Fresh Diary vs Under Trees
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Rich text editor
- Diary footprints on map
- Mood statistics
- Calendar view
- Year goals
- Cloud synchronization
- Bulk export
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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
Under Trees
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Tell the trees your secrets. Under Trees is a simple, private diary that lives on your device. Write about your day, capture your mood, add photos or a quick sketch, and keep it all behind a passcode — no account, no sign-up, just your journal on your device. Most journaling apps ask you to trust the cloud. Under Trees starts somewhere else: your journal content is kept in the app's private storage, protected by iOS. Nothing leaves your device unless you choose to back it up yourself. A DIARY THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU • No account, no login — install and start writing right away • Works fully offline — on a plane, on the subway, anywhere • Fast, clean, distraction-free writing • Write as many entries as you want, whenever you want KEEP IT PRIVATE • Protect your diary with a passcode • Unlock quickly with Face ID or Touch ID • Auto-lock when the app goes to the background • Set up a security question to recover access if you forget your passcode — no reset email needed • Your data stays in private app storage, protected by iOS from other apps MAKE IT YOURS • Free themes, plus a theme builder with your own colors and backgrounds • Pick the app font that feels right • Entry templates to get you started: Traveling, Food, Self-care, Learning, Gratitude • Optional affirmations that greet you when you open the app MORE THAN JUST TEXT • Add photos from your photo library or camera • Draw a quick sketch right inside an entry • Use your voice with built-in speech-to-text FIND ANYTHING, FAST • Search by content or by tag • Browse your entries on a calendar • Stay organized with tags and a tag manager SEE HOW YOU'VE BEEN • A simple mood tracker built into the calendar • Mood insights to see how your mood shifts over 30 days, 3 months, or all time — even broken down by tag • "On this day" brings back memories from your past BACKUP & EXPORT, ON YOUR TERMS • Back up your diary and keep control of where your backup is stored • Restore your diary on another device • Export entries as .txt or PDF files to print or keep wherever you like GENTLE REMINDERS • Optional notifications to nudge you to write • Fully customizable and can be turned off at any time HONEST AND FAIR The core journaling experience is free because writing things down should be for everyone. The free version is supported by ads. Premium is optional. It removes ads and unlocks extra customization, including image and color note backgrounds. Choose a yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. REAL SUPPORT FROM A REAL PERSON A diary can mean everything to its owner, and I get that. Email me any time at support@langhoangal.dev — I read and reply to every message. Under Trees. Tell the trees your secrets. Website: https://apps.langhoangal.dev/en/under-trees-offline Privacy Policy: https://apps.langhoangal.dev/en/under-trees-offline/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fresh Diary at none against Under Trees's shown. Fresh Diary also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Fresh Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Under Trees sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Fresh Diary | Under Trees |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 峰峰 李 | Lang Hoang |
In-app purchases
Fresh Diary
- 月度会员7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- 年度会员$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$1.99
Under Trees
- Premium Annually6 Months trial$3.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$6.99









