简阅读 vs PrintDiary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
简阅读
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【功能】 短句推荐:积极、新颖、温暖人心的短句内容 传递,文字的魅力。 精选的文章:精挑细选见闻、人文、潮流、职场等 文章,掌握每个精彩时刻。 精致书签:一键生成图片书签、精致排版预览,共鸣的同时可将精彩与好友分享。 文章品读:简约的排版,丰富的排版样式,带来 不一样的视觉体验。 贴心服务:专属的阅读客服,体验简单的阅读生活。 【亮点】 「极简约设计」 整体应用设计风格采用黑白色调,幼细的线条和文字,足够的留白页面,清新舒服。 「精致的文章标签」 根据文章内容生成精致的图片书签,共鸣的同时可将精彩与好友分享。 「精选文章」 精挑细选见闻、人文、潮流、职场等 文章,积累沉淀下来的思想价值值得一品。
PrintDiary
This app offers a unique journaling experience with a vintage typewriter interface. Write your thoughts, and they are instantly printed as slips on a timeline, connecting your day's moments. Entries can be saved, exported, and reorganized.
- Timeline slip diary
- Vintage typewriter interface
- Instant slip printing
- Flexible slip management
- iCloud sync
- Privacy-focused local storage
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Write your diary with a vintage typewriter and let paper slips connect the moments of your day. PrintDiary combines a retro typewriter interface with a clean timeline layout. Type your thoughts, ideas, or tasks on the green-tinted screen, tap “Print,” and a slip with a unique ID and timestamp is instantly generated and placed in your daily timeline. Each slip can be saved to Photos, exported, or reorganized at any time. Whether it’s a mood note, a spark of inspiration, or a work log, everything becomes clear on your slip-based timeline. —— Core Features Timeline Slip Diary All entries are automatically sorted by time, giving you a clear view of your entire day. Vintage Typewriter Interface Green text, breathing lights, and tactile typing feedback create a focused, nostalgic writing atmosphere. Instant Printing (within 200 characters) Write and print in one tap. Each slip includes a unique ID and timestamp for easy reference. Flexible Slip Management Rearrange slips on the main screen with drag and drop. In list mode, zoom in for detailed viewing or share individual slips. iCloud Sync (optional) Sync your timeline across multiple devices when enabled. Privacy First All data is stored locally by default. Permissions are requested only when saving images to your photo library. —— Use Cases Mood diary Inspiration notes Work logs Study snippets To-do reminders Travel and daily timeline journaling PrintDiary connects the stories that make up your day, one slip at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 简阅读 at none against PrintDiary's 1. 简阅读 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). PrintDiary's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 简阅读 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 简阅读 | PrintDiary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广州三号线科技有限公司 | Houma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
简阅读
No in-app purchases
PrintDiary
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99









