Comparison

Shared Diary vs Your Time

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

Your Time

This app helps you visualize your remaining lifespan and encourages intentional living. It provides tools to set goals, track focus, and receive daily reminders to make each day meaningful. Features include real-time countdowns, inspirational quotes, and customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time life countdown
  • Inspirational quotes
  • Dream & goal management
  • Daily Highlight feature
  • Focus & energy tracking
  • Customizable themes
  • Home & Lock Screen widgets
  • Smart notifications
Features
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"Another day gone, just scrolling on your phone…" Sound familiar? Your life is shorter than you think. Your Time visualizes your remaining lifespan using progress bars and percentages—helping you truly grasp the finite nature of your time. It might be a wake-up call. But if you're serious about taking control of your life, this app is for you. By staying conscious of your limited time, you can shift your focus from what you "should do" to what you truly want to do. "When I was young, time seemed infinite, stretching endlessly into the future. Now I calculate backwards from the end. Suddenly, everything—people, scenery—looks completely different." — Yukio Ninagawa Make each day intentional and meaningful. Your Time is a simple yet powerful tool to help you realign your life. ◆ Features ■ Real-Time Life Countdown Based on life expectancy statistics, Your Time shows how much time you likely have left—in days, weeks, or years. A progress bar lets you see your life's progress at a glance. ■ Inspirational Quotes Over 100 timeless quotes about time from great thinkers (270 with Premium). Daily words of wisdom to keep you grounded and moving forward. With Premium, filter quotes by category, author, or favorites. Set a quote as your Lock Screen widget—a reminder of what truly matters every time you pick up your phone. ■ Dream & Goal Management Want to launch an app, run a marathon, or publish a book? Set deadlines for your goals and see the countdown at a glance. Free plan: Up to 3 goals Premium plan: Unlimited ■ Daily Highlight — Focus on What Matters Most Instead of drowning in an endless to-do list, set just one intentional action each day—your Highlight. Whether it's starting a new habit, updating your portfolio, or thanking someone you care about—by choosing one thing that truly matters each morning, you improve the quality of your day. ■ Track Your Focus & Energy Log your daily focus and energy levels to see how you're really spending your time. Reflect on each day and build better tomorrows. With Premium, review up to 12 weeks of history (free plan: current week only). ■ Customizable Color Themes Make time management feel personal and inspiring. Choose from 22 themes—solid colors and gradients—with Premium. ■ Widgets for Every Screen Stay informed without opening the app. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets include: Life Remaining, Quotes, Year Progress, and Month Progress. Customize theme colors and toggle progress bar display. ■ Smart Notifications - **Morning Reminder** — A daily nudge to set your Highlight for the day - **Evening Reflection** — A prompt to review how your day went - **Mortality Awareness** — Random reminders throughout the day that life is finite Customize notification timing and frequency to suit your routine. ■ Share Your Perspective Capture your remaining-time screen or a favorite quote as an image, and share it via social media or messaging apps. ◆ Who It's For: • People who feel overwhelmed and short on time • Anyone struggling to focus on what they truly want • Those looking to reassess their life priorities • Fans of mindfulness, self-awareness, or intentional living ◆ Premium Plan: • Unlimited goal entries • All 22 color themes (solid & gradient) • Appearance mode selection (System / Light / Dark) • Up to 12 weeks of stats history (free: current week only) • 270 quotes (free: 106) • Quote filtering by category, author, or favorites • Custom life expectancy setting ◆ From the Developer Time is your most valuable asset. Your Time is designed to help you turn your remaining time into intentional time. Don't just exist—live life on your own terms. Let today be your first step.

Screenshots

Shared Diary4 screens
Your Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Your Time at none against Shared Diary's shown. Shared Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Shared Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Your Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, Your Time every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Shared Diary versus Your Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared DiaryYour Time
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOriginate Aster, Inc.Kenta Tanaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shared Diary

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

Your Time

Subscriptions1
  • Welcome Offer1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Shared Diary free?
Shared Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Your Time free?
Your Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shared Diary or Your Time have ads?
Shared Diary shows ads; Your Time does not.
Which is updated more often, Shared Diary or Your Time?
Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, and Your Time every 11 days. Most recently, Shared Diary was updated on September 24, 2026 and Your Time on September 23, 2026.

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