Comparison

Shared Diary vs Mimori

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

Head to head
About

Shared Diary

Features
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[Overview] This is a diary app that lets you share your days with people you care about. Here are some ways you can use it: * Jot down your thoughts and feelings as a personal diary * Share your daily life with close friends or your partner * Talk about your day with your child * Use it with your spouse to share little things—like gratitude, happy moments, or updates about the kids * Use it in a small team to keep track of daily work or share reports Once you get into the habit of writing a diary, you start noticing more things around you. It helps you become more aware of the little joys in everyday life, and it also strengthens your ability to express your thoughts in words. Being able to put your feelings and ideas into words boosts your communication skills, which can really help in your relationships—at school, work, or at home. If reading this made you think, "Maybe I’ll give diary writing a try," we’re happy to hear it. Even writing just 20 or 30 characters a day is totally fine. And honestly, you don’t even need to use this app—we just hope it encourages you to start. [Recommended for people who] * Want a simple, easy-to-use diary app * Want to build a daily writing habit * Feel shy about expressing feelings out loud * Want to do a shared/partner diary * Don’t want to exchange LINE but still want a casual way to communicate in text Term of service(EULA): https://originate-aster.co.jp/shared-diary/terms privacy policy: https://originate-aster.co.jp/privacy-policy/

About

Mimori

This app allows users to create a private journal or share daily moments with loved ones. It functions like a shared photo album, helping to capture and preserve everyday memories with a partner, family, or close friends.

Highlights
  • Private journaling
  • Shared entries with loved ones
  • Capture daily moments
  • Build a shared photo album
  • Create lasting memories
Features
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Mimori is a journal app that lets you share your daily moments with your partner, family, or close friends. You can use it as a private journal just for yourself, or share your entries with someone special. Like building a shared photo album, Mimori helps you capture little moments each day and turn them into lasting memories. - Terms of Use https://moberly.co.jp/mimori/terms-en - Privacy Policy https://moberly.co.jp/mimori/privacy-policy-en

Screenshots

Shared Diary4 screens
Mimori4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mimori at none against Shared Diary's shown. Mimori also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Shared Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Mimori sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, Mimori every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Shared Diary versus Mimori: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared DiaryMimori
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOriginate Aster, Inc.Moberly, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shared Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Proプラン(1か月間)$2.991 Month
1 purchases

Mimori

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Shared Diary free?
Shared Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mimori free?
Mimori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shared Diary or Mimori have ads?
Shared Diary shows ads; Mimori does not.
Which is updated more often, Shared Diary or Mimori?
Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, and Mimori every 3 days. Most recently, Shared Diary was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mimori on September 23, 2026.

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