Comparison

Nostalgia Notes vs Reverse Diary

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

Head to head
About

Nostalgia Notes

Easily create, update, and delete diary entries. Review past entries sorted by day, week, month, or year. Track your progress with enriched statistical data to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Diary creation
  • Update diary entries
  • Delete diary entries
  • Review past entries
  • Sort entries by date
  • Statistical data tracking
Features
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Main Features 1.Diary creation Simple to create a diary. 2.Update Diary You can update the contents of your diary. 3.Delete Diary You can easily delete your diary by swiping it. 4.Review You can look back on the past in various axes by displaying diaries sorted by daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Statistics As you continue to keep a diary, the statistical data will be enriched, motivating you to continue.

About

Reverse Diary

Features
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■ What is Reverse Diary? Unlike traditional diaries, Reverse Diary introduces a new style of journaling: Declare what you plan to do in the morning, and reflect on your progress at night. 【Ad-Free & Minimal Design】 No annoying ads. Just the essential features in a clean, user-friendly interface. Because it's something you use every day, we focus on a stress-free experience. ■ Recommended for those who... Struggle to stick with goals Want to build a journaling habit Crave a sense of accomplishment every day Are looking for a diary app without ads Prefer simple, intuitive apps Want to feel their personal growth ■ Main Features 【Morning Goals】 Set your goals for the day, and AI will generate personalized motivational messages to boost your energy and start your day right. 【Nightly Reflection】 Log your progress using 5 levels (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). Even small achievements are visualized, helping build self-confidence. 【Monthly Goals】 Set a big goal at the start of each month and reflect at the end. Track your long-term growth. 【Calendar View】 See your past entries at a glance. Progress is color-coded, so you can instantly grasp your growth journey. 【Smart Notifications】 Receive gentle nudges at scheduled morning and night times. Helps turn journaling into a habit. 【Multilingual Support】 Available in 20 languages—usable anywhere in the world. 【Privacy-Focused】 All data is stored locally on your device No ad tracking Passcode lock ■ Three Simple Principles Ad-Free – Focus without distractions No Unnecessary Features – Only what truly matters Beautiful Design – Makes you want to open it daily ■ Premium Features Over 10 customizable themes More features to come ※ Core functions are completely free and ad-free. ■ How to Use Morning – Declare your daily goals Night – Reflect on your progress Repeat to build a lasting habit No distractions, no noise—just time to focus on yourself. By stacking up small wins, you'll move closer to your ideal self. Why not start today?

Screenshots

Nostalgia Notes3 screens
Reverse Diary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nostalgia Notes at none against Reverse Diary's 1. Reverse Diary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Reverse Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nostalgia Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Nostalgia Notes versus Reverse Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostalgia NotesReverse Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaaki KishimotoMotoki Yoshikawa

In-app purchases

None

Nostalgia Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reverse Diary

One-time1
  • Reverse Diary$2.99

Questions

Is Nostalgia Notes free?
Nostalgia Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverse Diary free?
Reverse Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nostalgia Notes or Reverse Diary have ads?
Nostalgia Notes shows ads; Reverse Diary does not.

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