Comparison

My Journal vs Nice journal

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

Head to head
About

My Journal

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
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What's special about her? ** Simulation notebook: a variety of covers, make a hand ledger so that you feel as if you are using a real notebook; ** Security password: set their own exclusive password, when you don't want to share who also can't see; ** Rich materials: whether stickers, writing paper, are xiaobian carefully prepared for you; ** Large capacity: Don't worry, no matter how much you write, you can always save, unlimited; ** Simple and easy to use: just click, drag, rotate to complete the production, easy to use; ** Habit: as long as you record your happiness and sorrow every day, magical things will happen; What she can bring to you · Growth memoir: every day growth has its own unique content, as long as the record, is beautification; · Share with yourself, you will find yourself so lovely; · Mysterious power: really magical oh, you can also make a wish oh, it is said that many little lovely wish has come true; · Always love: No matter in life, in study, in love, we all experience different moments. As long as we record them, You'll find that life's surprises are always there. 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://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/fuwu Privacy policy: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/privacy

About

Nice journal

This app helps users create beautiful and private journals with a variety of customization options. Add stickers, backgrounds, and photos to record memories and aspirations. Password protection ensures your entries remain secure.

Highlights
  • Customizable stickers and backgrounds
  • Password-protected private space
  • Apple Pencil support for iPad
  • Photo insertion for visual journaling
  • Goal and dream recording
Features
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Nice journal is a girl's Journaling app. It has a lot of stickers, background pictures and fonts to help you easily record your wonderful life. Making a journal is a sense of ritual. As a safe and private girl's diary, you can write down your goals and dreams here. [Material] A lot of cute sticker materials and fresh backgrounds make diarys fun. [Privacy] Password protects your private space, and you can write it with confidence. [apple pencil] Adapt to ipad, support editing your handbook through apple pencil. [Photos] Insert photos in your journal and record your life with pictures. Nice journal understands that she still has a lot of room for improvement, and also looks forward to your feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us~ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. The renewal fee will be charged to your account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If you do not cancel the subscription during the trial period, the unused trial period will be automatically forfeited after the subscription is purchased. After completing your purchase, you can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your App Store Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://oldercn.github.io/posts/yufengyun/fuwu Privacy Policy: https://oldercn.github.io/posts/yufengyun/privacy

Screenshots

My Journal3 screens
Nice journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Journal and Nice journal both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nice journal's. My Journal also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nice journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for My Journal against 4.5 for Nice journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 230 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 60% of Nice journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Journal ships an update monthly, Nice journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My Journal versus Nice journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy JournalNice journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (230 ratings) — better4.5 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better122
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.风云 余

Customer experience

My Journal

All ratings198 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Nice journal

All ratings106 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$6.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$9.99
3 purchases

Nice journal

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly Version3 Days trial$8.993 Months
  • 6 months Version3 Days trial$14.996 Months

Questions

Is My Journal free?
My Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nice journal free?
Nice journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Journal or Nice journal?
My Journal is rated higher. My Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Nice journal averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.
Do My Journal or Nice journal have ads?
Both My Journal and Nice journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Journal or Nice journal?
My Journal ships an update monthly, and Nice journal every 2 months. Most recently, My Journal was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nice journal on November 3, 2026.

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