Comparison

PillDiary vs Spark

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

Head to head
About

PillDiary

Features
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PillDiary – Medicine as Memory PillDiary is a simple, photo-based diary for your medication. Not a reminder. Not a checklist. Instead, it is a reliable way to record each pill you take — one photo at a time. Why PillDiary? • Visual Proof Every dose is recorded with a photo, so you always know you took it. No more guessing, no more doubt. • Daily Log Your medication history is displayed in a clean calendar view. Scroll back in time to see your complete record at a glance. • Trust and Sharing PillDiary creates a trustworthy history that can be shared with doctors or loved ones. It’s not just data — it’s evidence. • Private and Secure Your records belong to you. PillDiary keeps your diary private, with optional cloud backup for extra safety. Premium Features Upgrade to PillDiary Premium for more powerful tools: • Cloud backup & multi-device sync • Long-term storage of your photo history • Export logs to PDF or CSV • Family sharing: check your loved ones’ medication record • High-resolution photo support Who is PillDiary for? • Anyone who needs to track long-term medication • Families supporting elderly parents with daily medication • Patients preparing records for their doctors • People who want a simple, non-intrusive way to manage health PillDiary is not about telling you when to take your pills. It’s about remembering that you did. VIP Premium Features • Unlimited Records: Break through free version limits, record more medication information Terms & Privacy Before using this app, please carefully read our terms of service and privacy policy: • Terms of Service: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/terms-of-service-en.html • Privacy Policy: https://timehound.vip/pilldiary/privacy-policy-en.html

About

Spark

This app helps you track personal goals and document life's important moments. Create a visual timeline with photos and videos, and automatically generate memory videos of your journey. All your data is stored locally and privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Goal tracking and countdown timer
  • Personal journal and diary entries
  • Photo and video diary integration
  • Automatic memory video creator
  • Local and private data storage
  • Multimedia timeline creation
Features
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Spark - Goal Tracker & Diary is your Personal Timeline for Life's Most Important Moments. -- Goal Tracker & Countdown Timer -- Set meaningful goals and watch your progress unfold day by day. Whether it's preparing for college, training for a marathon, or counting down to your wedding day, Journey's countdown feature keeps you motivated and focused on what matters most. -- Personal Journal & Diary -- Document every emotion, milestone, and memory along your journey. Our integrated journal lets you capture the ups and downs - from the frustration of difficult practice problems to the joy of achieving milestones. Record encouragement from family, support from friends, and every precious moment that shapes your path. -- Photo Journal & Video Diary -- Go beyond words with our multimedia timeline. Add photos and videos to create a rich visual diary of your journey. Every image and video becomes part of your personal timeline, creating a complete story of your goal achievement. -- Memory Video Creator -- Transform your entire journey into a beautiful memory video with just one tap. Our smart video diary compiler automatically combines all your journal entries, photos, and videos into a shareable masterpiece - perfect for celebrating your achievements or inspiring others. -- Local & Private -- Everything runs entirely on your device — no APIs, no data collection. Your photos and data stay completely private. -- Terms of Use -- https://signerlabs.com/journey/terms -- Provicy Policy -- https://signerlabs.com/journey/privacy Whether you're counting down to a life-changing exam, documenting a fitness transformation, or preserving precious memories, Journey is your perfect companion. Start tracking your goals, building your timeline, and creating lasting memories today. Download Spark now and turn your goals into stories worth sharing, it's not the destination, it's the Journey.

Screenshots

PillDiary4 screens
Spark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark at every 2 days against PillDiary's monthly. 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. PillDiary sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Spark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillDiary ships an update monthly, Spark every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PillDiary versus Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillDiarySpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州引力网络技术有限公司Signer Labs

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PillDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Month VIP$2.99
  • Lifetime VIP$12.99
  • Annual VIP$24.99
3 purchases

Spark

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PillDiary free?
PillDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark free?
Spark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillDiary or Spark have ads?
Neither PillDiary nor Spark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillDiary or Spark?
PillDiary ships an update monthly, and Spark every 2 days. Most recently, PillDiary was updated on September 20, 2026 and Spark on August 20, 2026.

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