Jourly vs My Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jourly
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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.
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.
- Password-protected diary
- Daily mood tracking
- Photo attachments for entries
- Habit tracking
- Journaling reminders
- Search and backup functionality
- Export and share entries
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Jourly ships an update monthly, My Diary every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jourly | My Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emadeddin Eibo | Reena Williams |
In-app purchases
Jourly
No in-app purchases
My Diary
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Yearly Subscriptions$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$59.99









