Comparison

Fresh Diary vs Memi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fresh Diary

A minimalist and private journaling app with a powerful rich text editor. Track your moods, visualize your entries on a map, and set yearly goals. Securely sync across devices and export your memories.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor
  • Diary footprints on map
  • Mood statistics
  • Calendar view
  • Year goals
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Bulk export
Features
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"Fresh Diary" is a minimalist and pure Diary app. No ads, no community, no annoying notifications. Private, secure, supports cloud synchronization and rich text editor. APP Features: 【Rich Text Editor】Supports styles such as bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, font size, text color, text background color, first line indentation, left/center/right alignment, line spacing, etc. 【Diary Footprints on Map】See where you have written Diary entries over the years on the map. Full of memories. 【Mood Statistics】Detailed statistics of mood fluctuations and can view Diary entries based on mood. 【Calendar View】Supports calendar view, see Diary entries for specific dates on the calendar, makes searching for Diary entries easier. 【Year Goal】Set your goals or wishes for this year and become better! 【Supports Date Feedback】Supports feedback of Diary entries, if you forget to write a Diary, you can always catch up. 【Cloud Synchronization】Supports iCloud storage, automatic synchronization between multiple devices, makes your Diary more private and secure. 【Bulk Export】Supports bulk export of Diary entries, exports beautiful printable PDF files, even more beautiful when bound. You can also export beautiful images to facilitate sharing of Diary entries. 【Unlock Password】Supports setting gesture unlock, Face ID/Touch ID unlock, to protect your privacy. 【Diary Writing Reminder】Daily reminders, you will never forget to write a Diary again! 【Not Just a Diary】You can record your little thoughts at any time on the "Thoughts" page, and it also supports an editor as powerful as the Diary. —————————————————— Privacy Policy: http://lixkit.gitee.io/app/FreshDiary/privacy.html Service Agreement: https://lixkit.gitee.io/app/FreshDiary/service.html Contact Us: feedback@lixkit.com

About

Memi

Features
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Tired of cluttered note-taking apps with endless features and constant distractions? Meet Memi: a beautifully minimal, offline-first note app crafted for calm, focus, and intentional memory-keeping. No ads, no subscriptions, no sign-ups—just a clean, gentle space where you can jot down thoughts, ideas, and moments that matter, without the noise. Built with native iOS design and privacy at its core, Memi keeps all your notes safe on your device, turning everyday note-taking into a quiet, pleasant habit. Calm, Minimal Design Distraction-free interface with soft, gentle visuals, light and dark mode, and smooth native iOS navigation—designed to keep your focus on what you’re writing, not the app itself. Fast, Effortless Note-Taking One tap to create a new note, intuitive editing tools, and quick search—capture ideas, to-do lists, diary entries, or important reminders in seconds, no learning curve required. 100% Offline & Private All notes are stored securely on your device only—no internet needed, no cloud sync, no third-party access. Your thoughts, your data, fully under your control. No Bloat, No Distractions No ads, no pop-ups, no unnecessary features, no extra permissions. We stripped away everything non-essential to keep Memi simple, fast, and peaceful. Easy Organization & Search Sort notes by date, search keywords instantly, and keep your list clean—organize your thoughts without the hassle of folders, tags, or complex categorization. One-Time Use, Forever Yours No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no sign-ups. Download Memi, and it’s yours to use for life—simple, reliable, and always there when you need it. For Everyone Who Values Simplicity Memi is made for students jotting down lecture notes, writers capturing fleeting ideas, professionals organizing to-dos, and anyone who wants a quiet, reliable place to store their memories. Whether you’re looking to declutter your digital life, focus better, or just keep your notes private, Memi is your perfect note-taking companion. Simple. Quiet. Yours. Write less, remember more, and stay focused on what truly matters.

Screenshots

Fresh Diary4 screens
Memi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Memi at none against Fresh Diary's 3. Fresh Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fresh Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Memi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fresh Diary versus Memi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFresh DiaryMemi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer峰峰 李招弟 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Fresh Diary

Subscriptions2
  • 月度会员7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 年度会员$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$1.99
None

Memi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fresh Diary free?
Fresh Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Memi free?
Memi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fresh Diary or Memi have ads?
Neither Fresh Diary nor Memi shows ads.

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