# 粉粉日记 vs Diary

The clearest difference is update cadence: 粉粉日记 at every 2 weeks against Diary's every 2 months. Diary's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 77). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 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 4.6 for Diary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary has 1.6K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of 粉粉日记's written reviews are positive against 78% of Diary's.

粉粉日记 ships an update every 2 weeks, Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 粉粉日记 | Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id557524442/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-lock/id1590102229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [上海盘隆科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531066834) | [智文 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570825478) |

## 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


### Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-journal-with-lock/id1590102229)

This app allows you to record your daily thoughts, moods, and experiences in a private digital journal. It offers a visually appealing way to document memories and review your emotional journey over time.

**Highlights:** Write journal entries, Record daily moods, Rich visual materials, Mood review feature, Private notebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $2.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for staying on track
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Great for OC diaries
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing
- 👍 Calming and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Paywall for certain features like password protection
- 🤔 Some language barriers for non-Chinese users
- 🤔 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤔 Limited customization options without premium version

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted user entries
- Sticker issues causing data loss
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Password protection or locking feature for free users
- More plain text editing options
- Ability to enlarge text
- Improved syncing and backup functionality
- Expanded language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 粉粉日记 free?

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

### Is Diary free?

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

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

粉粉日记 is rated higher. 粉粉日记 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Diary averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do 粉粉日记 or Diary have ads?

Both 粉粉日记 and Diary show ads.

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

粉粉日记 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Diary every 2 months. Most recently, 粉粉日记 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Diary on October 30, 2026.

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