Comparison

MD vs The Lookback Journal

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

Head to head
About

MD

Features
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Embark on a unique journey with MD-Journal β€” the secure Markdown-friendly diary app designed to capture your life with depth and clarity. With advanced encryption, flexible view modes, and full Markdown compatibility, MD-Journal offers a writing experience that’s both expressive and safe. Key Features: β€’ End-to-End Encryption: Keep your memories private with local encryption and secure iCloud backup. β€’ Markdown-Friendly Editor: Write naturally with syntax highlighting and full Markdown preview. β€’ Various View Modes: Enjoy your journal in Summary, Card, or Calendar modes. β€’ Customization Options: Choose from 10+ color themes and fonts to match your style. β€’ Add Photos & Videos: Capture unforgettable moments visually. β€’ Backup & Restore: Sync securely with iCloud and never lose your data. β€’ Security Features: Protect your entries with biometric or PIN authentication. β€’ Self-Discovery Questions: Reflect deeply with 100 curated prompts. β€’ Trash Bin & Recovery: Safely recover deleted entries anytime. β€’ Smart Search: Instantly find any journal entry. β€’ Dark Mode: Write comfortably day or night. Your thoughts deserve privacy, clarity, and beauty. Download MD-Journal today and start your encrypted, Markdown-powered journaling journey. This app is subject to Apple's standard terms and conditions (EULA). For more information, see Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

About

The Lookback Journal

Features
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β–  Don't just write. Cherish your memories with The Lookback Journal. β–  A simple, clean UI with no distractions. It’s designed to help you focus and write, even on your busiest days. β–  As you write, memories from past years automatically appear. Effortlessly reconnect with your history and see how far you've come.

Screenshots

MD4 screens
The Lookback Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Lookback Journal at none against MD's 3. The Lookback Journal also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Lookback Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MD versus The Lookback Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMDThe Lookback Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size86 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaynearSoft LLCYUTO YASUDA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MD

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • remove advertisement$49.99
None

The Lookback Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MD free?
MD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Lookback Journal free?
The Lookback Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MD or The Lookback Journal have ads?
MD shows ads; The Lookback Journal does not.

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