Comparison

My Notes vs Diary Duck

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

Head to head
About

My Notes

This app allows for freeform handwritten note-taking and drawing on an infinite canvas. It supports file imports and graphic diary creation with image integration, serving as a digital tool for learning and organization.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and drawing
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • Graphic diary creation with images
  • File import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Paperless learning tool
Features
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「My Notes」 is a very popular handwritten note application, breaking the paperless learning. Handwritten notes, more convenient for editing notes, The design is simple and can be used for painting. It is another window for learning software and a good helper for sorting out files. You can also edit a graphic diary. Pictures can be added to each diary, not just words. Support file import annotation and other functions, making it more convenient and concise to use. Support Apple pencil, which can be integrated into your process whether you are studying or working. 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://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/fuwu Privacy policy : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/privacy

About

Diary Duck

Create beautiful digital journals with a vast collection of stickers, templates, and AI-powered tools. Easily design custom layouts and protect your memories with password protection. Regularly updated with new materials and features.

Highlights
  • Extensive sticker and background materials
  • AI sticker generation
  • Hand account templates
  • Pen and tape drawing tools
  • Password protection for journals
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Hi~ Welcome to Diary Duck, let's record the beautiful life together, let us make the best hand account, use the hand account to collect small memories~ "High-Quality Materials" 1. Plenty of beautiful, fresh stickers, quality materials are waiting for you to use. 2. Background templates are designed by our illustrators, convenient, and definitely make your hand account look good and easy to use. 3. AI stickers, users can use AI function to turn pictures into stickers you want and save them in your material library.
 "Super Convenient Hand Account Making" 1. Hand account template, lots of hand account template materials, just modify the content, a good-looking hand account is made. 2. Border stickers, users can use border stickers to quickly layout and make the style you want. 3. The function is simple, the app's function is super powerful, and the operation is simple, it's super fast to get started.
 "Non-Stop Benefits and Activities" 1. We will do some activities irregularly to give back to new and old users, you have the chance to win prizes by participating. 2. Membership prices will also be adjusted on certain special days, taking care of every Duck student.
 "APP Features" 1. Sticker Materials: A lot of sticker materials allow you to create without worries. 2. Background Materials: Designed by illustrators, make your hand account look professional. 3. Hand Account Template: The official will produce some popular hand account template styles, making it super convenient for you to make a hand account in three steps. 4. Pen Function: Support hand-drawn drawing of some small stickers and border styles. 5. AI Stickers: Sticker images can be cut out through AI machine to make the stickers you want, create the stickers you want. 6. Tape Function: Create richer border styles, paint whenever you want. 7. Password book: Add passwords to hand accounts, only the hand account can be opened through the password. 8. Different styles of stickers, backgrounds, and materials will be updated continuously.
 "Feedback to Developers" There are many happy and unhappy things in life, you can use the hand account to collect your small memories, thank you for meeting, we know that there are many shortcomings, if there are any problems, or good ideas, welcome to feedback in the application, contact us, every message from you will be read carefully!
 "Renewal Description" This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal in the account settings, and cancel automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial is not over, the remaining days will be automatically invalidated after you start your subscription. To start a subscription, you need to agree to the following terms:
 Terms of Service: https://www-handaccount.gitlab.io/terms-of-use/ Privacy Agreement: https://www-handaccount.gitlab.io/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

My Notes4 screens
Diary Duck4 screens

Verdict

The call

My Notes and Diary Duck both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Diary Duck's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's. Diary Duck also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Diary Duck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Diary Duck holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary Duck has 77 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of My Notes's written reviews are positive against 33% of Diary Duck's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Diary Duck weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Notes versus Diary Duck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NotesDiary Duck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)4.6 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1377 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB205 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer文龙 林立桓 孙

Customer experience

My Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Diary Duck

All ratings77 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarter VIP3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
3 purchases

Diary Duck

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 年度会员3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$6.99

Questions

Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diary Duck free?
Diary Duck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Notes or Diary Duck?
Diary Duck is rated higher. My Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Diary Duck averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.
Do My Notes or Diary Duck have ads?
Both My Notes and Diary Duck show ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes or Diary Duck?
My Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Diary Duck weekly. Most recently, My Notes was updated on September 18, 2026 and Diary Duck on September 23, 2026.

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