MDA vs Chat Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MDA
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We live in a world where we are losing the habit of writing. Most people only write what is necessary, such as emails, text messages, meeting notes, or reminders. Nowadays, few have the habit of putting their feelings and reflections on paper. However, journaling can be a transformative habit. Countless studies point out that writing about our daily lives, ideas, emotions and goals has a very positive effect on our physical and mental health. "Writing in a diary increases self-esteem and motivation, and promotes self-confidence." My Diary App (MDA) is the way for you to record your entire day by organizing everything into categories or different diaries! Your diary MDA helps you keep track of all the happenings. Record your day-to-day events and never forget when they happened. Multiple diaries You can separate your registers into different diaries, creating a special diary for each subject. Freemium / PRO MDA is a free app, but you also have the option to unlock even more features by activating the PRO package. - Create as many diaries you want - Backup and restore your diaries - Use dark mode - Export to PDF We are constantly evolving the app! Many more features will be added in the future. Send your opinion and suggestion to the email dev.tcsolution@gmail.com We hope that the MDA will help you not to forget the events of your daily life!
Chat Journal
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Chat Journal – Daily Notes is a simple and private journaling app designed for everyday use. Write your thoughts as if you were chatting with yourself. No pressure, no social sharing—just your personal space. Features • Chat-style daily journaling • Text, photo, and voice note support • Automatic organization by date • Calendar and list views for easy review • Passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID protection • All data stored locally on your device Perfect for • Daily journaling • Quick thoughts and reflections • Private notes without social media Your moments, your memories—kept safely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MDA at every 3 weeks against Chat Journal's every 2 months. MDA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, 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. MDA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chat Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MDA ships an update every 3 weeks, Chat Journal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MDA | Chat Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tulio Calazans | Mamiko Tsukamoto |
In-app purchases
MDA
- PRO Pack$4.99
Chat Journal
- Pro (One-Time Purchase)$5.99









