# Daily Journal vs Authenticator Password

The clearest difference is ads: Authenticator Password at none against Daily Journal's shown. Daily Journal's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Authenticator Password sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Daily Journal against 4.7 for Authenticator Password. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Journal has 5.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Daily Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Journal | Authenticator Password |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-diary-with-lock/id1605113008/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password/id6449274151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimpleInnovation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479770962) | [裕涛 兰](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624361053) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-diary-with-lock/id1605113008)

This app serves as a private digital journal to record daily experiences, emotions, and memories. Secure your entries with password, fingerprint, or face ID, and enhance them with photos. Track your moods and use built-in reminders to cultivate a consistent journaling habit.

**Highlights:** Password, fingerprint, and face ID security, Add photos to journal entries, Mood and emotion tracking, Calendar view for memories, Daily journaling reminders, Simple and beautiful interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal for 1 month - 30% OFF | $1.99 | per month |
| Daily journal for 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Cute notes for 1 year DISCOUNT | $12.99 | per year |
| Cute notes for 1 year | $17.99 | per year |
| Secret diary Forever 30% OFF | $41.99 | one-time |
| Secret diary with lock Forever | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password and biometric lock
- 📝 Allows easy journaling and expression of feelings
- 🎨 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 📊 Mood tracking and insights
- 🆓 Free to use with no ads or subscriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Limited free features, many premium options
- 🖼️ Inability to use own photos as backgrounds
- 🕰️ No reminders to write daily entries

**Reported bugs**

- Password recovery not working for some users
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More free stickers and fonts
- Ability to organize entries by categories
- Option to add videos or audio recordings
- Sync across devices


### Authenticator Password

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-password/id6449274151)

Securely store your two-factor authentication tokens and manage passwords with this app. It offers automatic setup, support for multiple accounts, and biometric unlock for enhanced security. Enjoy a premium user experience with encrypted iCloud backups and privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** Secure 2FA token storage, Password management, Automatic QR code setup, Multi-account support, Face ID & Touch ID unlock, Encrypted iCloud backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authenticator for 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Authenticator for 1 year | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Journal free?

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

### Is Authenticator Password free?

Authenticator Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Journal or Authenticator Password?

Daily Journal is rated higher. Daily Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Authenticator Password averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Daily Journal or Authenticator Password have ads?

Daily Journal shows ads; Authenticator Password does not.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Journal or Authenticator Password?

Daily Journal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Authenticator Password every 5 weeks. Most recently, Daily Journal was updated on October 29, 2026 and Authenticator Password on October 27, 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.*