# ARAPPLI vs Simple Diary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Diary at 78% against ARAPPLI's 32%. Simple Diary also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (908 vs 6). ARAPPLI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ARAPPLI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Diary has 908 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of ARAPPLI's written reviews are positive against 78% of Simple Diary's.

ARAPPLI ships an update every 3 months, Simple Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARAPPLI | Simple Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arappli-ar-application/id408164307/reviews) | **[4.8 (908 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-diary-daily-journal/id1388195923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **908** |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [arara inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/408164310) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### ARAPPLI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arappli-ar-application/id408164307)

Experience augmented reality by scanning AR markers to reveal 3D models and videos. Capture and share your AR creations on social media, and collect special content by completing in-app challenges.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality content display, AR marker recognition, Capture AR photos/videos, Social media sharing, Collectible AR content, Special content rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-diary-daily-journal/id1388195923)

This app provides a simple and convenient way to journal your thoughts and experiences. It allows you to add images, secure your entries with a passcode, and customize the app's appearance. Data backup and search functions ensure your memories are safe and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** Insert images into entries, Secure passcode lock (Face ID/Touch ID), Customizable theme colors and app icon, Data backup to iTunes/PC and cloud services, Tag-based search for entries, Adjustable text font size and color, Daily reminder notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Service (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🔒 Password protection
- 🗓️ Organized by calendar view
- 🔍 Effective search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 📁 Limited photo upload capacity
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔄 Inconvenient manual backup/restore process
- 🎨 Limited font and theme options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Some characters not displaying properly
- Calendar dates not always accurate
- Deleted entries not recoverable

**Requested features**

- Automatic iCloud/Google Drive sync
- More font and theme customization options
- Video recording and embedding
- Ability to add tags or categories to entries
- One-tap access to previous day's entry


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARAPPLI free?

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

### Is Simple Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARAPPLI or Simple Diary?

Simple Diary is rated higher. ARAPPLI averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Simple Diary averages 4.8 from 908 ratings.

### Do ARAPPLI or Simple Diary have ads?

Simple Diary shows ads; ARAPPLI does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARAPPLI or Simple Diary?

ARAPPLI ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Diary every 2 months. Most recently, ARAPPLI was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simple Diary on October 29, 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.*