# Notes for iPhone vs My Diary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Diary at 86% against Notes for iPhone's 34%. My Diary also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Notes for iPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and My Diary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 86% of My Diary's.

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, My Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [Jay Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820580603) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667)

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch management, Voice dictation for notes, Widget for quick access, iCloud backup and sync, Customizable themes, To-do list functionality, Color markers for notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YepNotes Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YepNoteS Pro Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| YepNoteS Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654)

Capture thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a private and creative journaling app. Organize ideas, track moods, and enrich entries with rich text, images, and voice notes. Upgrade for unlimited features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Add images and voice notes, Mood tracking, Note organization by category, Password/biometric lock, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or My Diary?

My Diary is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while My Diary averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or My Diary have ads?

My Diary shows ads; Notes for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or My Diary?

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and My Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and My Diary on October 12, 2026.

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