Comparison

Memory vs My Diary with password & lock

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

Head to head
About

Memory

Easily track important dates and count down to special occasions like anniversaries, vacations, and holidays. Never miss a significant day again with this intuitive event reminder and day counter.

Highlights
  • Countdown to events
  • Count up from past events
  • Widgets for countdown and calendar
  • Customizable event icons
  • Add notes to events
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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「Memory」is a simple countdown and day tracker app that can help you count down to special events and occasions, such as anniversaries, vacations, birthdays, holidays, the New Year, and more. With 「Memory」, you'll never miss an important day. Start by adding events and keeping track of your important days! ==Main Features== * Countdown the days to an event / Count up from past events * Widgets: countdown widgets, calendar widget, lock screen countdown widget * Choose an icon image for every event * Add notes to an event * Automatically sync records among all devices through iCloud. Privacy Policy: https://memoryteam.github.io/privacypolicymemory/ Terms of Service: https://memoryteam.github.io/termsofservicememory/

About

My Diary with password & lock

This app provides a private space to record thoughts, emotions, and activities. It features mood tracking, photo attachments, and customizable reminders to encourage self-reflection. Secure your entries with password or biometric protection and gain insights into your life patterns.

Highlights
  • Write and organize diary entries
  • Visual mood tracker
  • Add photos and attachments
  • Personalized reminders and prompts
  • Password and biometric security
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Search and insights
Features
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My Diary is a comprehensive personal journal and mood tracking app that allows you to record your thoughts, emotions, and activities in a simple and intuitive way. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Diary helps you reflect, organize, and understand your life on a deeper level. Key Features: Write and Organize Entries: Capture your thoughts, experiences, and memorable moments in beautifully designed digital diary entries. Organize them by date, category, or tags for easy access and navigation. Mood Tracker: Keep track of your emotions and moods using a visual mood tracker. Choose from a range of emotions or customize your own, and record how you feel each day to identify patterns and gain insights into your emotional well-being. Photos: Enhance your journal entries by adding photos, videos, voice recordings, or other attachments to fully capture the essence of your memories and experiences. Reminders and Prompts: Set personalized reminders to encourage regular journaling and self-reflection. Receive thoughtful prompts and questions to inspire deeper introspection and enhance your journaling practice. Privacy and Security: Safeguard your personal thoughts and memories with password protection or biometric authentication. Your data is stored securely and privately on your device or can be backed up to your preferred cloud storage service. Customization Options: Personalize your journaling experience with a variety of fonts, themes, and colors. Make your diary truly yours by customizing the app's appearance to reflect your unique style. Search and Insights: Easily search through your journal entries using keywords, tags, or dates to find specific memories or moments. Gain valuable insights into your life patterns and emotional well-being through visualizations and statistics. My Diary is your personal companion, offering a safe and convenient space for self-reflection, personal growth, and creative expression. Start your journey of self-discovery and preserve your precious memories with Journaling Diary today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Memory4 screens
My Diary with password & lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: My Diary with password & lock at 620 against Memory's 10. My Diary with password & lock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Memory's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Memory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Diary with password & lock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memory holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Diary with password & lock has 620 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Memory's written reviews are positive against 84% of My Diary with password & lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memory ships an update every 6 weeks, My Diary with password & lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Memory versus My Diary with password & lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemoryMy Diary with password & lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.6 (620 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings10620 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQing Gao4TH FLOOR APPS SIA

Customer experience

Memory

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My Diary with password & lock

All ratings617 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative7.3%

Bugs and requests

Memory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Diary with password & lock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/password issues
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio recording
  • Sync across devices
  • More free customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Memory

One-time1
  • Memory Pro$1.99
5 purchases

My Diary with password & lock

Subscriptions5
  • Diary Premium Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • My Diary Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • My Diary Premium Plan$19.991 Year
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  • My Diary Premium Plan14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Diary Premium Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Memory free?
Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Diary with password & lock free?
My Diary with password & lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memory or My Diary with password & lock?
Memory is rated higher. Memory averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while My Diary with password & lock averages 4.6 from 620 ratings.
Do Memory or My Diary with password & lock have ads?
Both Memory and My Diary with password & lock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memory or My Diary with password & lock?
Memory ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Diary with password & lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Memory was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Diary with password & lock on October 27, 2026.

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