Comparison

Jourly vs My Diary

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

Head to head
About

Jourly

Features
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• Works offline! • No Ads ... Ever, that's a promise! • The most beautiful Todo app on the store. • The perfect place to keep you Daily Journals, Diaries, or just your thoughts! • A nice Calendar filter to keep track of your Journals. • Control everything, Settings will not disappoint you. • Many themes, with more to expect, because Light & Dark themes are just not enough.

About

My Diary

This app offers a secure and private space to record your thoughts, memories, and feelings. It functions as a daily journal, mood tracker, and personal diary with features like password protection, photo attachments, and habit tracking.

Highlights
  • Password-protected diary
  • Daily mood tracking
  • Photo attachments for entries
  • Habit tracking
  • Journaling reminders
  • Search and backup functionality
  • Export and share entries
Features
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My Diary: Private Journal is your secure daily journal, mood tracker, and diary with lock that keeps thoughts, memories, and feelings private. Add photos, track habits, set reminders, and enjoy a safe journal app with password protection—ideal for gratitude notes, dream journal writing, or daily reflections. Main Features • Private & Secure Diary – Protect your journal with a lock or password to keep your entries safe and personal. • Daily Journal & Mood Tracker – Record your emotions, moods, and daily reflections in a simple, guided format. • Photo Attachments – Add pictures to your entries to capture memories beyond words. • Reminders & Notifications – Get gentle reminders to write daily and build a journaling habit. • Search & Backup – Quickly find past entries with smart search and keep your data backed up for peace of mind. • Export & Share – Export your diary or share selected entries with trusted friends. • Customizable Writing – Add text in your own style, track habits, and personalize your diary experience. Journaling is more than writing—it’s a mindful habit that helps you reflect, reduce stress, and track your personal growth. Whether you’re keeping a gratitude journal, mood journal, or dream journal, My Diary makes it simple and secure. With password protection and reminders, you’ll always have a private space to capture life’s moments. Download My Diary: Private Journal today and start writing your thoughts, moods, and memories—safe, organized, and always with you.

Screenshots

Jourly4 screens
My Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jourly at none against My Diary's 3. Jourly also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Jourly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jourly ships an update monthly, My Diary every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jourly versus My Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJourlyMy Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmadeddin EiboReena Williams

In-app purchases

None

Jourly

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscriptions$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is Jourly free?
Jourly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Diary free?
My Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Jourly or My Diary?
Jourly ships an update monthly, and My Diary every 7 months. Most recently, Jourly was updated on May 16, 2026 and My Diary on September 23, 2026.

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