Super Simple Diary vs Journal Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Super Simple Diary
Record your thoughts and memories with this straightforward journaling application. It allows you to attach multiple photos to entries and features a minimalist design to keep your focus. Your data is stored locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy.
- Simple writing and reading interface
- Attach multiple pictures to entries
- Minimalist and distraction-free design
- Local data storage for privacy
- User-friendly interface
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Hi. This is the simplest diary app "Super Simple Diary". FEATURES: - Only write and read a diary. No extra features. - Attach multiple pictures. - The simple and minimalist design will not disturb your thoughts. - The recorded data is saved only in your phone, so your privacy is assured.
Journal Lock
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Build an unbreakable journaling habit. Journal Lock helps you journal every day by using Screen Time to lock selected apps until you write. Set your journaling time, write your entry, then unlock your apps. FREE FEATURES (NO PURCHASE REQUIRED) - Normal Mode journaling (distraction-free writing) - App lock habit flow with Screen Time - Mood tracking - Voice-to-text journaling - Time Capsule (revisit past entries) - Entry encryption, Face ID / Touch ID protection - Sync across iPhone and iPad PREMIUM FEATURES (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED) - Interactive Mode with AI coaching prompts - Weekly AI insights and reflections SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium requires an auto-renewing in-app subscription, billed monthly or yearly. A 7-day free trial is available for eligible users. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.journallock.io/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.journallock.io/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Journal Lock at none against Super Simple Diary's shown. Super Simple Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Super Simple Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Journal Lock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Super Simple Diary | Journal Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryunosuke Nagase | asim samuel |
In-app purchases
Super Simple Diary
- PREMIUM - LIFETIME$5.99
Journal Lock
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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