Being vs Diary with Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Being
This app provides a private and secure space to record your daily thoughts, feelings, and moods. It offers features like photo attachments, mood tracking, and categorization to make journaling a therapeutic self-care habit. Secure your entries with password and biometric locks.
- Private journaling
- Attach photos
- Track 12 moods
- Categorize entries
- Password and biometric lock
- Journal journey charts
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Let Being be your best friend. It’s easy to use, gets insight in every aspect of your life, and you can capture your moods that reflect your emotional state. Simply share your thoughts and feelings daily. Try to turn your thoughts, expressions, and emotions into words. Moreso, Being lets you express your Journaling with moods. So journaling won't be boring. Journaling can be a powerful self care habit - this app will be therapeutic for your Being and release stress as you write down your mind. Oh, and you don’t need to worry, all your Journals are safe with Being. We respect your privacy; your Journal is yours and yours only. Nobody can read it, even us. Features: • Journal privately • Post pictures in Journal • Post pictures taken by camera in Journal • 12 moods to pick in Journal • Categorize each Journal • Completely secure: lock the app with password and unlock with Face ID/Touch ID • Share to your social media • Breakdown details of your Journal journey in chart, gradient, and calendar form • Gentle notification as a reminder for Journaling everyday • Customizable app icon privacy policy: https://mikecaesario.app/being-privacy-policy
Diary with Lock
Securely record daily thoughts, feelings, and memories with a customizable, password-protected digital journal. Enhance entries with photos, audio, and a mood tracker to understand your emotional journey. Offers prompts and themes for inspiration and organization.
- Password and Face ID protection
- Multimedia entries (photos, audio)
- Mood tracking calendar
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Journal prompts
- Tagging for organization
- Cloud backup
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Diary with Lock: Daily Diary - your free, no-ads online diary! Easily capture your daily moments, track your feelings, and organize your thoughts with our secure, password-protected diary. Create your own space with fun personalized styles. Whether you want to release stress or celebrate your wins, Daily Diary is always here to listen! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM DIARY: - Personalized diary with various fonts, colors, stickers, and layouts - Protection for your diary with PIN & Face ID - Multimedia options with photo and audio to enrich your diary - 70+ backgrounds and themes to fit your diary styles - Mood calendar to track and visualize mood changes alongside your diary entries - Tags for easy categorization and searching of diary entries - Journal prompts on various topics to spark your diary - Custom notifications to keep your diary habit - Cloud backup to safeguard your memories # DIARY WITH PASSWORD Your privacy is our top priority! With Daily Diary, You can protect your diary with various security options, including PIN & Face ID, ensuring your diary is just for your eyes. # DESIGN YOUR OWN DIARY Customize your diary experience! Enjoy unlimited text input options with a variety of fonts, colors, and styles (like bold or italic). Also, with exciting stickers and fun emojis, you can add a little extra fun to your every diary page. # MOOD JOURNEY IN YOUR DIARY Add your mood to your diary entries and see how it changes over time with our mood calendar. This helps you understand your feelings better and take care of your mental health. # DIARY MORE THAN WORDS Your diary is more than just writing! Include photos and audio clips in your diary to fully capture your life and relive those cherished memories whenever you want. # 70+ DIARY THEMES & BACKGROUNDS With 70+ constantly updated themes and backgrounds, your diary can reflect your unique style! From playful patterns to serene landscapes, customize your diary to suit your vibe. # VARIOUS DIARY PROMPTS Spark your diary inspiration with a range of curated prompts! Covering all aspects of life, including gratitude, mental health (like journaling for mental health), emotions, motivation, health, confidence, creativity, and more, these prompts will enrich your diary experience. # TAG YOUR DIARY Stay organized with diary tags! Easily categorize your diary with tags like #Love, #Food, and #Trip, so you can quickly search for specific entries when you want to revisit those cherished memories. # BUILD A DIARY HABIT Never miss a moment! Set reminders to make your diary a daily habit, making it easy to capture your thoughts and experiences every day. # BACKUP YOUR DIARY Secure your precious memories! With our Cloud backup, your diary data is securely stored and always ready for you. You can easily switch devices without the risk of losing your diary. Ready to start your diary journey? With our diary app, you can easily capture your thoughts, feelings, and memories. No matter where you are, your diary is right by your side. Download now and make your diary a special part of your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Diary with Lock at every 2 weeks against Being's every 4 months. On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Being ships an update every 4 months, Diary with Lock every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Being | Diary with Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (992 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 992 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Caesario | Simple Health |
Customer experience
Being
Diary with Lock
Bugs and requests
Being
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Diary with Lock
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More background and font options
- Ability to move photos freely
- Draw own drawings
- Additional background themes
In-app purchases
Being
No in-app purchases
Diary with Lock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Being free?
Is Diary with Lock free?
Do Being or Diary with Lock have ads?
Which is updated more often, Being or Diary with Lock?
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