DayBits vs Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DayBits
Effortlessly capture daily experiences with a fast and uncluttered journaling app. Add text, photos, and view entries on a map. Enjoy a simple, pleasant experience designed for speed and ease of use.
- Fast, one-tap entry
- Add photos to entries
- View entries on a map
- Search journal entries
- Customizable fonts
- Export to PDF
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Less is more with DayBits! Looking for a quick and easy way to capture experiences from your day? Seeking a fast and uncluttered experience? DayBits leaves you one tap away from effortlessly capturing your memories. DayBits opens with a blank page ready for immediate writing. Write as much or as little as you would like. Add a picture or two, if you would like. Done! - View your journal in a variety of formats. - View on a map where you were when you wrote a journal entry. - Search your journal entries. - Add Photos. - Choose custom fonts. - Make it your own! - Export to PDF There are many wonderful journaling apps available. DayBits was carefully designed to be unique among many. It was designed to allow fast entry and a simple and pleasant viewing experience. No distracting bells and whistles. Capture your memories fast and easily. Enjoy them later. Find the beauty in simplicity and speed with DayBits!
Diary
Capture your thoughts, feelings, and daily moments in a private, distraction-free space. This app offers a clean interface to write, organize, and reflect on your entries. Build a journaling habit with simple emotion tracking and secure access.
- Create quick journal entries
- Add titles, moods, and notes
- Track emotions with tags
- Review past entries
- Edit or delete entries
- Secure with Face ID/Touch ID/passcode
- Minimalist design
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Journal is a simple and private diary app designed to help you capture thoughts, feelings, and everyday moments in a calm, distraction-free space. Write down what is on your mind, save meaningful moments, and keep your entries organized in a clean and minimal interface. Whether you want to reflect on your day, clear your thoughts, or build a journaling habit, Journal makes it easy to keep writing. Features Create quick and beautiful journal entries Add a title, mood, and full note for each entry Track how you feel with simple emotion tags Review past entries in a clean, easy-to-browse layout Edit or delete entries anytime Protect your journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode Enjoy a minimal design focused on writing, not clutter Premium features may include Unlimited entries App lock for extra privacy Gentle emotion-based prompts A more flexible journaling experience without limits Journal is made for people who want a private place for thoughts, emotions, and daily reflections — without complicated tools or noisy interfaces. Some features may require a subscription. Pricing and subscription terms are shown in the app before purchase. https://alexgrigorievdev.github.io/diary/Privacy https://alexgrigorievdev.github.io/diary/TermsofUse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DayBits at none against Diary's 1. DayBits also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DayBits asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DayBits against 5.0 for Diary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DayBits has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DayBits ships an update every 3 days, Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DayBits | Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jay Levy | Alexander Grigoriev |
Customer experience
DayBits
Diary
In-app purchases
DayBits
No in-app purchases
Diary
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
