# Zen vs 5秒日記

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5秒日記 at none against Zen's 2. 5秒日記 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Zen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 5秒日記 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zen | 5秒日記 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-daily-diary-journal/id1665333520/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryunosuke Nagase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506451599) | [SOTOCHA](https://appshunter.io/developer/501449724) |

## What reviewers say

### Zen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-daily-diary-journal/id1665333520)

This minimal journaling app helps you build a daily habit of recording your thoughts and experiences. It offers a simple, line-by-line entry system, calendar synchronization, and security features like password and biometric unlock. Organize entries with tags for easy retrieval.

**Highlights:** Effortless line-by-line recording, Calendar synchronization for context, Daily notification reminders, Minimalist and intuitive design, Password and biometric security, Tag-based organization and search

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM - MONTHLY | $2.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM - ANNUAL | $19.99 | per year |


### 5秒日記

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5/id6746212176)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zen free?

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

### Is 5秒日記 free?

5秒日記 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Zen or 5秒日記 have ads?

Zen shows ads; 5秒日記 does not.

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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.*