# Board vs My Diary

The clearest difference is rating: My Diary at 4.7 against Board's 4.0. My Diary also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 4) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Diary sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Diary has 28K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Board's written reviews are positive against 71% of My Diary's.

Board ships an update every 3 weeks, My Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Board | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board/id356295586/reviews) | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pecora GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/402870103) | [BetterApp Tech Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579321591) |

## What reviewers say

### Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board/id356295586)

Organize and display your favorite photos and notes on a virtual bulletin board. Personalize your space with decorative emojis and easily access your visual reminders on your iPad or iPhone.

**Highlights:** Import and display favorite photos, Create notes, Add decorative emojis, Intuitive interface, Portable bulletin board

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id1579321589)

This app offers a secure and personalized digital journal for recording daily thoughts, memories, and emotions. Enhance entries with photos, themes, and mood tracking. It's designed to support mental well-being by providing a private space for self-reflection and emotional processing.

**Highlights:** Password-protected diary, Add photos and drawings, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Mood tracking and analysis, Rich text editing, Journaling guides

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary VIP ( Month ) | $2.99 | per month |
| Diary Subscription Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| My Diary Yearly VIP | $23.99 | per year |
| Diary Permanent VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| My Diary Permanent VIP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password, fingerprint, and security question options
- 📝 Easy to write and express thoughts
- 🎨 Customizable with themes, stickers, and photos
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking moods and daily activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind premium paywall
- 🔍 Limited free theme and sticker options
- 🐛 Issues with formatting, text editing, and photo placement
- 🔄 Requires restoring purchases frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Entries not saving properly
- Inconsistent behavior with password/lock features

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync across devices
- More free customization options
- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Better organization tools like folders or tags


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Board free?

Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Board or My Diary?

My Diary is rated higher. Board averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while My Diary averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.

### Do Board or My Diary have ads?

My Diary shows ads; Board does not.

### Which is updated more often, Board or My Diary?

Board ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Board was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Diary on October 31, 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.*