Comparison

Diary Notes vs Bossot

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

Head to head
About

Diary Notes

Features
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◯ Use it like a memo pad to keep a diary - You don't have to write in your diary every day because no one will see it! - Includes photo, video, and recording functions. Tweet as much as you like. ◯ Minimize complex operations and select only essential features - We've created a simple design to avoid complicated operations. - The app is intuitive and easy to use, so anyone can enjoy it. ◯ Easily write down your everyday feelings - For those who just want to jot down their current feelings. - For those who want to organize their thoughts. - For those who want to vent their stress.

About

Bossot

Features
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Speak your mind, quietly. Bossot is a private space designed for your "Boyaki" (mutterings) and memories. Whether it's a fleeting thought, a daily log, or a photo collection, Bossot keeps it organized and personal. ◇Whisper Freely A timeline just for you. No social interactions, no noise. ◇Smart Organization Create custom tabs like "Ideas," "Travel," or "Life" with your favorite colors.  Swipe smoothly between them. ◇Rich Media Save photos and videos alongside your text. ◇Shiori (Bookmarks) Keep track of your most important moments. ◇Local Data Control Your data stays with you.  Easily backup and restore your data locally on your device without relying on cloud servers.

Screenshots

Diary Notes3 screens
Bossot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bossot at none against Diary Notes's 1. Bossot also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Diary Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Diary Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Bossot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary Notes ships an update every 4 days, Bossot daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Diary Notes versus Bossot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary NotesBossot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertadahiro moriArata Hisano

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary Notes

Subscriptions1
  • 月額プラン$0.991 Month
None

Bossot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diary Notes free?
Diary Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bossot free?
Bossot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diary Notes or Bossot have ads?
Bossot shows ads; Diary Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Diary Notes or Bossot?
Diary Notes ships an update every 4 days, and Bossot daily. Most recently, Diary Notes was updated on October 9, 2026 and Bossot on October 28, 2026.

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