Comparison

WhatsDiaries vs Plain Markdown

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

Head to head
About

WhatsDiaries

Features
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WhatsDiaries transforms journaling into a natural conversation with yourself. Write your thoughts, feelings, and daily experiences just like sending messages to a friend. KEY FEATURES: - Chat-Style Journaling - Write diary entries in a familiar messaging format that feels natural and effortless - Categories - Organize your thoughts by topics like Work, Personal, Health, or create your own custom categories - Reminders - Set reminders for important thoughts so you never forget what matters - Voice Messages - Record your thoughts when typing isn't convenient - Photo Memories - Attach images to capture visual moments alongside your words - Dark Mode - Comfortable writing experience day and night - Multiple Languages - Available in English, German, Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, and Russian - Privacy First - Your diary stays on your device. No account required, no data shared. Whether you want to track your daily life, reflect on your emotions, practice gratitude, or simply have a space to express yourself - WhatsDiaries makes journaling feel as easy as texting. Start your journaling journey today.

About

Plain Markdown

Features
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Plain Markdown Read your .md files in place. Pick a folder on your iPhone or in iCloud Drive. The app lists every .md file inside — nothing more, nothing less. Tap a file to read it; the markdown is rendered with quiet, weight-driven typography that gets out of the way. The app uses Apple's standard folder picker, so it works with iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, and any third-party Files app provider (Dropbox, Google Drive, Working Copy, etc.). Pick once, and the app remembers — drill into subfolders, come back, switch folders. No accounts. No sync engine. No editor. Just a reader. Ā· Folder picker with iCloud Drive and Files-app provider support Ā· Drill into subfolders — back-button navigation Ā· Inline images (jpg, png, gif, webp, svg, heic, heif, bmp, avif) Ā· GitHub-flavored markdown: tables, blockquotes, code blocks, task lists, strikethrough Ā· Adjustable text size (5 steps) Ā· Light & dark mode Ā· Mono body font option for code-style reading Ā· Local only — your files never leave your device Privacy This app does not collect data, display ads, or communicate with any server. The folder picker is Apple's. Files are read on-device only. There are no analytics, no third-party SDKs, no telemetry. Less, but better.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WhatsDiaries at Free against Plain Markdown's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

WhatsDiaries is free to download; Plain Markdown costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
WhatsDiaries versus Plain Markdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatsDiariesPlain Markdown
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCagdas KahramanYongmin Ji

In-app purchases

None

WhatsDiaries

No in-app purchases

None

Plain Markdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WhatsDiaries free?
WhatsDiaries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plain Markdown free?
Plain Markdown costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do WhatsDiaries or Plain Markdown have ads?
Neither WhatsDiaries nor Plain Markdown shows ads.

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