Comparison

A Lemon Diary vs OneLife

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

Head to head
About

A Lemon Diary

This text-only diary app allows users to create multiple themed journals for organized event recording. Customize diary covers with unlimited color and emoji sticker combinations. Easily export entries as screenshots or CSV files for sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Topic-based diary creation
  • Customizable cover colors and emoji stickers
  • Screenshot export
  • CSV file import/export
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud Drive automatic backups
Features
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A Lemon Diary is a special text-only diary app where users can create different topics diaries using it, separating daily events by topics for clearer and more organized recording and referencing. The cover color of the diary books can have unlimited combinations with emoji stickers to cater to different user preferences. Additionally, we offer a highly convenient screenshot export feature, making it easy for users to edit and share their daily or monthly experiences with their loved ones. ----------- A Lemon Diary is a standalone application that does not require an internet connection. All diary data is stored on the user's own device. We also support automatic backups to the user's iCloud Drive. Since we do not have servers or an account system, please enable the automatic backup function for the database or manually backup your database regularly. In addition to providing database backup functionality, we also offer CSV file export and import capabilities, making it easier for users to manage their data effectively. ----------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OneLife

This app offers a private journaling experience with a vintage feel. It allows users to revisit past entries from the same date, creating a nostalgic journey. All data is stored locally on your device, with optional iCloud sync for safekeeping.

Highlights
  • Vintage diary experience
  • Daily past entry reviews
  • Local data storage
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Add multiple photos
  • Customizable review times
Features
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OneLife Diary is a well-crafted vintage and private diary. Every day, it presents you with entries from the same date in the past week, month, or year, offering a nostalgic journey through time. Using OneLife Diary feels like opening a physical diary book. We've meticulously integrated elements that mimic the experience of a real diary, making journaling a delightful experience and adding a touch of warmth when revisiting your entries. Your privacy is our priority. All your diary data is stored on your device and never uploaded to any server. However, you can sync all data to your iCloud account for safekeeping. For those interested in our OneLife Plus membership, it offers: ◎ Unlimited access to all premium features including iCloud sync, launch to record, add more than 3 photos, new icons, and all review time options. ◎ Flexible subscription options: monthly or yearly. Charges will be applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation of payment. The automatic renewal extends your subscription for another billing cycle 24 hours before expiration. You can disable automatic renewal in your device's "Settings - Apple ID - Subscriptions" menu anytime. ◎ A one-time purchase option for a lifetime membership, including all future updates. Terms of Use: https://mindfm.notion.site/d54911ee9cf741b2b2b0e20f82e5652e Privacy Policy: https://mindfm.notion.site/265cda07fa7d4744b76ac905be829782

Screenshots

A Lemon Diary4 screens
OneLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

A Lemon Diary and OneLife both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of OneLife's written reviews are positive against 86% of A Lemon Diary's. A Lemon Diary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. A Lemon Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OneLife sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for A Lemon Diary against 5.0 for OneLife. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of A Lemon Diary's written reviews are positive against 95% of OneLife's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Lemon Diary ships an update fortnightly, OneLife every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A Lemon Diary versus OneLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Lemon DiaryOneLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZIZICICI LIMITED炜东 黄

Customer experience

A Lemon Diary

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

OneLife

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A Lemon Diary

One-time1
  • Lemon Pro Lifetime$3.99
4 purchases

OneLife

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly (Education)$7.991 Year
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is A Lemon Diary free?
A Lemon Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneLife free?
OneLife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Lemon Diary or OneLife?
A Lemon Diary and OneLife are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do A Lemon Diary or OneLife have ads?
Neither A Lemon Diary nor OneLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Lemon Diary or OneLife?
A Lemon Diary ships an update fortnightly, and OneLife every 3 weeks. Most recently, A Lemon Diary was updated on November 3, 2026 and OneLife on November 3, 2026.

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