 💖 Adds joy and motivation
- ✨ Customizable appearance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss after updates
- 🐛 Lost Pro features after update
- 💸 Ads for free characters
- 🤔 Difficulty deleting
- 😩 Complicated for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Update caused data loss
- Lost Pro features after update
- Cannot get new ducks/characters
- Small characters cause input issues
- App crashes or won't open after update

**Requested features**

- Add scrolling for long notes
- Add ability to insert photos
- More character designs
- Third-party account linking for progress transfer
- Add list or numbered memo function


### My Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938)

This app offers a digital journaling experience with customizable notebook covers and a wide array of decorative stickers and writing papers. It provides a secure way to record your thoughts and memories with password protection and unlimited storage. The app encourages daily reflection for personal growth and well-being.

**Highlights:** Simulation notebook with various covers, Security password protection, Rich collection of stickers and writing paper, Unlimited storage capacity, Simple drag-and-drop interface, Habit tracking for daily reflection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duck Widget Memo free?

Duck Widget Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Duck Widget Memo or My Journal?

Duck Widget Memo is rated higher. Duck Widget Memo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while My Journal averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.

### Do Duck Widget Memo or My Journal have ads?

Both Duck Widget Memo and My Journal show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duck Widget Memo or My Journal?

Duck Widget Memo ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Journal monthly. Most recently, Duck Widget Memo was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Journal on October 24, 2026.

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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.*