# Pudding Note vs Diary & Gratitude Journal

The clearest difference is ads: Diary & Gratitude Journal at none against Pudding Note's shown. Diary & Gratitude Journal also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 6). Pudding Note's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pudding Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Diary & Gratitude Journal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 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 — 4.7 for Pudding Note against 4.8 for Diary & Gratitude Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary & Gratitude Journal has 111 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Pudding Note's written reviews are positive against 60% of Diary & Gratitude Journal's.

Pudding Note ships an update every 10 days, Diary & Gratitude Journal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pudding Note | Diary & Gratitude Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pudding-note-diary-and-journal/id1662421778/reviews) | **[4.8 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-and-gratitude-journal/id6450155796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Finger Game Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455330123) | [Agilizer Inc Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216886639) |

## What reviewers say

### Pudding Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pudding-note-diary-and-journal/id1662421778)

Create a personalized digital journal with a variety of decorative stickers, fonts, and backgrounds. This app offers a fun and easy way to log your daily life, memories, and thoughts with cloud synchronization for data safety.

**Highlights:** Easy pocketbook creation, Cute Q version and fresh backgrounds, Exquisite stickers and fancy fonts, Customizable notebook covers, Cloud synchronization, Memo, notepad, and painting functions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually VIP | $17.99 | per year |
| Permanently VIP | $31.99 | one-time |


### Diary & Gratitude Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-and-gratitude-journal/id6450155796)

This app helps you reflect on your day and cultivate positivity through daily journaling and gratitude practice. Capture thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and focus on life's blessings to transform your outlook.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling, Gratitude practice, Mood tracking, Self-reflection, Positive mindset cultivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary and Gratitude Journal | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| Daily Journaling | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| Personal Diary with Password | $35.00 | per year |
| Daily Gratitude Journal | $35.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pudding Note free?

Pudding Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Diary & Gratitude Journal free?

Diary & Gratitude Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pudding Note or Diary & Gratitude Journal?

Diary & Gratitude Journal is rated higher. Pudding Note averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Diary & Gratitude Journal averages 4.8 from 111 ratings.

### Do Pudding Note or Diary & Gratitude Journal have ads?

Pudding Note shows ads; Diary & Gratitude Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pudding Note or Diary & Gratitude Journal?

Pudding Note ships an update every 10 days, and Diary & Gratitude Journal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pudding Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Diary & Gratitude Journal on November 3, 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.*