Comparison

I Counted vs Diary

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

Head to head
About

I Counted

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Event Counter — a simple way to track what matters! Create personal counters for any events and easily record their occurrences. This app is perfect for anyone who wants to keep track of their habits, achievements, or daily routines. Key features: Create unlimited counters. For example, "Cups of coffee drank," "Steps taken," "Books read," or "Workouts completed." Set goals and track progress. For example, "Morning runs: 100 times this year" — and watch yourself get closer to your goal. Statistics and history. Monitor your progress and analyze your results. Customizable widgets. Add counters to your home screen and log events with just one tap. Sync across devices. Save your data in the cloud and access it from any device. Examples of use: "Walked the dog" — keep track of how often you go for walks. "Rode the subway" — count your trips and plan your budget. "Used a filler word" — improve your speech. "Met a new person" — expand your social circle. Who is this app for? Anyone who wants to track their habits. Stats lovers and self-improvement enthusiasts. People who set goals and want to see their progress. Download Event Counter now and start tracking what matters to you!

About

Diary

Capture your thoughts, feelings, and daily moments in a private, distraction-free space. This app offers a clean interface to write, organize, and reflect on your entries. Build a journaling habit with simple emotion tracking and secure access.

Highlights
  • Create quick journal entries
  • Add titles, moods, and notes
  • Track emotions with tags
  • Review past entries
  • Edit or delete entries
  • Secure with Face ID/Touch ID/passcode
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Journal is a simple and private diary app designed to help you capture thoughts, feelings, and everyday moments in a calm, distraction-free space. Write down what is on your mind, save meaningful moments, and keep your entries organized in a clean and minimal interface. Whether you want to reflect on your day, clear your thoughts, or build a journaling habit, Journal makes it easy to keep writing. Features Create quick and beautiful journal entries Add a title, mood, and full note for each entry Track how you feel with simple emotion tags Review past entries in a clean, easy-to-browse layout Edit or delete entries anytime Protect your journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode Enjoy a minimal design focused on writing, not clutter Premium features may include Unlimited entries App lock for extra privacy Gentle emotion-based prompts A more flexible journaling experience without limits Journal is made for people who want a private place for thoughts, emotions, and daily reflections — without complicated tools or noisy interfaces. Some features may require a subscription. Pricing and subscription terms are shown in the app before purchase. https://alexgrigorievdev.github.io/diary/Privacy https://alexgrigorievdev.github.io/diary/TermsofUse

Screenshots

I Counted4 screens
Diary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I Counted at none against Diary's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. I Counted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I Counted ships an update every 5 weeks, Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
I Counted versus Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI CountedDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton PakhomovAlexander Grigoriev

In-app purchases

None

I Counted

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is I Counted free?
I Counted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I Counted or Diary have ads?
Neither I Counted nor Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I Counted or Diary?
I Counted ships an update every 5 weeks, and Diary every 3 weeks. Most recently, I Counted was updated on October 7, 2026 and Diary on October 17, 2026.

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