Comparison

Diary Notes vs ondot timer|No

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

ondot timer|No

This app eliminates the need for time calculations by allowing you to set timers based on a desired end time or duration. It displays both the ringing time and remaining time at a glance, perfect for tasks and deadlines.

Highlights
  • Set timers by desired end time
  • Set timers by duration
  • See ringing time and time remaining
  • Save frequent timer presets
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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No math. Just enter the time you want it to ring. "I need to leave by 10:50... how many minutes is that?" "I have to get off at 14:51... how long do I have?" You don't need to calculate anymore. ondot timer starts from the time you want it to ring. See both "when it rings" and "time remaining" at a glance. ■ for people who ・Find "how many minutes?" math annoying ・Want to know when the timer rings, not just the countdown ・Don't want to clutter their alarm list ・Want to timebox small tasks by clock time ■ perfect for ・Napping on trains — enter arrival time directly ・"Back by 1:00 PM" lunch break timer ・"Leave the cafe by 3:00" deadline ・Keeping housework from dragging on ■ end time mode — set the exact time to ring "Ring at 14:51." That's it. ■ duration mode — start from minutes "20 minute timer" works too. Shows the exact time it will ring, so you always know when it ends. ■ presets Save your frequent settings. Add a title. One tap to start. ■ Apple Watch Check the countdown on your wrist. Works independently without iPhone. ■ Live Activity Real-time display on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check the timer while using other apps. *Supported devices only Free. No ads. No account required.

Screenshots

Diary Notes3 screens
ondot timer|No4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ondot timer|No at none against Diary Notes's 1. ondot timer|No also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Diary Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. ondot timer|No asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary Notes ships an update every 4 days, ondot timer|No every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Diary Notes versus ondot timer|No: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary Notesondot timer|No
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertadahiro moriMomoka Shiramizu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary Notes

Subscriptions1
  • 月額プラン$0.991 Month
None

ondot timer|No

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diary Notes free?
Diary Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ondot timer|No free?
ondot timer|No is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diary Notes or ondot timer|No have ads?
Neither Diary Notes nor ondot timer|No shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diary Notes or ondot timer|No?
Diary Notes ships an update every 4 days, and ondot timer|No every 3 days. Most recently, Diary Notes was updated on September 7, 2026 and ondot timer|No on September 20, 2026.

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