Comparison

Ours vs My Diary With Lock

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

Head to head
About

Ours

Features
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A private couple diary made for just the two of you. Write about your day, choose a cute animal and mood, share photos, remember special dates, and keep the little moments you never want to forget. With two diary entries for the same day, Ours turns your everyday lives into one shared story. Whether you are in a long-distance relationship, living in different time zones, or simply busy with your own routines, Ours gives you a cozy little space to stay close—one day at a time. 1. Two diaries, one shared story Connect with your partner using an invitation code. You can each write your own diary entry for the same day and see your relationship from two different perspectives. Maybe you had a busy morning while your partner had a quiet afternoon. Maybe you remembered the same moment in completely different ways. Your days may look different, but together, they become part of the same story. 2. Show how today felt Choose a cute animal character and an emotion that matches your mood. Add a quick note, write a longer entry, or let a photo speak for you. Happy, tired, excited, lonely, calm, or somewhere in between—Ours helps you share the feelings that can be difficult to explain in a message. 3. Take a little peek into your partner’s day See when your partner has written and discover how their day really felt. Read their diary and leave a gentle reaction to let them know you were there. There are no streaks to protect, scores to chase, or perfect routines to maintain. Just a quiet way to notice each other, feel a little closer, and say, “I saw your day.” 4. Keep your favorite moments close Browse your couple diary by date and revisit the days you shared together. Remember ordinary evenings, meaningful conversations, funny misunderstandings, trips, celebrations, and all the small moments in between. What feels like a normal day today may become one of your favorite memories later. 5. Create a private photo diary for two Add photos to your diary entries and save the little details behind each memory. Keep a photo of the meal you shared, the sky you saw, a place you visited, or something small that reminded you of your partner. Over time, Ours becomes a private photo diary and memory book filled with moments that belong only to the two of you. 6. Count down to something special Add D-Days for anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, trips, or any date you are looking forward to together. Keep your special days close and enjoy the excitement of counting down side by side. 7. Write in your own rhythm Set diary reminders and choose which notifications you would like to receive, including a sweet little update when your partner writes. Write every day, once a week, or only when there is something you want to remember. Ours follows the rhythm of your relationship. There is no pressure to write perfectly or write all the time. 8. Keep your private space protected Add an app lock PIN for an extra layer of privacy on your device. Ours is a personal space for honest thoughts, everyday emotions, silly stories, precious photos, and memories shared between you and your partner. Because some moments are meant to stay just between the two of you. 9. Made for couples across languages Use Ours in: • English • Korean • Japanese • Simplified Chinese • Spanish • French 10. Questions and feedback For questions, suggestions, or feedback, contact us at: [team.samgakji@gmail.com](mailto:team.samgakji@gmail.com) Ours is made for couples who want more than another messaging app. Your messages may disappear into a busy chat. Your memories do not have to. Start writing your story together with Ours.

About

My Diary With Lock

This app provides a secure and private space to record daily thoughts, moods, and memories. It offers password protection, mood tracking with emotion icons, and a calendar view to revisit past entries. Customize your journal with various artistic styles.

Highlights
  • Password and Face ID protection
  • Mood tracking with emotion icons
  • Quick notes with photos and emojis
  • Calendar view for browsing entries
  • Customizable fonts, backgrounds, and covers
Features
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The cute diary app specially designed for you, with mood tracking and password protection features. Whether it’s daily moods, memorable moments, or deep reflections, everything is safely stored here. Private & Secure Your diary is protected with a password lock and Face ID. Everything you write stays private and visible only to you. Mood Diary Record your moods using adorable emotion icons inspired by Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions, allowing you to record moods in a soothing and easy way. Quick Notes Capture your feelings anytime with photos, text, and emojis. Calendar View Browse your diary by day or month and easily revisit memories from any specific date. Personalized Journal Customize artistic fonts, font size, background letter styles, and diary covers to create your own exclusive journal. If you have suggestions or feedback, please contact us in the app!

Screenshots

Ours4 screens
My Diary With Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ours at none against My Diary With Lock's 3. Ours also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). My Diary With Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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. My Diary With Lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ours asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ours ships an update every 11 days, My Diary With Lock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ours versus My Diary With Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOursMy Diary With Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEONGYEON PARKMEETFIRE LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Ours

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Diary With Lock

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Submitted diary entries sometimes reset font settings
  • Occasional data loss when switching devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more journal cover options
  • Implement backup and restore functionality
  • Improve font customization options
  • Introduce a dark mode theme

In-app purchases

None

Ours

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Diary With Lock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$9.99

Questions

Is Ours free?
Ours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Diary With Lock free?
My Diary With Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ours or My Diary With Lock have ads?
Neither Ours nor My Diary With Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ours or My Diary With Lock?
Ours ships an update every 11 days, and My Diary With Lock every 3 months. Most recently, Ours was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Diary With Lock on October 27, 2026.

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