Comparison

Dear Diary AI vs Ullam

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

Head to head
About

Dear Diary AI

Features
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DearDiary AI transforms journaling through the power of conversation. Unlike traditional diary apps that require you to stare at a blank page, DearDiary creates a natural, flowing dialogue that makes expressing your thoughts effortless. Simply chat with your AI companion as you would with a trusted friend, and watch as your conversations transform into beautifully organized journal entries complete with emotional insights, recurring themes, and personalized analytics. Whether you're new to journaling or a seasoned diary keeper, DearDiary AI offers a fresh, engaging approach to self-reflection that fits naturally into your daily routine. No more writer's block – just open the app and start chatting about your day, your feelings, or whatever's on your mind. Key Features Natural Conversation Interface Forget the intimidation of blank pages. DearDiary uses advanced AI to create a natural chat experience that feels like talking with a thoughtful friend. Our AI companion asks just the right questions to help you explore your thoughts more deeply, making journaling feel effortless and even enjoyable. Intelligent Entry Analysis After each conversation, DearDiary AI analyzes your chat to automatically generate: A personalized title that captures the essence of your entry Concise summaries for quick reference Emotional insights that identify your primary and secondary feelings Key themes and topics discussed Action items and future plans mentioned People and places referenced Gratitude points expressed Concerns or worries shared Visual Emotion Tracking Watch your emotional journey unfold through beautiful, intuitive charts and visualizations. Track emotional patterns over time, identify recurring themes, and gain insight into your personal growth. DearDiary AI makes it easy to spot trends in your mood and mindset that might otherwise go unnoticed. Searchable Memory Every conversation is stored and indexed for easy retrieval. Search by emotion, date, person, place, or keyword to instantly find relevant entries. DearDiary AI remembers the details, even when you don't. Complete Privacy Your personal thoughts are just that – personal. DearDiary AI processes all information locally on your device whenever possible, ensuring your intimate reflections remain private. Your digital diary is protected and for your eyes only. Beautiful Design With a clean, minimalist interface and thoughtfully designed dark and light modes, DearDiary AI provides a calming, distraction-free environment for your reflections. The elegant typography and soothing color palette create the perfect space for introspection. Why Journal with DearDiary AI? Self-Discovery Made Simple Journaling is one of the most recommended practices for mental wellbeing, but traditional journaling can be challenging to maintain. DearDiary AI removes the barriers by turning self-reflection into a natural conversation. Our users report that chatting with DearDiary feels more intuitive and less like a chore compared to traditional diary apps. Patterns Become Visible When life gets busy, it's easy to miss important patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. DearDiary AI's intelligent analysis highlights recurring themes and emotional trends that might otherwise go unnoticed. These insights can lead to meaningful personal growth and self-awareness. Consistency Through Convenience Terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Ullam

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Ullam is a calm, private diary for your daily thoughts. No account, no tracking, no servers reading your life — your journal is stored on your iPhone and synced only through your own iCloud. WRITE WITHOUT WORRY • Beautiful, distraction-free editor with rich text, photos and your own emojis • A warm day/night theme that follows the time of day • Color-code each entry by mood, and tag it with a category PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Lock any diary with its own PIN — locked diaries are encrypted with AES-256, using a key derived from your PIN • Face ID / Touch ID unlocks the app; every hidden diary always asks for its PIN • Hidden diaries stay out of your main list and never open without their own PIN • Everything else is protected by your iPhone's built-in data protection and stays on your device or in your personal iCloud. We never see it. FIND ANY MEMORY • Calendar view of your month, with mood at a glance • Filter the calendar by category to instantly find what you wrote • Track your writing streak and daily word goal • Home & Lock Screen widgets: streak, mood, daily goal and a fresh writing prompt OWN YOUR DATA • Start faster with templates: Gratitude, Daily Review, Travel Log, Dream and Goals • Export an encrypted backup protected by a password only you know, and restore it on this or a new device • Share any single entry as Markdown • Moving from Day One? Import your JSON export, photos and tags included — or a folder of Markdown or text notes BRING YOUR DAY IN • Journaling Suggestions on iPhone: pick a moment from your day — photos, places, music, workouts — and Ullam adds it to your entry. Only what you choose is shared with Ullam. • Optionally save each day's mood to Apple Health as State of Mind. Ullam never reads your Health data, and moods in PIN-locked diaries stay in Ullam. ON-DEVICE AI (PREMIUM) • A writing assistant that helps you continue, rephrase or reflect, plus tag suggestions — running entirely on your device • Requires an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence, on iOS 26 or later FREE & PREMIUM Ullam is free for up to 10 notes, with multiple and hidden diaries, iCloud sync, widgets and mood insights included. Ullam Premium unlocks unlimited notes, the on-device AI writing assistant, your own templates and PDF export. Choose yearly ($14.99/year) or monthly ($1.99/month), each with a 7-day free trial, or buy Lifetime once for $29.99 — no subscription. Start writing today. Your story is worth keeping — privately. Privacy Policy: https://kaspar.works/ullam/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dear Diary AI4 screens
Ullam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dear Diary AI at 15.6 against Ullam's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dear Diary AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ullam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Dear Diary AI versus Ullam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDear Diary AIUllam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJoe JeyaseelanKaspar Works, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dear Diary AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
3 purchases

Ullam

Subscriptions2
  • Ullam Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Ullam Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ullam Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Dear Diary AI free?
Dear Diary AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ullam free?
Ullam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dear Diary AI or Ullam have ads?
Neither Dear Diary AI nor Ullam shows ads.

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