Comparison

Playbook vs Diem

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

Head to head
About

Playbook

Access and manage your creative files from anywhere with this mobile app. Share your work, get feedback, and post to social media seamlessly. It offers beautiful organization and easy retrieval of all your projects on the go.

Highlights
  • Seamless cross-device file access
  • Share work and receive feedback
  • Post directly to social media
  • Beautifully organized creative storage
  • Easy retrieval of creative files
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You asked and we answered: it’s finally here! The Playbook Mobile App is now available on iOS so you can see everything and find anything, beautifully, anywhere. Share your work and receive feedback while you’re on the go, seamlessly access your creative files across devices, and even post to social media - all from your Playbook. Happy Playbookin’! Psst… tag us on social media at @playbook_hq to let people know that it’s time to make the switch to Playbook! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.playbook.com/privacy

About

Diem

Features
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Seize the day. Every single one. Diem isn't just another planner—it's a daily ritual for intentional living. In just 3 minutes each morning, you'll transform how you approach your day. THE DIEM WAY - Morning Ritual Start with intention. How do you want to feel today? Focused? Calm? Energized? Your intention becomes your compass. - 3 Priorities Not 10. Not 20. Just 3. Because when everything is important, nothing is. Choose what truly matters. - Time Blocks Structure your day around your energy. Deep work when you're sharp. Rest when you need it. Your schedule, your rhythm. - Evening Reflection Close your day with purpose. Did you honor your intention? Celebrate wins. Learn from the rest. WHY DIEM? - Minimal by design No feature bloat. No overwhelming options. Just a clean, calm space for planning. - Privacy-first Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No cloud required. - Built for humans Gentle reminders, not guilt trips. Flexibility, not rigidity. Progress, not perfection. - Beautiful & native Crafted for iOS with attention to every detail. Dark mode. Widgets. Haptics. It just feels right. PREMIUM (Optional) Unlock the full Diem experience: - Week view & insights - Unlimited history - iCloud sync across devices - Custom themes & app icons - Export your journey Premium is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://achilles98.github.io/DiemPlanner-support/privacy.html ---------------------- "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." -- Mark Twain Your next great day starts now. Download Diem. Seize today.

Screenshots

Playbook4 screens
Diem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Playbook at 15.1 against Diem's 17. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Playbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.00 per month and Diem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playbook versus Diem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaybookDiem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaybook.comAchillefs Tzenetopoulos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Playbook

Subscriptions2
  • Playbook Pro$18.001 Month
  • Playbook Team$250.001 Month
2 purchases

Diem

Subscriptions2
  • Diem Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Diem Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Playbook free?
Playbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diem free?
Diem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playbook or Diem have ads?
Neither Playbook nor Diem shows ads.

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