# 粉粉日记 vs 一言

The clearest difference is monetization model: 粉粉日记 at free with in-app purchases against 一言's subscription. 粉粉日记 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 一言's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 粉粉日记 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and 一言 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. 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 粉粉日记 against 4.8 for 一言. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 粉粉日记's written reviews are positive against 88% of 一言's.

粉粉日记 ships an update every 2 weeks, 一言 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 粉粉日记 | 一言 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id557524442/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1010174792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 226 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [上海盘隆科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531066834) | [秸嵘 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010174791) |

## What reviewers say

### 粉粉日记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id557524442)

This app helps you journal, track expenses, and manage personal information. It offers features for recording life events, health tracking, and daily planning, with a community for sharing and discussion.

**Highlights:** Digital journaling and note-taking, Expense tracking and budgeting, Period and health tracking, Event and countdown reminders, Customizable themes and fonts, Community forum for social interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP | $0.49 | per month |
| 粉粉连续包月会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包月SVIP | $1.49 | per month |
| 粉粉连续包年会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 1个月粉粉会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP首充优惠 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180粉钻 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3个月粉粉会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 粉粉公主卡 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 12个月粉粉会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1年粉粉会员 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and user-friendly design
- 📚 Comprehensive set of features (diary, budgeting, period tracking, etc.)
- 🗓️ Convenient cloud backup and sync across devices
- 👍 Satisfies the needs of many users for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after updates
- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features require paid subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty registering/logging in for users outside of China
- 📁 Loss of data/diary entries during app updates or device changes

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when writing long entries
- Syncing and backup issues leading to data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS/Android versions
- Registration and login failures for non-Chinese users

**Requested features**

- Expand language and region support beyond China
- Add more customization options for backgrounds, fonts, and themes
- Improve data backup and export functionality
- Introduce iPad/tablet version of the app


### 一言

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1010174792)

This app is a sophisticated tool for recording and organizing text, serving as a personal collection for quotes, lyrics, or dialogues. It also functions as a creative writing platform, a journaling tool with image support, and a curated reading experience.

**Highlights:** Record and collect quotes, lyrics, and dialogues, Creative writing and long-form content creation, Journaling with image support, Curated daily content discovery, Minimalist text formatting and design, Share touching quotes with friends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一言年会员 | $1.99 | per year |
| 一言永久会员 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 粉粉日记 free?

粉粉日记 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 一言 free?

一言 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 粉粉日记 or 一言?

一言 is rated higher. 粉粉日记 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while 一言 averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do 粉粉日记 or 一言 have ads?

粉粉日记 shows ads; 一言 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 粉粉日记 or 一言?

粉粉日记 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 一言 every 2 months. Most recently, 粉粉日记 was updated on September 30, 2026 and 一言 on September 30, 2026.

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