# 随记 vs Lightmark

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightmark at 100% against 随记's 65%. 随记's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 随记 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lightmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 随记 | Lightmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊锋 仝](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209824000) | [璐 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526979591) |

## What reviewers say

### 随记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6737471014)

Record your life with a social media feel, but privately. Add photos, videos, location, and weather to make entries vivid. Securely syncs data across devices with iCloud encryption.

**Highlights:** Social media-style recording, Rich media support (photos, videos), Location and weather tagging, iCloud encryption and sync, Customizable tags for organization, Data statistics and insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级版(一个月) | $0.99 | per month |
| 高级版(一年) | $3.99 | per year |
| 高级版(永久-首发特惠) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 高级版(永久) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Lightmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794)

This app encourages honest self-reflection by allowing users to record thoughts, emotions, and memories without the ability to edit entries after submission. It supports text, voice, photos, and videos, offering a multi-sensory journaling experience. A unique visual timeline helps users see their journey over time.

**Highlights:** Uneditable entries, Text, voice, photo, and video recording, Tag system for organization, Annual 'Lightmap' visualization, Daily timeline archive, Minimalist interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 随记 free?

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

### Is Lightmark free?

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

### Do 随记 or Lightmark have ads?

Neither 随记 nor Lightmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 随记 or Lightmark?

随记 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightmark every 3 weeks. Most recently, 随记 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lightmark on November 4, 2026.

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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.*