# Diary, Private Journal vs GO/DEEPER

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GO/DEEPER at none against Diary, Private Journal's 1. Diary, Private Journal's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary, Private Journal sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. GO/DEEPER asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Diary, Private Journal against 5.0 for GO/DEEPER. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary, Private Journal has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary, Private Journal | GO/DEEPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-private-journal-diario/id6484153948/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godeeper/id6745434359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Nicole Garcia Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812221404) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary, Private Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-private-journal-diario/id6484153948)

Securely record your thoughts and memories in a private digital journal. Create personalized entries and protect them with a passcode for peace of mind. Start your daily journaling habit with this easy-to-use application.

**Highlights:** Personalized diaries, Add notes, Passcode protection, Daily journaling, Secure entries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |


### GO/DEEPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godeeper/id6745434359)

This app transforms any gathering into a meaningful moment with curated questions designed for deep conversation. It offers instant room creation, controlled speaking time, and a private, ad-free experience. Enjoy offline play and a dark mode for intimate settings.

**Highlights:** Instant room creation, Curated philosophical questions, Timer and turn order, Private, ad-free experience, Offline functionality, Dark mode design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary, Private Journal free?

Diary, Private Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GO/DEEPER free?

GO/DEEPER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Diary, Private Journal or GO/DEEPER?

GO/DEEPER is rated higher. Diary, Private Journal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while GO/DEEPER averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Diary, Private Journal or GO/DEEPER have ads?

Neither Diary, Private Journal nor GO/DEEPER shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*