Comparison

PillDiary vs Inkwell

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

Inkwell

This app offers a private, offline journaling experience with mood tracking and gratitude prompts. Your personal thoughts and entries remain securely on your device, with no internet connection or account required. It's designed for quick daily reflections and capturing fleeting ideas.

Highlights
  • 100% offline journaling
  • Mood tracking with on-device insights
  • Instant search of entries
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Markdown support
  • Photo inclusion
Features
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Private micro journal and diary app with mood tracking, gratitude prompts, and daily reflection. Your journal and personal thoughts stay completely offline on your device. Write freely knowing every journal entry stays exactly where it belongs – on your device. No accounts required, no cloud servers, no company access to your private thoughts. Just open and write. 100% Offline, Always Private Journal anywhere – airplane mode, no signal, doesn't matter. Your diary works without internet because nothing ever leaves your device. Track moods, capture dreams, practice gratitude, or reflect on your day. Everything processes locally. Built for How You Actually Journal: - Mood tracker with insights – patterns analyzed on-device only - Search years of entries instantly – all processing stays local - Reflect in seconds – optimized for quick daily writing - Home screen widget – start writing with one tap - Your iCloud, your control – optional sync between your devices only - Markdown support – format your journal entries naturally - Smart reminders – build a consistent journaling habit - Full export – your data stays yours, always - Include photos to make your memories pop True Privacy, Not Marketing Claims While other journal apps claim privacy but sync to company servers, Inkwell never touches the internet. Your diary exists only on your device and optionally in your personal iCloud. No privacy policy loopholes, no data collection, no analytics tracking your mood patterns. Perfect for: Quick journaling, micro journaling, gratitude journal, mood tracking, dream diary, daily reflection, creative writing, anxiety tracking, mindfulness practice, five minute journal, evening pages, or capturing quick thoughts. Start Journaling in Seconds No registration. No verification. No internet connection needed. Just download Inkwell and write your first entry immediately. Join a growing community of writers who value actual privacy over empty promises. Your journal should be yours alone. With Inkwell, it finally is. --- Download now and write your first entry in seconds – no sign-up, no account, no internet required. Cancel anytime, export everything.

Screenshots

PillDiary4 screens
Inkwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inkwell at every 9 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Inkwell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PillDiary ships an update monthly, Inkwell every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PillDiary versus Inkwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPillDiaryInkwell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杭州引力网络技术有限公司Mario Mouris

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PillDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP$12.99
3 purchases

Inkwell

Subscriptions2
  • Inkwell Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inkwell Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inkwell Pro (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is PillDiary free?
PillDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkwell free?
Inkwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PillDiary or Inkwell have ads?
Neither PillDiary nor Inkwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PillDiary or Inkwell?
PillDiary ships an update monthly, and Inkwell every 9 days. Most recently, PillDiary was updated on November 3, 2026 and Inkwell on November 5, 2026.

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