Comparison

Diary With Password vs Journal for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Diary With Password

This digital diary app offers a secure and intuitive platform for capturing thoughts, ideas, and memories. It features robust security options, a versatile text editor, and customization tools to personalize your journaling experience.

Highlights
  • Passcode & Biometric Protection
  • Robust Text Editor
  • Speech-to-Text
  • Calendar View
  • Customizable Themes
  • Reminders
  • Mood Tracker
Features
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Diary ME: Your Ultimate Digital Diary – Secure, Intuitive, and Versatile Welcome to Diary ME, the ideal digital diary app for your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're an experienced journal enthusiast or just starting to explore personal writing, Diary ME's intuitive design and user-friendly interface make it an excellent choice for capturing your thoughts, ideas, and memories. Enhance Your Writing Practice: Passcode & Biometric Protection: Ensure the privacy of your diary entries with our secure passcode lock, including Touch ID and Face ID support for quick and secure access. Robust Text Editor: Our feature-rich text editor offers multiple formatting options, perfect for crafting your diary entries with ease. Speech-to-Text: Simplify your diary writing with our speech-to-text feature, ideal for quick and hands-free journaling. Calendar View: Manage your diary entries conveniently, a valuable tool to revisit and organize your memories. Customize Your Diary Experience: Themes: Choose from a variety of customizable themes to reflect your personal style in your diary. Reminders: Stay on track with your journaling habits using customizable reminders. Seamless Data Backup: Easily sync your diary entries across your iPhone and iPad, ensuring your memories are always up-to-date. Custom Entry Backgrounds: Personalize your diary with unique text backgrounds for a more engaging journaling experience. Mood Tracker: Keep track of your emotional well-being with our integrated mood tracker. Why Choose Diary ME? Versatile for iPhone and iPad: Optimized for use across both iPhone and iPad, offering flexibility in your journaling routine. Diverse Uses: Whether you're jotting down quick notes or chronicling daily events, Diary ME adapts to your journaling needs. Enhanced Security: Keep your personal reflections private with advanced security features, including Touch ID and Face ID. Personalized Experience: Tailor your journaling with a range of themes and settings, making diary writing a delightful experience. Diary ME is more than just a diary app; it's a comprehensive tool for capturing and cherishing life's moments. Perfect for users of both iPhone and iPad, it offers a secure, enriching diary experience. Download now on the App Store and begin your journey with Diary ME! Have Questions or Feedback? We value your input! For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us at support@godhitech.com. Your feedback helps us improve and cater to all our users. Term Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Journal for iPad

This app provides a private digital space for journaling on your iPad. It offers features like mood tracking, daily prompts, and photo integration to help you capture thoughts and memories. Security options like Face ID ensure your entries remain confidential.

Highlights
  • Private diary with Face ID/passcode lock
  • Mood tracker with history
  • Daily writing prompts
  • Photo and media support
  • Search and tag entries
  • iCloud sync
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Journal for iPad - Diary+ is your personal writing space, designed exclusively for iPad. Whether you're tracking daily thoughts, recording memories, or building a gratitude practice, this app makes it effortless. WRITE with pencil or keyboard Capture your thoughts, moods, and memories in a clean, distraction-free editor. Add photos to bring your entries to life. STAY PRIVATE Protect your journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Your entries are yours alone. DAILY PROMPTS Never face a blank page. Thoughtful prompts inspire reflection and help you build a consistent writing habit. MOOD TRACKING Log how you feel each day and discover patterns over time. Understand what lifts your mood and what drains it. ORGANIZED & SEARCHABLE Tag entries, search instantly, and browse by date. Find any memory in seconds. iPAD OPTIMIZED Built for the large iPad screen with a split-view layout, Apple Pencil support, and keyboard shortcuts. KEY FEATURES: - Daily journal & diary entries - Private diary with Face ID / passcode lock - Mood tracker with history - Daily writing prompts - Photo & media support - Search & tags - Widgets for quick entry - iCloud sync across devices - Apple Pencil support Start your journaling journey today. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Journal for iPad at none against Diary With Password's shown. Journal for iPad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Diary With Password's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 25%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Diary With Password sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Journal for iPad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.5 for Diary With Password against 4.5 for Journal for iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 132 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Diary With Password's written reviews are positive against 25% of Journal for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary With Password ships an update every 3 weeks, Journal for iPad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diary With Password versus Journal for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary With PasswordJournal for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (84 ratings)4.5 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGODHITECH JSCBrite Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Diary With Password

All ratings85 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative33.3%

Journal for iPad

All ratings68 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Diary With Password

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Diary ME Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Diary Me Yearly (Discount)1 Year trial$14.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Lifestyle 5$4.99
  • Lifestyle 2$4.99
  • Lifestyle 4$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Lifestyle 3$6.99
  • Lifestyle 6$6.99
  • Lifetime (Sale Off)$17.99
  • Template All-in-One$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
11 purchases

Journal for iPad

Subscriptions2
  • Journal Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Journal Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time9
  • Self-Care Stickers$1.99
  • Paper Backgrounds$2.99
  • The Morning Pages Month$6.99
Show 6 more
  • Gratitude, Specifically$6.99
  • 30 Days to Clear Your Head$7.99
  • Say It Straight$7.99
  • Shadow Work: 30 Sessions$7.99
  • The Worry Trial$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Diary With Password free?
Diary With Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Journal for iPad free?
Journal for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Diary With Password or Journal for iPad?
Journal for iPad is rated higher. Diary With Password averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Journal for iPad averages 4.5 from 132 ratings.
Do Diary With Password or Journal for iPad have ads?
Diary With Password shows ads; Journal for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Diary With Password or Journal for iPad?
Diary With Password ships an update every 3 weeks, and Journal for iPad every 2 days. Most recently, Diary With Password was updated on October 30, 2026 and Journal for iPad on October 31, 2026.

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